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Erie Indemnity Co mainly performs services on behalf of the Erie Insurance Exchange relating to sales, underwriting, and issuance of policies. Erie Indemnity's results are tied to the performance of the Insurance Exchange, which principally provides automobile and homeowners insurance for individuals, along with multiperil, workers' compensation, and commercial automobile insurance for its commercial clients. Erie Indemnity's management fee is typically 25% of the Exchange's premiums, and this accounts for all of Erie Indemnity's revenue. The company operates exclusively in the United States.

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Erie Indemnity shares are trading higher after the company announced it increased its quarterly cash dividend from $1.275 to $1.365.

At its regular meeting held&nbsp;Dec. 10, 2024, the Board of Directors of Erie Indemnity Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ERIE#NASDAQ">ERIE</a>) set the management fee rate charged to Erie Insurance Exchange, approved an increase in shareholder dividends and declared the regular quarterly dividend. Erie Indemnity Company has paid regular shareholder dividends since 1933.
The Board agreed to maintain the current management fee rate paid to Erie Indemnity Company by Erie Insurance Exchange at 25 percent, effective Jan. 1, 2025. The management fee rate was 25 percent for the period Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2024. The Board has the authority under the agreement with the subscribers (policyholders) at Erie Insurance Exchange to set the management fee rate at its discretion; however, the maximum fee rate permissible by the agreement is 25 percent. This action was taken based on various factors including consideration and review of the relative financial positions of Erie Insurance Exchange and Erie Indemnity Company.
The Board also agreed to increase the regular quarterly cash dividend from $1.275 to $1.365 on each Class A share and from $191.25 to $204.75 on each Class B share. This represents a 7.1 percent increase in the payout per share over the current dividend rate. The next quarterly dividend is payable Jan. 22, 2025, to shareholders of record as of Jan. 7, 2025, with a dividend ex-date of Jan. 7, 2025.

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Erie Indemnity Increases The Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend From $1.275 To $1.365 On Each Class A Share

The stock market indexes have enjoyed record highs in recent years with the S&amp;P 500 outperforming other years with President&nbsp;Joe Biden&nbsp;leading the country for the last&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/24/02/37275812/if-you-invested-in-the-s-p-500-when-joe-biden-became-president-heres-how-much-youd-have-today" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">nearly four years.</a>
Not all stocks went up with Biden in office and investors may want to take a look back at the worst performing stocks of 2021 to prepare themselves for what could be ahead with the 2024 election nearing.
What Happened:&nbsp;Biden stepped down from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/2024-election" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the 2024 presidential election&nbsp;</a>earlier this year. While the current president won&#8217;t be re-elected to the White House, past performance with a Democrat as president could highlight which stocks and sectors could be winners if&nbsp;Kamala Harris&nbsp;is victorious in Tuesday&#8217;s election.
The S&amp;P 500, which is tracked by the&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>),&nbsp;was up 26.9% in 2021. This marked the best yearly performance since 2018 and the second-best performance for the key stock market index in the last 11 years.
The 12 months following Election Day 2020, which was won by Biden,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/01/25137004/biden-vs-trump-how-did-stock-market-returns-compare-after-their-first-year-as-president" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">saw the S&amp;P 500 gain 37.4%.</a>&nbsp;This was the best one-year market return under a president in many years.
While many stocks were up in 2021, not all of the publicly traded companies had positive returns on the year.
Here were the 10 best-performing S&amp;P 500 stocks in 2021, according to a <a href="https://www.statmuse.com/money/ask/worst-performing-stocks-in-2021-in-the-s-and-p-500" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">report </a>from StatMuse, and their sectors.
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<li>Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVS#NYSE">LVS</a>): -37.1%, consumer discretionary/casinos</li>
<li>Global Payments (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPN#NYSE">GPN</a>): -36.8%, financials</li>
<li>Market Axess (NASDAQ::MKTX): -28.1%, financials</li>
<li>Viatris (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VTRS#NASDAQ">VTRS</a>): -25.8%, health care</li>
<li>Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WYNN#NASDAQ">WYNN</a>): -24.8%, consumer discretionary/casinos</li>
<li>Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NASDAQ">WBD</a>): -24.4%, media/entertainment</li>
<li>Palantir Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>): -23.8%, technology</li>
<li>Fidelity National Information Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIS#NYSE">FIS</a>): financials</li>
<li>PayPal (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>): -20.7%, financials</li>
<li>Erie Indemnity (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ERIE#NASDAQ">ERIE</a>): -20.3%, insurance</li>
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The results above show that financials was an underperforming sector in 2021 and also includes several casino stocks on the list. Peak at the top<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/21/12/24848823/10-worst-performing-s-p-500-stocks-of-2021"> 10 best performing</a> S&amp;P 500 stocks here. 
