The S&P 500 on Friday ended the week 1.94% higher , with the index posting gains in 3 of the 4 sessions in the holiday-truncated week. Along with the benchmark index, the SPDR S&P 500 Trust ETF ( NYSEARCA: SPY ) closed the week +1.95% . The ETF is -18.6% YTD.
See below a breakdown of the 11 sectors in the S&P 500 and their weekly performance. Additionally, see how the accompanying SPDR Select Sector ETF performed from Jul. 1 close to Jul. 8 close.
#1: Communication Services +4.91 % , and the Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund ( XLC ) +3.45% .
#2: Consumer Discretionary +4.55 % , and the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF ( XLY ) +4.54% .
#3: Information Technology +4.32% , and the Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF ( XLK ) +4.29% .
#4: Health Care +0.80% , and the Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF ( XLV ) +0.82% .
#5: Financials +0.53% , and the Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF ( XLF ) +0.63 % .
#6: Industrials -0.21% , and the Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF ( XLI ) -0.22% .
#7: Consumer Staples -0.47% , and the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF ( XLP ) -0.44% .
#8: Real Estate -0.97% , and the Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF ( XLRE ) -0.87% .
#9: Materials -1.48 , and the Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF ( XLB ) -1.48% .
#10: Energy -2.39% , and the Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF ( XLE ) -2.25% .
#11: Utilities -2.87% , and the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF ( XLU ) -2.83% .
Below is a chart of the 11 sectors' YTD performance and how they fared against the S&P 500. For investors looking into the future of what's happening, take a look at the Seeking Alpha Catalyst Watch to see next week's breakdown of actionable events that stand out .
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S&P 500's weekly market breakdown, sector performance