Investment objective & strategy
As of Feb. 25, 2026 · prospectusObjective. The fund seeks long-term growth of capital and a modest level of income.
Strategy. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in the common stocks of companies in the financial services industry. Any derivatives that provide exposure to the investment focus suggested by the funds name, or to one or more market risk factors associated with the investment focus suggested by the funds name, are counted (as applicable) toward compliance with the funds 80% investment policy. The fund may invest in companies, such as providers of financial software, that derive substantial revenues (at least 50%) from conducting business in the financial services industry. For purposes of selecting investments, the fund defines the financial services industry broadly. It includes (but is not limited to) the … The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in the common stocks of companies in the financial services industry. Any derivatives that provide exposure to the investment focus suggested by the funds name, or to one or more market risk factors associated with the investment focus suggested by the funds name, are counted (as applicable) toward compliance with the funds 80% investment policy. The fund may invest in companies, such as providers of financial software, that derive substantial revenues (at least 50%) from conducting business in the financial services industry. For purposes of selecting investments, the fund defines the financial services industry broadly. It includes (but is not limited to) the following: ? regional and money-center banks; ? insurance companies; ? home, auto, and other specialty finance companies; ? securities brokerage firms and electronic trading networks; ? investment management firms; ? publicly traded, government-sponsored financial enterprises; ? thrift and savings banks; ? financial conglomerates; ? foreign financial services companies; ? electronic transaction processors for financial services companies; ? real estate companies; and ? securities exchanges. Security selection is based on fundamental, bottom-up analysis that seeks to identify high quality companies with good appreciation prospects. The fund will have no restrictions on the market capitalization (stock price multiplied by shares outstanding) of its holdings. The adviser may use either a growth or value approach in selecting investments for the fund. In the growth area, the portfolio manager may seek companies with capable management, attractive business niches, sound financial and accounting practices, and/or a demonstrated ability to increase revenues, earnings, and cash flow consistently. In the value area, the portfolio manager may seek companies whose current stock prices appear undervalued in terms of earnings, projected cash flow, or asset value per share, that have appreciation potential temporarily unrecognized by the market, or that may be temporarily out of favor. The stocks of many companies held by the fund are expected to pay a dividend. While most assets are typically invested in U.S. common stocks, the fund may invest in foreign stocks in keeping with its objective(s).
Top holdings
As of March 31, 2026 · N-PORT| Security | Ticker | Value | % of fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION | — | $95.51M | 5.47% |
| MASTERCARD INC CL A | — | $84.21M | 4.82% |
| JPMORGAN CHASE and CO | — | $74.80M | 4.28% |
| SCHWAB CHARLES CORP | — | $74.43M | 4.26% |
| VISA INC-CLASS A | — | $73.90M | 4.23% |
| CITIGROUP INC | — | $69.53M | 3.98% |
| GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC | — | $66.12M | 3.79% |
| CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORP | — | $52.94M | 3.03% |
| CHUBB LTD | — | $49.01M | 2.81% |
| MORGAN STANLEY | — | $48.93M | 2.80% |
Portfolio moves
Dec 31, 2025 → Mar 31, 2026How many positions this fund opened, exited, grew, trimmed, or left unchanged between its two most recent N-PORT snapshots — net changes between point-in-time reports, not a trade log.
Similar funds
Funds whose portfolios most overlap this one, by weight| Fund | Overlap | Net exp. |
|---|---|---|
| T. Rowe Price Financials ETF · TFNS | 75% | 0.44% |
| State Street(R) Financial Select Sector SPDR(R) ETF · XLF | 59% | 0.08% |
| Fidelity MSCI Financials Index ETF · FNCL | 58% | 0.08% |
Advisers
| Firm | Role |
|---|---|
| T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. | Adviser |
Footnotes
- Expense ratio as of February 25, 2026, from the fund's prospectus.
- Net assets and holdings count as of March 31, 2026, from the fund's N-PORT filing.
- Total return for calendar year 2025, before tax and after fund expenses. As reported in the fund's prospectus performance bar chart.
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