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Why It&#8217;s Important: Click through&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/10/41584466/these-10-stocks-were-the-best-s-p-500-performers-in-2017-when-trump-was-president-will-history-r" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">to see the 10 best</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/10/41606114/10-s-p-500-stocks-were-worst-performers-in-first-year-of-trumps-presidency-will-they-sink-again" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">10 worst-performing</a>&nbsp;S&amp;P 500 stocks of 2017,&nbsp;Donald Trump&#8216;s first year in the White House.
What's interesting for investors could be the correlation for some stocks based on who was in the White House.
Wynn Resorts was the fourth best performing stock in the S&amp;P 500 in 2017 under Trump, but was an underperformer in 2021 under Biden. PayPal was the eighth best performing stock in the S&amp;P 500 in 2017, but was an underperformer in 2021.
The results above could show that financials and casino stocks could be underperformers if Harris wins the presidency based on the past results and Democratic Party leadership.
With less than one week until the 2024 election, investors are likely positioning their portfolio based on a Trump or&nbsp;Harris&nbsp;victory in some regards. With a close election predicted, investors may want to look to sectors that could benefit under either candidate.
Freedom Capital Markets&nbsp;Chief Global Strategist&nbsp;Jay Woods&nbsp;previously<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/sector-etfs/24/08/40515453/exclusive-trump-or-harris-12-stocks-2-etfs-could-win-no-matter-whos-president-says-market-strate" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;shared some sectors&nbsp;</a>and stocks to watch with Benzinga that could benefit regardless of whether Trump or Harris wins the 2024 election.
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Erie Indemnity shares are trading lower. The company reported Q3 financial results.

Erie Indemnity (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ERIE#NASDAQ">ERIE</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $3.06 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.99 by 2.34 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $999.886 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $985.103 million by 1.50 percent. This is a 16.41 percent increase over sales of $858.938 million the same period last year.

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Erie Indemnity Q3 2024 GAAP EPS $3.06 Beats $2.99 Estimate, Sales $999.886M Beat $985.103M Estimate

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Financials sector: 
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<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
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<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>COIN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
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<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/25/24</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$42.2K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td>6.9K</td>
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<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$490.00</td>
<td>$49.3K</td>
<td>259</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
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<td>YRD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$47.7K</td>
<td>893</td>
<td>555</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$31.0K</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>198</td>
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<td>STWD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$38.2K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>150</td>
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<td>SCHW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$26.1K</td>
<td>96</td>
<td>138</td>
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<td>JPM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$47.1K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>115</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$60.1K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>101</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ERIE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$410.00</td>
<td>$30.4K</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GPN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$41.7K</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>26</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on October 25, 2024. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $190.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.2K, with a price of $211.0 per contract. There were 3391 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6927 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 149 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 25 contract(s) at a $490.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.3K, with a price of $1975.0 per contract. There were 259 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1004 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding YRD (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YRD#NYSE">YRD</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 23 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 455 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 34 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.7K, with a price of $105.0 per contract. There were 893 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 555 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LC#NYSE">LC</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 58 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 188 contract(s) at a $12.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 23 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.0K, with a price of $165.0 per contract. There were 9 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 198 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For STWD (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STWD#NYSE">STWD</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 450 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 150 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.2K, with a price of $255.0 per contract. There were 1221 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 150 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SCHW (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 331 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 48 contract(s) at a $77.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.1K, with a price of $545.0 per contract. There were 96 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 138 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding JPM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 121 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $230.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.1K, with a price of $943.0 per contract. There were 1081 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 115 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HOOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 296 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 101 contract(s) at a $27.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $60.1K, with a price of $595.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 101 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ERIE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ERIE#NASDAQ">ERIE</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 58 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 40 contract(s) at a $410.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.4K, with a price of $760.0 per contract. There were 2 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 40 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GPN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPN#NYSE">GPN</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 331 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 25 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.7K, with a price of $1670.0 per contract. There were 11 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 26 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
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These ten large-cap stocks were the worst performers in the last week. Are they in your portfolio?
