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Notable ETF Outflow Detected - XLP, CL, MO, MDLZ

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The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) experienced a $241.4 million outflow last week, a 1.4% decrease in shares outstanding from 199.3 million to 196.5 million units. Key holdings Colgate-Palmolive (CL), Altria Group (MO), and Mondelez (MDLZ) declined 2%, 1.4%, and 1%, respectively, amid the ETF’s selloff on March 18, 2026. XLP traded at $83.50, below its 52-week high of $90.14 but above its low of $75.16, reflecting weakened investor confidence in consumer staples. The outflow suggests destruction of ETF units, requiring underlying asset sales that may further pressure component stocks like CL, MO, and MDLZ. Technical analysis shows XLP trading near its 200-day moving average, a critical indicator for assessing momentum and potential trend reversals.
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AAPL TSLA AMZN META AMD NVDA PEP COST ADBE GOOG AMGN HON INTC INTU NFLX ADP SBUX MRNA AAPL TSLA AMZN META AMD NVDA PEP COST ADBE GOOG AMGN HON INTC INTU NFLX ADP SBUX MRNA AAPL TSLA AMZN META AMD NVDA PEP COST ADBE GOOG AMGN HON INTC INTU NFLX ADP SBUX MRNA Markets XLP Notable ETF Outflow Detected - XLP, CL, MO, MDLZ March 18, 2026 — 11:00 am EDT Written by BNK Invest for BNK Invest-> Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (Symbol: XLP) where we have detected an approximate $241.4 million dollar outflow -- that's a 1.4% decrease week over week (from 199,321,809 to 196,471,809). Among the largest underlying components of XLP, in trading today Colgate-Palmolive Co. (Symbol: CL) is off about 2%, Altria Group Inc (Symbol: MO) is off about 1.4%, and Mondelez International Inc (Symbol: MDLZ) is lower by about 1%. For a complete list of holdings, visit the XLP Holdings page » The chart below shows the one year price performance of XLP, versus its 200 day moving average: Looking at the chart above, XLP's low point in its 52 week range is $75.16 per share, with $90.14 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $83.50. Comparing the most recent share price to the 200 day moving average can also be a useful technical analysis technique -- learn more about the 200 day moving average ». Never miss the next high-yield opportunity: Preferred Stock Alerts sends timely, actionable picks on income-producing preferred stocks and baby bonds, straight to your inbox. Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''. These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand. Each week we monitor the week-over-week change in shares outstanding data, to keep a lookout for those ETFs experiencing notable inflows (many new units created) or outflows (many old units destroyed). Creation of new units will mean the underlying holdings of the ETF need to be purchased, while destruction of units involves selling underlying holdings, so large flows can also impact the individual components held within ETFs. Click here to find out which 9 other ETFs experienced notable outflows » Also see: • Top Stocks Held By Leon Cooperman • CHIU shares outstanding history • Materials Dividend Stock List The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. Tags MarketsStocksETFs BNK Invest BNK Invest Inc. provides investment services and information. BNK Invest owns and operates a market news family of websites including DividendChannel, ETFChannel, StockOptionsChannel, and others, which make up an investor community featuring stock message boards, ratings, research, and strategies. BNK Invest caters to investing firms and individual investors internationally.

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