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This sector ETF briefly beat Big Tech and is up 32% this year. Is it still a buy? - MarketWatch

Dec 12, 2024, 6:01 PM EST1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Potential deregulation and positive market sentiment may elevate XLF prices, akin to past market rallies following pro-growth policies.

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XLF up nearly 32% in 2024, outperforming S&P 500's 27.2%. Trump's potential second term may boost financial stocks through deregulation. Earnings growth for financial stocks projected at 8.4%, below S&P 500 average. Other ETFs like IAI and KRE outperform XLF in recent months. Volatile policy discussions could impact financial sector negatively.

XLF up nearly 32% in 2024, outperforming S&P 500's 27.2%.
Trump's potential second term may boost financial stocks through deregulation.
Earnings growth for financial stocks projected at 8.4%, below S&P 500 average.
Other ETFs like IAI and KRE outperform XLF in recent months.
Volatile policy discussions could impact financial sector negatively.

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