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<li>NIO Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) stock lost 16.35% last week as U.S.-listed Chinese stocks <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41385461" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">fell after China&#8217;s September exports</a> missed estimates. China stimulus uncertainty has also weighed on stocks recently.</li>
<li>KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>) stock dipped 15.58%, probably due to continued weakness following weak guidance from ASML.</li>
<li>Centene Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNC#NYSE">CNC</a>) shares were down 14.38%. The company will report <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">third-quarter results on October 25</a>.</li>
<li>Elevance Health shares dipped 14.17% after analysts cut forecasts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41405601" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">following third-quarter earnings</a>.</li>
<li>ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) shares tumbled 13.97% after the company accidentally released earnings a day ahead of schedule and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41358875" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">cut its 2025 sales forecast</a>.</li>
<li>Temu parent PDD Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>) stock fell 13.91%, as did U.S.-listed Chinese stocks <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41316058" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">after China&#8217;s September exports</a> missed estimates. China stimulus uncertainty has also weighed on stocks recently.</li>
<li>Molina Healthcare Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOH#NYSE">MOH</a>) shares were down 12.24%, probably in sympathy with Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELV#NYSE">ELV</a>), which reported third-quarter earnings miss and issued soft FY24 guidance.</li>
<li>Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>) stock dived 12.12%, probably in sympathy with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), which reported better-than-expected <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41377745" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">earnings and issued strong guidance</a>.</li>
<li>Erie Indemnity Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ERIE#NASDAQ">ERIE</a>) fell 9.92% last week after Spruce Point Management <a href="https://www.sprucepointcap.com/research/erie-indemnity-company" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">issued a short-sell report</a> on the stock. The company was under pressure due to Category 5 Hurricane Milton.</li>
<li>CVS Health Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>) stock fell 9.44% last week after the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41399396" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">cut its Q3 outlook</a>.</li>
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/01/24</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$26.9K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>5.4K</td>
</tr>
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<td>AIG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$44.7K</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
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<td>WFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/25/24</td>
<td>$64.00</td>
<td>$40.0K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>759</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$63.5K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>691</td>
</tr>
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<td>AFRM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$49.0K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>453</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$530.00</td>
<td>$37.7K</td>
<td>589</td>
<td>175</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ERIE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$520.00</td>
<td>$396.0K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>150</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$75.2K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
<td>118</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$58.0K</td>
<td>685</td>
<td>80</td>
</tr>
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<td>BLK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$950.00</td>
<td>$54.3K</td>
<td>60</td>
<td>46</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding SOFI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 14 day(s) on November 1, 2024. Parties traded 421 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.9K, with a price of $64.0 per contract. There were 2338 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5442 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AIG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIG#NYSE">AIG</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 63 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 389 contract(s) at a $85.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 40 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.7K, with a price of $115.0 per contract. There were 9 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1317 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on October 25, 2024. This event was a transfer of 400 contract(s) at a $64.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.0K, with a price of $100.0 per contract. There were 2447 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 759 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 63 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 56 contract(s) at a $280.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $63.5K, with a price of $1135.0 per contract. There were 1302 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 691 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AFRM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 154 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 86 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 32 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.0K, with a price of $570.0 per contract. There were 2717 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 453 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 28 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 25 contract(s) at a $530.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.7K, with a price of $1511.0 per contract. There were 589 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 175 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ERIE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ERIE#NASDAQ">ERIE</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 154 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 150 contract(s) at a $520.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $396.0K, with a price of $2640.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 150 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 37 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $75.2K, with a price of $2035.0 per contract. There were 3461 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 118 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 28 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 80 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $58.0K, with a price of $729.0 per contract. There were 685 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 80 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BLK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 336 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $950.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.3K, with a price of $5430.0 per contract. There were 60 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 46 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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The S&amp;P 500 is a widely recognized benchmark for the US stock market, and it has undergone reshuffling due to the quarterly rebalancing process. This shake-up, driven by shifts in company performance and market capitalization, provides a unique lens into the evolving dynamics of the business world. The inclusion of several companies reflects a changing market terrain. Conversely, the departure of others underscores the challenges and transitions faced within their respective industries.&nbsp;
<h2>A Glimpse Into the S&amp;P 500</h2>
The S&amp;P 500 index is a market capitalization-weighted index, meaning that companies with a larger market cap have a more significant influence on the index&#39;s performance. This index is a barometer of the US stock market, offering investors a diversified representation of the largest publicly traded companies. Each quarter, S&amp;P Dow Jones Indices carefully reviews and adjusts the S&amp;P 500 to reflect changes in company performance and market capitalization. The most recent rebalancing saw three companies join the index and three companies leave the index.&nbsp;
<h3>Palantir: Data Analytics Powerhouse Enters the Big League</h3>
Palantir Technologies (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/pltr#NYSE">PLTR</a>) is a leading data analytics and software company that has joined the S&amp;P 500 index, signifying its significant growth and market influence. Palantir specializes in real-time data analysis and prediction services, leveraging advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to unlock insights for diverse clients, including government agencies, financial institutions, and healthcare organizations.
