NYSEARCA:XLI
Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLI)
Financials 
Technical Analysis 
Jul 6, 2026, 12:00 amThis summary was created by AI, based on 3 opinions in the last 12 months.
Experts express a positive outlook on the Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLI) due to the ongoing cyclical economic rebound, highlighting opportunities in emerging markets and in geopolitical regions such as Europe and Japan. The fund is recognized as a cost-effective entry point into the industrial sector, particularly appealing due to its low expense ratio of 8 basis points. The recent geopolitical events, such as those occurring in Venezuela, indicate a longer-term push towards infrastructure development, which could benefit both multinational and U.S.-based companies within this sector. Additionally, industry veterans see major corporations like Honeywell (HON), General Electric (GE), and Boeing (BA) as key beneficiaries, especially with solid economic performance in the U.S. and a lack of recessionary pressures. As a positive note, the fund has entered a historically strong seasonal period, which generally lasts from late October to early May, further enhancing its appeal.
(A Top Pick Nov 18/13. Up 3.69%.) Period of seasonal strength for industrials runs from October 28 to May 5. With materials, there can be a bit of volatility so he has stepped out of this right now. Looking to get back in more towards February. February to May would be the next seasonal run.
The strongest sector in the US for the month of December is the industrial sector. Seasonality is from October 28 to the end of December, takes a bit of a break in January and then takes off again from February to May. Technically, the chart shows that it is currently outperforming the market, trending higher and above its 20 day moving average.
Don VialouxHis Top Picks are not “Buy & Holds”. They are Seasonal Picks so there is an exit strategy. Industrials tend to gain between October 28 and May 5th generally. There is a weak period in January. This has had an average gain of 13% over the past 20 years. Technicals are positive with higher highs and higher lows and above major moving averages.
Jon VialouxIndustrial seasonals basically are very similar to the S&P 500. Has the same seasonal starts, runs into the end of the year and then has another seasonal from January into April. Basically for the next 5 months, it tends to outperform.
Brooke Thackray
Sweet spot started a week ago – beginning of March until May, average gain is about 6%. Holding above major moving averages. The numbers have backed the trend recently.
Jon VialouxIndustrial sector tends to do well, basically up until the end of the year, takes a little bit of a pause and then tends to do well until May. On average it is about 6.4% until the end of the year 82% of the time.
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(Top Pick Oct 25/13, Up 5.80%) Does well from Oct until end of December and then end of Jan until May. He exited at end of December. Back in Now.