Raymond James Financial, Inc. vs State Street PDR S&P Retail ETF — how do they compare? Raymond James Financial, Inc. trades at $167 (market cap $32.73B), while State Street PDR S&P Retail ETF trades at $88.74. The key difference: Raymond James Financial, Inc. pays a 1.29% dividend while State Street PDR S&P Retail ETF pays none, and State Street PDR S&P Retail ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Raymond James Financial, Inc. nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| RJF | XRT | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $32.73B | — |
Sector | Financials | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $176.43 | $90.88 |
52-Week Low | $140.89 | $77.28 |
Dividend Yield | 1.29% | — |
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XRT trades at $88.94, down 0.54% today, with a bullish technical signal from moving averages and neutral oscillators. Support levels are at $87-$88, resistance at $90-$91. The ETF tracks the retail sector, which shows mixed consumer sentiment amid rising energy costs and slowing inflation. Recent retail sales growth has been positive but decelerating, with June up 0.2% after May's 1.0% gain (Census Bureau, June 2026).
Outlook is cautious due to macroeconomic pressures on consumer spending, though the ETF's diversification offers stability. Risks include inflation volatility and weak consumer confidence. Analyst sentiment is mixed, with some downgrades citing headwinds. The technical setup suggests near-term consolidation between support and resistance levels.
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Raymond James Financial is a financial holding company whose major operations include wealth management, investment banking, asset management, and commercial banking. The company has more than 14,000 employees and supports more than 5,000 independent contractor financial advisors across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Approximately 90% of the company's revenue is from the U.S. and 70% is from the company's wealth-management segment.
Read more on RJF →XRT is an equal-weighted ETF that tracks the U.S. retail sector. It provides diversified exposure to apparel, automotive, and online retailers, including well-known names like Amazon, Target, and Costco.
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