Palantir&#39;s stock has experienced a remarkable 160% surge over the past 12 months and over a 100% increase year-to-date (YTD), reflecting the increasing demand for data-driven solutions. The company&#39;s expertise has attracted significant contracts, including a $480 million deal with the US Department of Defense. This commitment from the defense sector, combined with a growing commercial presence, underscores Palantir&#39;s adaptability across various industries.
Palantir&#39;s inclusion in the S&amp;P 500 is a significant milestone leading to increased investor awareness, access to a broader range of investors, and inclusion in various index funds. This inclusion solidifies Palantir&#39;s position as a significant player in the expanding data analytics sector.
<h3>Dell Technologies: A Technology Giant Reinforces Its Position</h3>
Dell Technologies (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dell#NYSE">DELL</a>) is a long-standing leader in the technology industry, and it has further cemented its standing by joining the ranks of the S&amp;P 500. The company&#39;s diverse portfolio, encompassing computer hardware, software, and comprehensive IT solutions, positions it as a major player in the ever-evolving technology sector.
Dell&#39;s enduring success stems from its ability to adapt to changing market demands and innovate across its key segments: PCs, servers, storage, and software.
The company&#39;s recent performance reflects this adaptability, with a healthy stock price increase of 67% over the past 12 months and over 50% YTD. This growth trajectory is driven by Dell&#39;s commitment to expanding its product offerings, particularly in cloud computing and cybersecurity, which are crucial for businesses navigating an increasingly complex digital environment.
Dell&#39;s inclusion in the S&amp;P 500 signifies its continued relevance in the technology industry and signals a strong potential for further growth. As the company leverages its comprehensive solutions and embraces emerging technological trends, investors will watch closely to see how Dell continues navigating the changes happening in the tech sector.&nbsp;
<h3>Erie Indemnity: A Steady Hand in a Volatile Market</h3>
While Palantir and Dell represent the cutting edge of tech innovation, Erie Indemnity (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/erie#NASDAQ">ERIE</a>) offers a different perspective on the S&amp;P 500. This property and casualty insurance company is known for its focus on specific market niches and for providing a steady hand in a volatile market.
Erie Indemnity stands out for its deep expertise in the auto insurance market, a segment where it has built a solid reputation for its customer-centric approach and competitive pricing. This strategic focus has been a key driver of its success, allowing it to navigate industry fluctuations and build a loyal customer base.
Despite the challenges faced by the insurance industry, Erie Indemnity has maintained consistent growth. Its stock has gained around 80% over the past 12 months and 55% YTD, showcasing a track record of steady growth. This performance reflects the company&#39;s ability to manage risk effectively and cater to the evolving needs of its target audience. As the auto insurance market continues to evolve, Erie Indemnity&#39;s focus on niche expertise and its commitment to financial health make it an attractive investment option for those seeking consistent, stable returns.
<h2>Departing Companies: A Look at Industry Shifts and Market Performance</h2>
The quarterly rebalancing of the S&amp;P 500 often sees companies move to smaller indices, reflecting changes in market dynamics and adjustments in their respective industries.&nbsp;
<h3>American Airlines: Navigating Turbulent Skies</h3>
American Airlines (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/aal#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) has faced significant headwinds in recent months. The company&#39;s stock price has declined by 15% over the past 12 months and 20% YTD, reflecting the challenging operating environment for airlines.
Factors such as rising fuel costs, increased competition, and the ongoing uncertainties in the travel sector have contributed to these declines.
American Airlines&#39; transition to the S&amp;P MidCap 400 reflects these challenges and signals the company&#39;s current market position within the broader airline industry.
<h3>Etsy: A Handcrafted Marketplace With Growing Competition</h3>
Etsy (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/etsy#NASDAQ">ETSY</a>) is an online marketplace for handmade and vintage goods that has also experienced stock price declines, falling by 16% over the past 12 months and 34% YTD.
This decline can be attributed to several factors, including growing competition from other online marketplaces, the increasing popularity of mass-produced goods, and evolving consumer preferences.
Etsy&#39;s shift to the S&amp;P SmallCap 600 index reflects its current position within the increasingly competitive e-commerce sector.
<h3>Bio-Rad Laboratories: Changing Trends in Life Sciences</h3>
Bio-Rad Laboratories (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bio#NYSE">BIO</a>) is a leader in life sciences research and diagnostics, and the company has experienced a stock price decline of nearly 15% in the past three months and 6% over the past year.
