SPDR S&P Capital Markets ETF Price & Performance (KCE)

U.S. stock markets wrapped up a turbulent week with all major indexes in the red, driven by persistent concerns over trade tariffs and mixed economic data. The S&P 500 edged up 0.1% Thursday, but the Dow and Nasdaq posted losses. Consumer staples outperformed, while technology stocks lagged behind.12

The largest U.S. ETF, SPDR S&P 500 Trust, experienced a $4.81 billion outflow last week as the index fell 2.36%. This trend underscores heightened investor caution, with only three of eleven sectors seeing net outflows, led by financials. Volatility and uncertainty over tariffs continue to weigh on sentiment.34

Several quality-focused ETFs have outpaced the S&P 500 over the past month despite overall market weakness. While the SPDR S&P 500 ETF lost over 7%, funds like the VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF and SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF posted smaller declines, highlighting investor preference for stability.45