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XLBIvsFXZETF Comparison

ETF 1
XLBI

State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR Premium Income Fund

This fund is part of
Options Strategies
+0.52%
VS
ETF 2
FXZ

First Trust Materials AlphaDEX Fund ETF

This fund is part of
US Materials
+0.02%

State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR Premium Income Fund (XLBI) belongs to the Options Strategies segment. First Trust Materials AlphaDEX Fund ETF (FXZ) is part of the US Materials segment. XLBI's top 1 sector exposures are Non-Energy Materials. In contrast, FXZ's top sector exposures are Non-Energy Materials and Industrials. XLBI is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.35%, versus 0.64% for FXZ. XLBI is up 9.5% year-to-date (YTD) with +$6M in YTD flows. FXZ performs better with 29.95% YTD performance, and +$114M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of XLBI and FXZ 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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XLBI vs FXZ performance and flow charts

Performance

-2.0-1.00.01.02.03.04.0%Aug 10Aug 17Aug 24Aug 31Sep 8

Cumulative Flows

0 M2 M4 M6 M8 MAug 10Aug 17Aug 24Aug 31Sep 8

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/11/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
XLBI
FXZ
-2.19%-0.44%
+2.44%+4.92%
+9.50%+29.95%
+9.59%+38.16%
n/a+36.98%
n/a+58.21%
Flows
XLBI
FXZ
+$483K+$9M
+$2M-$39M
+$6M+$114M
+$7M+$99M
--$193M
-+$19M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
XLBI
FXZ
+14.48%+22.98%
+14.23%+23.00%
n/a+22.23%
n/a+24.36%
Max drawdown
XLBI
FXZ
-3.92%-11.21%
-10.72%-12.79%
n/a-33.94%
n/a-33.94%
Max drawdown duration
XLBI
FXZ
17d60d
102d36d
n/a639d
n/a639d
Trading data

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XLBI
FXZ
Last sale
9/14/2026 at 1:30 PM
$23.45
$81.77
Previous close
09/11/2026
$23.70
$83.74
Consolidated volume
09/11/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
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XLBI
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Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 9/14/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
XLBI
FXZ
Last price
$23.45
$81.77
1D performance
-1.05%
-2.36%
AuM$8.28 M$397.63 M
E/R0.35%0.64%
Characteristics
XLBI
FXZ
Management strategyActivePassive
ProviderState Street Investment ManagementFirst Trust
Benchmark-StrataQuant Materials Index
N° of holdings2539
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateJuly 30, 2025May 8, 2007
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

XLBI
USA
77.43%
United Kingdom
15.54%
Other
7.04%
FXZ
USA
96.37%
Other
3.63%

Sectors

XLBI
Non-Energy Materi.
99.14%
Other
0.86%
FXZ
Non-Energy Materi.
95.28%
Other
4.72%
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Diversification

XLBI

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

75.63%
FXZ

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

61.46%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of July 31, 2026
XLBI
Linde Plc
13.33%
Newmont Corp.
6.03%
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.
5.43%
The Sherwin-Williams Co.
5.03%
Ecolab, Inc.
4.84%
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.
4.78%
Corteva, Inc.
4.74%
Nucor Corp.
4.61%
Vulcan Materials Co.
4.42%
CRH Plc
4.26%
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
4.26%
Steel Dynamics, Inc.
4.20%
PPG Industries, Inc.
3.39%
Smurfit WestRock Plc
3.32%
Dow, Inc.
3.00%
FXZ
Anglogold Ashanti Plc
6.22%
Newmont Corp.
5.97%
Coeur Mining, Inc.
5.65%
CF Industries Holdings, Inc.
5.06%
Almonty Industries, Inc.
4.67%
Alcoa Corp.
4.23%
Steel Dynamics, Inc.
4.17%
Eastman Chemical Co.
3.37%
The Mosaic Co.
3.37%
Nucor Corp.
3.30%
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.
3.22%
Aura Minerals, Inc.
3.16%
Hecla Mining Co.
3.09%
Mueller Industries, Inc.
3.08%
Royal Gold, Inc.
2.90%
Frequently asked questions about XLBI and FXZ

How have the XLBI and FXZ ETFs performed in 2026?

As of September 11, 2026, XLBI is up 9.5% year-to-date (YTD), while FXZ has returned 29.95%. That puts FXZ better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: XLBI or FXZ?

Year-to-date, the XLBI ETF saw +$6M in flows, compared to +$114M for FXZ.

Which ETF is more volatile: XLBI or FXZ?

Over the past year, XLBI had a volatility of 14.23%, while FXZ experienced 23%.

Which ETF is bigger: XLBI or FXZ?

As of September 11, 2026, XLBI holds $8.28 M in assets under management (AUM), while FXZ manages $397.63 M.

What sectors do the XLBI and FXZ ETFs invest in?

XLBI leans toward sectors like Non-Energy Materials. Meanwhile, FXZ focuses on Non-Energy Materials.

What are the top holdings of the XLBI ETF and FXZ ETF?

XLBI top holdings include Linde Plc, Newmont Corp. and Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.. FXZ holds in its top three: Anglogold Ashanti Plc, Newmont Corp. and Coeur Mining, Inc..

Which ETF is more diversified: XLBI or FXZ?

XLBI holds 25 securities with 75.63% of its assets in the top 15. FXZ has 39 securities and a top 15 weight of 61.46%.

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