These fluctuations are linked to broader life science industry trends, including regulatory changes, R&amp;D investment levels, and the evolving terrain of scientific research.
Bio-Rad&#39;s move to the S&amp;P MidCap 400 index reflects these market dynamics and signals the company&#39;s current position within the life sciences sector.
<h2>S&amp;P 500 Rebalancing: A Glimpse Into Market Dynamics</h2>
The recent S&amp;P 500 rebalancing gives investors a snapshot of the evolving market terrain. The inclusion of data analytics leader Palantir Technologies and tech giant Dell Technologies signals the growing significance of these sectors. Meanwhile, the departure of companies like American Airlines reflects certain industries&#39; challenges. Investors can gain valuable insights into potential growth areas and industry trends by keeping an eye on the companies entering and leaving the index.
The article &quot;<a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/originals/s-and-p-500-shake-up-new-entrants-driving-market-momentum/">S&amp;P 500 Shake-Up: New Entrants Driving Market Momentum</a>&quot; first appeared on MarketBeat.

S&P 500 Shake-Up: New Entrants Driving Market Momentum

U.S. index futures are modestly higher at the start of a new week as the rate cut euphoria fades and traders look ahead to the next key catalysts. The tech space could get a lift from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40975507/intels-stock-gains-in-pre-market-trading-following-reports-of-qualcomms-and-apollos-investment-offer">a potential lifeline for struggling Intel Corp.</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) and traders may also look ahead to Micron Corp.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) earnings report due later this week. FedEx Corp.&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) annual shareholder meeting and conference presentations by companies could also be on traders&#8217; radar.
A few Fed speeches and private sector activity data due on Monday will also be of interest to the market, which has had an atypically strong September. China followed up with more cuts on Monday as the country strives to bring the struggling economy back on track.
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>+0.24%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>+0.15%</td>
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<td>Dow</td>
<td>+0.06%</td>
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<td>R2K</td>
<td>+0.32%</td>
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In premarket trading on Monday,&nbsp;the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 0.15% to $569.09 and the&nbsp;Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) climbed 0.27% to $483.06, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Cues From Last Week:
U.S. stocks recorded gains for the second straight week as the Fed&#8217;s 50 basis-point cut set the market on fire, although a session after the announcement. After a mixed start to the week, positive retail sales generated buying interest in the market on Tuesday. Sentiment soured on Wednesday despite the initial positive reaction to the rate cut and the major indices closed lower. 
Traders reacted with a lag to the rate cut, sending averages sharply higher on Thursday. The S&amp;P 500 Index and the Dow Jones Industrial Average scaled record highs in the session. Caution returned on Friday as the market closed the triple-witching session on a mixed note. The Dow built on its gains on Friday and ended at a new high.
&#8220;This might be a September rally to remember on Wall Street, as history is not on the side of September delivering many market rallies,&#8221; said fund manager Louis Navellier.
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Insights From Analysts:
The atypical September rally points to more gains ahead before the year ends, says Carson Group&#8217;s Chief Market Strategist Ryan Detrick. A new high for the S&amp;P 500 Index in September has meant an even better fourth quarter in the past, he said. The market has risen 19 out of 21 times and the average gain is nearly 5%, he said. If the new high was made in September, which also happens to be an election year, the fourth quarter is higher 100% of the time with an average gain of 6%.
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&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1837903370494820836?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 22, 2024</a></blockquote>
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The S&amp;P 500 Index, which closed Friday&#8217;s session, just shy of an all-time high, is now above year-end price predictions of 70% of Wall Street analysts. This has rendered S&amp;P valuation slightly higher than the average number for the past five and past 10 years, FactSet data showed.
JPMorgan Global Investment Strategist&nbsp;Sarah Stillpass&nbsp;said in a report the September rate cut could bode well for equities. Since 1980, five of the 10 best years for the S&amp;P 500 happened when the Fed was cutting rates without a recession, she said. She also noted that the Fed has cut rates 12 times when the S&amp;P 500 was within 1% of its all-time high such as the current year. The market was higher one year later all 12 times, with a median return of 15%, she added.
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Upcoming Economic Data:
A slew of Fed speeches and the core personal consumption expenditure index, which is part of the personal income and spending report, are the key data the market will likely look forward to in the unfolding week. Traders may also keep a close eye on the weekly jobless claims data, flash private sector activity readings from S&amp;P Global, a consumer confidence reading, the August durables goods orders data and a couple of housing market readings.
