XLF
Financial Select Sector SPDR FundABOUT XLF
XLF tracks the financial sector of the S&P 500, including major banks (JPMorgan, Bank of America, Wells Fargo), insurance companies (Berkshire Hathaway), asset managers, and capital markets firms. It is the primary vehicle for expressing directional views on the U.S. financial sector.
WHY TRACK XLF ON SQUAWKFLOW
XLF options flow is the primary financial sector directional signal. Put/call ratios shift heavily around Fed rate decisions, bank earnings season, and credit stress events, making it essential for monitoring systemic risk sentiment.
XLF DATA ON SQUAWKFLOW
Options Flow
Real-time XLF sweeps, blocks, and unusual options activity
Dark Pool Prints
Institutional XLF dark pool trades with size and sentiment
GEX Dashboard
XLF gamma exposure levels, call/put walls, and GEX flip
AI Narration
AI-powered analysis of XLF market microstructure in real time
News Sentiment
XLF news with AI sentiment scoring and impact analysis
Sector Context
ETFs/Indices sector rotation and relative strength vs peers
Track XLF Live
Real-time options flow, GEX dashboard, dark pool alerts, and AI narration — free.
Open Terminal →LEARN MORE
Understanding gamma exposure and how dealer hedging creates support and resistance levels in the market.
Dark Pool Trading Explained: What Are Dark Pools and Why Do They Matter?Understanding dark pools, how they work, why institutions use them, and what dark pool prints tell retail traders.