The XLF can't seem to get its relative strength trending in the right direction, but the Broker-Dealers have been able to do so (at least it seems that trend is beginning). Perhaps the brokers stand to make some serious money with the Build America Bond supply that is supposed to be hitting the market by the end of the year. The Banking Index ($BKX) price action has been quite underwhelming. I'm trying to stay away from the banks, but get exposure to the area of the financial sector that's seeing some action.