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If you\u2019re wondering how to invest in the financial sector, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be a simple way to get started. ETFs that focus on the financial sector invest in companies that are involved in different areas of finance such as banking, insurance, real estate and investment management. You can choose a broad financial ETF that invests in all these areas, or you can choose to invest more narrowly in one of the sub-sectors. By using an ETF, you can invest in a basket of companies without having too much exposure to one individual stock.<\/p>\n

Here are some of the best financial ETFs investors should consider. All data is as of Sept. 29, 2025.<\/p>\n

What are the main types of financial ETFs?<\/h2>\n

Though the financial sector may seem homogenous, several different businesses fall within the financial label. You can invest in a broad financial ETF or choose to focus on one of its sub-sectors.<\/p>\n

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Broad financial ETF<\/dt>\n
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This type of fund will hold companies in all areas of the financial sector and will typically be the most diversified option.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n

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Bank ETF<\/dt>\n
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This type of fund will hold a number of different banks, with major banks such as J.P. Morgan Chase and Bank of America typically making up significant percentages of the fund\u2019s portfolio.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n

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Insurance ETF<\/dt>\n
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This type of fund will hold companies that provide different types of insurance such as auto, life and property and casualty.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n

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Capital markets ETF<\/dt>\n
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This type of fund invests in companies involved in capital market activities such as asset management, brokers and exchanges.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n

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Real estate ETF<\/dt>\n
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This type of fund may hold real estate investment trusts (REITs) or other companies involved in the purchase or development of real property such as hotels or office buildings.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n

Best financial ETFs<\/h2>\n

1. Best broad financial ETF<\/h3>\n

Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF)<\/h4>\n

This fund seeks to achieve investment performance that tracks the Financial Select Sector Index, which aims to provide an effective representation of the financial sector of the S&P 500. The ETF holds companies involved in a variety of financial activities including banking, insurance, REITs and capital markets.<\/p>\n