Bond ETFs Outshine Equities In Weekly Flows As Rate Cut Bets Build
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 12 2025
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Source: Benzinga
Investor Trends in ETFs: U.S.-listed ETFs saw nearly $19 billion in inflows during the week ending August 8, primarily driven by fixed income investments, particularly bond ETFs which attracted $15.3 billion, reflecting a defensive market sentiment amid expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts.
Market Outlook and Preferences: While bonds dominated the inflows, some equity ETFs like the Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund and Vanguard S&P 500 ETF also received significant attention, indicating selective buying as investors navigate geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties.
Analyst Views on XLC
Wall Street analysts forecast XLC stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for XLC is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
