The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund seeks to provide investment results that, before expenses, correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the Financial Select Sector Index. The Index seeks to provide an effective representation of the financial sector of the S&P 500 Index Seeks to provide precise exposure to companies in the diversified financial services; insurance; banks; capital markets; mortgage real estate investment trusts (REITs); consumer finance; and thrifts and mortgage finance industries Allows investors to take strategic or tactical positions at a more targeted level than traditional style based investing