On Monday, Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic is scheduled to speak at 8 a.m. EDT, followed by Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee at 10:15 a.m. EDT and Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari&nbsp;at 1 p.m. EDT.
S&amp;P Global will release its flash manufacturing and service sector purchasing managers&#8217; indices for September at 9:45 a.m. EDT. Economists, on average, expect the manufacturing purchasing managers&#8217; index to rise from 47.9 in August to 48.4 in September, suggesting the sector continued to contract. The service sector PMI is widely expected to hold steady at 55.4 compared to August&#8217;s 55.7.
The Treasury will auction three- and six-month notes at 11:30 a.m. EDT.
Stocks In Focus:
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<li>Intel rose about 3% <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket">in premarket trading</a> amid reports that Apollo Global Management seeks to invest $5 billion in the chipmaker in return for an equity stake in the company. Incidentally, Qualcomm, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) is rumored to be interested in buying Intel.</li>
<li>Bitcoin&#8217;s (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) rally is sending crypto-linked stocks higher on Monday.</li>
<li>Palantir Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) fell over 1.60% following a negative analyst action. The company will be added to the S&amp;P 500 Index, along with Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>) and Erie Indemnity Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ERIE#NASDAQ">ERIE</a>).</li>
<li>AAR Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIR#NYSE">AIR</a>) is due to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings">announce its quarterly results after the market closes.</a></li>
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Commodities, Bonds And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil and gold futures are modestly higher, with the latter trading near record territory. Bitcoin has gone past the $63.5K level. The 10-year Treasury note yield rose 1.1 points to 3.739%.
The Asian markets closed on a lackluster note, although the Japanese market remained closed for a public holiday. The People&#8217;s Bank of China announced a cut to its 14-day reverse repurchase rate, following up with the downward adjustments that began in July. Chinese central bank governor Pan Gongsheng will hold a press conference Tuesday on financial support for economic development, alongside two other officials, Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-23/china-announces-another-rate-cut-as-growth-slowdown-worsens">reported.</a>
European stocks also showed tentativeness as domestic traders digested weak private sector activity data from the region.
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Making its debut on 11/08/2005, smart beta exchange traded fund SPDR S&amp;P Insurance ETF (ARCA:KIE) provides investors broad exposure to the Financials ETFs category of the market.
<h2>What Are Smart Beta ETFs?</h2>
For a long time now, the ETF industry has been flooded with products based on market capitalization weighted indexes, which are designed to represent the broader market or a particular market segment.
Market cap weighted indexes work great for investors who believe in market efficiency. They provide a low-cost, convenient and transparent way of replicating market returns.
On the other hand, some investors who believe that it is possible to beat the market by superior stock selection opt to invest in another class of funds that track non-cap weighted strategies--popularly known as smart beta.
Non-cap weighted indexes try to choose stocks that have a better chance of risk-return performance, which is based on specific fundamental characteristics, or a mix of other such characteristics.
Even though this space provides many choices to investors--think one of the simplest methodologies like equal-weighting and more complicated ones like fundamental and volatility/momentum based weighting--not all have been able to deliver first-rate results.
<h2>Fund Sponsor &amp; Index</h2>
KIE is managed by State Street Global Advisors, and this fund has amassed over $890.09 million, which makes it one of the average sized ETFs in the Financials ETFs. This particular fund, before fees and expenses, seeks to match the performance of the S&amp;P Insurance Select Industry Index.
The S&amp;P Insurance Select Industry Index represents the insurance segment of the S&amp;P Total Market Index.
<h2>Cost &amp; Other Expenses</h2>
Cost is an important factor in selecting the right ETF, and cheaper funds can significantly outperform their more expensive cousins if all other fundamentals are the same.
Operating expenses on an annual basis are 0.35% for this ETF, which makes it one of the least expensive products in the space.
It has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 1.34%.
<h2>Sector Exposure and Top Holdings</h2>
It is important to delve into an ETF&#39;s holdings before investing despite the many upsides to these kinds of funds like diversified exposure, which minimizes single stock risk. And, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis.
KIE&#39;s heaviest allocation is in the Financials sector, which is about 100% of the portfolio.
When you look at individual holdings, Erie Indemnity Company Cl A (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/erie#NASDAQ">ERIE</a>) accounts for about 2.46% of the fund&#39;s total assets, followed by Ryan Specialty Holdings Inc (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ryan#NYSE">RYAN</a>) and Kinsale Capital Group Inc (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/knsl#NYSE">KNSL</a>).
Its top 10 holdings account for approximately 22.7% of KIE&#39;s total assets under management.
