The S&P 500 on Friday recorded its fourth straight weekly gain, after ending 3.26% higher for the week. It recorded losses in four of the five sessions. The SPDR S&P 500 Trust ETF ( NYSEARCA: SPY ) firmed 3.30% for the week alongside the benchmark index. The ETF is -10.08% YTD.
All 11 sectors in the S&P 500 closed in the green for the week, with Energy the top gainer and Consumer Staples the top loser. See below a breakdown of their weekly performance as well as the performance of their accompanying SPDR Select Sector ETFs from Aug. 5 close to Aug. 12 close:
#1: Energy +9.32% , and the Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF ( XLE ) +7.38% .
#2: Materials +6.42% , and the Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF ( XLB ) +5.20% .
#3: Financials +6.28% , and the Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF ( XLF ) +5.55% .
#4: Real Estate +5.27% , and the Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF ( XLRE ) +4.16% .
#5: Industrials +4.69% , and the Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF ( XLI ) +3.87% .
#6: Communication Services +3.57% , and the Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund ( XLC ) +4.33% .
#7: Consumer Discretionary +2.91% , and the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF ( XLY ) +3.41% .
#8: Utilities +2.84% , and the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF ( XLU ) +3.35% .
#9: Information Technology +2.20% , and the Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF ( XLK ) +2.44% .
#10: Health Care +1.61% , and the Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF ( XLV ) +1.65% .
#11: Consumer Staples +1.56% , and the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF ( XLP ) +1.17% .
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 surges more than 3% for the week, helped by energy and materials