XHBvsFXDETF Comparison
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ETF 2
FXD
First Trust Consumer Discretionary AlphaDEX ETF
This fund is part of
US Cons. Discretionary
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State Street SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (XHB) and First Trust Consumer Discretionary AlphaDEX ETF (FXD) belong to the same industry segment: US Cons. Discretionary. Both ETFs have the same top 3 sector exposures: Consumer Discretionary and Industrials. XHB is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.35%, versus 0.6% for FXD. XHB is up 4.05% year-to-date (YTD) with -$98M in YTD flows. FXD performs worse with -1.32% YTD performance, and -$27M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of XHB and FXD below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.
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XHB vs FXD performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/28/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | XHB FXD | +11.86%+7.77% | -2.29%-3.02% | +4.05%-1.32% | +14.71%+20.20% | +54.18%+33.88% | +46.77%+14.25% |
| Flows | XHB FXD | +$52M-$3M | -$146M-$45M | -$98M-$27M | +$34M-$126M | +$107M-$1.17B | -$737M-$1.52B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | XHB FXD | +29.76%+22.06% | +27.25%+19.26% | +26.04%+20.63% | +27.46%+23.05% |
| Max drawdown | XHB FXD | -21.08%-13.15% | -21.08%-13.96% | -30.51%-25.98% | -39.44%-33.85% |
| Max drawdown duration | XHB FXD | 71d76d | 71d102d | 555d260d | 596d857d |
Trading data
XHB | FXD | |
Last sale 4/29/2026 at 6:24 PM | $104.14 | $66.04 |
| Previous close 04/28/2026 | $106.92 | $66.74 |
| Consolidated volume 04/28/2026 | ||
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| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 4/29/2026 at 6:24 PM
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XHB | FXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $104.14 | $66.04 |
| 1D performance | -2.60% | -1.05% |
| AuM | $1.58 B | $266.19 M |
| E/R | 0.35% | 0.6% |
Characteristics
XHB | FXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | State Street Investment Management | First Trust |
| Benchmark | S&P Homebuilders Select Industry Index | StrataQuant Consumer Discretionary Index |
| N° of holdings | 35 | 111 |
| Asset class | Equities | Equities |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | January 31, 2006 | May 8, 2007 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
XHB
USA
89.73%
Ireland
10.23%
Other
0.04%
FXD
USA
92.19%
Other
7.81%
Sectors
XHB
Consumer Discreti.
66.56%
Industrials
33.4%
Other
0.04%
FXD
Consumer Discreti.
74.38%
Industrials
8.47%
Other
17.15%
Diversification
XHB
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
51.31%
FXD
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
23.63%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of March 31, 2026
XHB
MODINE MNFC CO
3.78%
OWENS CORNING
3.53%
NVR
3.49%
ALLEGION PLC
3.47%
WILLIAMS SONOMA
3.43%
TAYLOR MORRISON HOME CORP
3.42%
JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL
3.39%
MASCO
3.38%
TRANE TECHNOLOGIES PLC
3.37%
D R HORTON
3.36%
CARRIER GLOBAL CORP
3.36%
LOWE'S COS INC
3.35%
PULTEGROUP
3.33%
TOLL BROTHERS
3.33%
CAVCO INDUSTRIES
3.33%
FXD
US8299331004
1.79%
PVH
1.75%
TAPESTRY INC
1.73%
BMG93A5A1010
1.64%
LEAR
1.63%
TRAVEL PLUS LEISURE CO
1.55%
TOLL BROTHERS
1.55%
PULTEGROUP
1.53%
RALPH LAUREN
1.53%
HARLEY DAVIDSON
1.52%
BOYD GAMING
1.52%
LKQ
1.49%
THE GAP
1.48%
D R HORTON
1.47%
TARGET
1.45%
Frequently asked questions about XHB and FXD
How have the XHB and FXD ETFs performed in 2026?
As of April 28, 2026, XHB is up 4.05% year-to-date (YTD), while FXD has lost -1.32%. That puts XHB better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: XHB or FXD?
Year-to-date, the XHB ETF saw -$98M in flows, compared to -$27M for FXD.
Which ETF is more volatile: XHB or FXD?
Over the past year, XHB had a volatility of 27.25%, while FXD experienced 19.26%.
Which ETF is bigger: XHB or FXD?
As of April 28, 2026, XHB holds $1.58 B in assets under management (AUM), while FXD manages $266.19 M.
What sectors do the XHB and FXD ETFs invest in?
XHB leans toward sectors like Consumer Discretionary and Industrials. Meanwhile, FXD focuses on Consumer Discretionary and Industrials.
What are the top holdings of the XHB ETF and FXD ETF?
XHB top holdings include MODINE MNFC CO, OWENS CORNING and NVR. FXD holds in its top three: US8299331004, PVH and TAPESTRY INC.
Which ETF is more diversified: XHB or FXD?
XHB holds 35 securities with 51.31% of its assets in the top 15. FXD has 118 securities and a top 15 weight of 23.63%.
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