<h2>Performance and Risk</h2>
So far this year, KIE has added roughly 24.48%, and was up about 31.63% in the last one year (as of 09/16/2024). During this past 52-week period, the fund has traded between $41.63 and $56.48.
The ETF has a beta of 0.84 and standard deviation of 18.17% for the trailing three-year period, making it a medium risk choice in the space. With about 51 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk.
<h2>Alternatives</h2>
SPDR S&amp;P Insurance ETF is an excellent option for investors seeking to outperform the Financials ETFs segment of the market. There are other ETFs in the space which investors could consider as well.
Invesco KBW Property &amp; Casualty Insurance ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/kbwp#NASDAQ">KBWP</a>) tracks KBW Nasdaq Property &amp; Casualty Index and the iShares U.S. Insurance ETF (ARCA:IAK) tracks Dow Jones U.S. Select Insurance Index. Invesco KBW Property &amp; Casualty Insurance ETF has $333.52 million in assets, iShares U.S. Insurance ETF has $709.73 million. KBWP has an expense ratio of 0.35% and IAK charges 0.39%.
Investors looking for cheaper and lower-risk options should consider traditional market cap weighted ETFs that aim to match the returns of the Financials ETFs.
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Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>) shares roseMonday after S&amp;P Dow Jones Indices announced on Friday that Dell will be added to <a href="https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/documents/indexnews/announcements/20240906-1474143/1474143_septembershuffle546.pdf">the S&amp;P 500 Index.</a>
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Dell will replace Etsy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETSY#NASDAQ">ETSY</a>) when it is added to the S&amp;P 500 Index before the start of regular trading on Sept. 23. Palantir Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) and Erie Indemnity Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ERIE#NASDAQ">ERIE</a>) will also be added to the S&amp;P 500. 
Index inclusion is typically positive for stocks due to increased trading volume and liquidity resulting from purchases by index funds, ETFs and other funds mirroring the index.&nbsp;
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Is DELL A Good Stock To Buy?</h3>
Wall Street analysts view Dell Technologies on the whole as a Outperform, given the history of coverage over the past three months. Wamsi Mohan from B of A Securities in Dell Technologies is the most bearish, expecting a 16.67% fall in the stock in the coming year.
But looking at how the market as a whole thinks of the stock, you can reference historical price action for views on whether investors feel strongly about the stock one way or another. In the past 3 months, Dell Technologies fell 19.33%, which indicates that opinion soured on the business and how attractive it is to own based on either its stock price, or underlying fundamentals, like revenue, which rose 9.12% over the past year.
A complete overview of how Wall Street views individual stocks is available <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">here</a>, while real time updates on the latest analyst actions will be delivered via <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga PRO</a>. Try it for free.
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Shares of artificial intelligence-powered data analytics company Palantir Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) climbed sharply <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket">in premarket trading </a>on Monday.
The gains can be traced back to a late-Friday announcement from S&amp;P Dow Jones Indices that Palantir would be added to the S&amp;P 500 Index, ahead of the start of trading on Sept. 23. Despite widespread anticipation, the S&amp;P had snubbed Palantir in its two previous quarterly rebalancing.
The S&amp;P 500 Index is considered the best single gauge of large-cap U.S. equities and includes 500 leading companies, covering approximately 80% of available market capitalization.&nbsp;
The eligibility criteria for S&amp;P 500 Index inclusion are a market capitalization of $15.8 billion or more, an annual dollar value traded to float-adjusted market capitalization greater than 0.75, a listing in either NYSE or NASDAQ and a primary listing in the U.S. There is a trading-volume criterion as well.
Index inclusion is typically positive for stocks, as funds holding portfolios mirroring the index will buy them to maintain the respective weightings of the component stocks. The stock will also benefit from increased volume and liquidity due to purchases by index funds and ETFs.
Following the development, Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives said, &#8220;The profitability profile of this story has significantly been bolstered with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/40766713/palantirs-s-p-500-inclusion-another-validation-moment-as-it-embarks-on-new-era-of-e">this another validation moment for the Palantir story.&#8221;</a>
In premarket trading, Palantir shares 6.73% to $32.37, according to<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174"> Benzinga Pro data.</a> Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>) and Erie Indemnity Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ERIE#NASDAQ">ERIE</a>), which also made it to the index, rose 6.02% and 2.89%, respectively, in the premarket.
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Palantir Technologies, Dell Technologies, and Erie Indemnity Set to Join S&amp;P 500; Others to Join S&amp;P MidCap 400 and S&amp;P SmallCap 600
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NEW YORK, September 6, 2024: S&amp;P Dow Jones Indices (&quot;S&amp;P DJI&quot;) will make the following changes to the S&amp;P 500, S&amp;P MidCap 400, and S&amp;P SmallCap 600 indices effective prior to the open of trading on Monday, September 23, to coincide with the quarterly rebalance. The changes ensure each index is more representative of its market capitalization range. All companies being added to the S&amp;P 500 are more representative of the large-cap market space, all companies being added to the S&amp;P MidCap 400 are more representative of the mid-cap market space, and all companies being added to the S&amp;P SmallCap 600 are more representative of the small-cap market space. The companies being removed from the S&amp;P SmallCap 600 are no longer representative of the small-cap market space. 
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Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>), Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>), and S&amp;P MidCap 400 constituent Erie Indemnity Co. (NASD:ERIE) will replace American Airlines Group Inc. (NASD:AAL), Etsy Inc. (NASD:ETSY) and Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIO#NYSE">BIO</a>) in the S&amp;P 500, respectively. American Airline Group will replace TEGNA Inc.&nbsp;in the S&amp;P MidCap 400, and TEGNA will replace Designer Brands Inc. in the S&amp;P SmallCap 600. Etsy will replace Haverty Furniture Companies Inc.&nbsp;in the S&amp;P SmallCap 600. Bio-Rad Laboratories will replace Erie Indemnity in the S&amp;P MidCap 400.

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Looking for broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market? You should consider the First Trust Value Line Dividend ETF (ARCA:FVD), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 08/19/2003.
The fund is sponsored by First Trust Advisors. It has amassed assets over $9.72 billion, making it one of the larger ETFs attempting to match the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market.
<h2>Why Large Cap Value</h2>
Large cap companies typically have a market capitalization above $10 billion. They tend to be stable companies with predictable cash flows and are usually less volatile than mid and small cap companies.
Carrying lower than average price-to-earnings and price-to-book ratios, value stocks also have lower than average sales and earnings growth rates. When you look at long-term performance, value stocks have outperformed growth stocks in nearly all markets. But in strong bull markets, growth stocks are more likely to be winners.
<h2>Costs</h2>
Expense ratios are an important factor in the return of an ETF and in the long term, cheaper funds can significantly outperform their more expensive counterparts, other things remaining the same.
Annual operating expenses for this ETF are 0.60%, making it one of the most expensive products in the space.
It has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 2.12%.
<h2>Sector Exposure and Top Holdings</h2>
Even though ETFs offer diversified exposure that minimizes single stock risk, investors should also look at the actual holdings inside the fund. Luckily, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis.
This ETF has heaviest allocation to the Industrials sector--about 19.50% of the portfolio. Utilities and Consumer Staples round out the top three.
Looking at individual holdings, Kellanova (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/k#NYSE">K</a>) accounts for about 0.62% of total assets, followed by Erie Indemnity Company (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/erie#NASDAQ">ERIE</a>) and Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/lmt#NYSE">LMT</a>).
The top 10 holdings account for about 5.55% of total assets under management.
<h2>Performance and Risk</h2>
FVD seeks to match the performance of the Value Line Dividend Index before fees and expenses. The Value Line Dividend Index is a modified equal dollar weighted index comprised of U.S. exchange listed securities of companies that pay above-average dividends and have potential for capital appreciation.
The ETF has added about 11.07% so far this year and is up about 16.28% in the last one year (as of 09/04/2024). In the past 52-week period, it has traded between $36.09 and $44.80.
The ETF has a beta of 0.79 and standard deviation of 13.51% for the trailing three-year period, making it a medium risk choice in the space. With about 208 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk.
<h2>Alternatives</h2>
First Trust Value Line Dividend ETF carries a Zacks ETF Rank of 3 (Hold), which is based on expected asset class return, expense ratio, and momentum, among other factors. Thus, FVD is a reasonable option for those seeking exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value area of the market. Investors might also want to consider some other ETF options in the space.
The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (ARCA:SCHD) and the Vanguard Value ETF (ARCA:VTV) track a similar index. While Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF has $59.94 billion in assets, Vanguard Value ETF has $123.92 billion. SCHD has an expense ratio of 0.06% and VTV charges 0.04%.
<h2>Bottom-Line</h2>
An increasingly popular option among retail and institutional investors, passively managed ETFs offer low costs, transparency, flexibility, and tax efficiency; they are also excellent vehicles for long term investors.
<a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2331114/should-first-trust-value-line-dividend-etf-fvd-be-on-your-investing-radar?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-style_box_etf-2331114">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a>

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