New

ETF model portfolios designed for real investor needs. Discover →

Advertisement
Advertisement

XLFIvsIYGETF Comparison

ETF 1
XLFI

State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR Premium Income Fund

This fund is part of
Options Strategies
-0.04%
VS
ETF 2
IYG

iShares U.S. Financial Services ETF

This fund is part of
US Financials
+0.7%

State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR Premium Income Fund (XLFI) belongs to the Options Strategies segment. iShares U.S. Financial Services ETF (IYG) is part of the US Financials segment. Both ETFs have the same top 3 sector exposures: Financials and Information Technology. XLFI is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.35%, versus 0.38% for IYG. XLFI is down -4.16% year-to-date (YTD) with +$2M in YTD flows. IYG performs worse with -4.96% YTD performance, and +$46M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of XLFI and IYG below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

Find out how industry players manage ETF portfolios.  Discover our library of Model portfolios

XLFI vs IYG performance and flow charts

Performance

0246810%Mar 27Apr 6Apr 13Apr 20Apr 27

Cumulative Flows

-5 M0 M5 M10 M15 M20 M25 M30 MMar 27Apr 6Apr 13Apr 20Apr 27

Get all the metrics on this page, and more, through a reliable ETF data feed

Daily, global ETF data for advanced analysis or integration into apps (API), from our partner Trackinsight.

Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/27/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
XLFI
IYG
+6.57%+9.08%
-1.87%-2.33%
-4.16%-4.96%
n/a+14.87%
n/a+79.79%
n/a+56.21%
Flows
XLFI
IYG
+$899K+$13M
+$2M+$41M
+$2M+$46M
-+$170M
-+$59M
-+$17M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
XLFI
IYG
+14.81%+19.52%
n/a+16.00%
n/a+17.99%
n/a+20.56%
Max drawdown
XLFI
IYG
-9.78%-12.59%
n/a-15.91%
n/a-18.59%
n/a-29.58%
Max drawdown duration
XLFI
IYG
78d78d
n/a111d
n/a127d
n/a797d
Trading data

Create an account to view trading data

Join for free
XLFI
IYG
Last sale
4/27/2026 at 1:30 PM
$22.98
$87.39
Previous close
04/27/2026
$22.84
$86.71
Consolidated volume
04/27/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 2026
1-year trailing difference

Create an account to view replication metrics

Join for free

XLFI
is actively managed and doesn’t replicate an index

Create an account to view replication quality

Join for free
XLFI
IYG
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
Best
Worst
Daily return difference
Average
Worst
Advertisement
Main metrics
Last update 4/27/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
XLFI
IYG
Last price
$22.98
$87.39
1D performance
+0.62%
+0.78%
AuM$4.13 M$2.00 B
E/R0.35%0.38%
Characteristics
XLFI
IYG
Management strategyActivePassive
ProviderState Street Investment ManagementiShares
Benchmark-Dow Jones U.S. Financial Services Index
N° of holdings7595
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
Join
Join
Inception dateJuly 30, 2025June 12, 2000
ESGNoNo
Advertisement
Exposure

Countries

XLFI
USA
95.47%
Other
4.53%
IYG
USA
99.47%
Other
0.53%

Sectors

XLFI
Financials
81.97%
Information Techn.
15.11%
Other
2.91%
IYG
Financials
82.74%
Information Techn.
14.43%
Other
2.83%
Advertisement

Diversification

XLFI

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

65.31%
IYG

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

72.78%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of March 31, 2026
XLFI
BERKSHIRE HATHWAY
12.40%
JPMORGAN CHASE
11.19%
VISA INCORPORATION
7.17%
MASTERCARD
5.74%
BK OF AMERICA CO
4.56%
THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP
3.58%
WELLS FARGO
3.47%
CITIGROUP
2.80%
MORGAN STANLEY
2.79%
AMERICAN EXPRESS
2.29%
CHARLES SCHWAB
2.21%
US09290D1019
1.96%
S&P GLOBAL INC
1.84%
CHUBB LTD
1.67%
PROGRESSIVE
1.64%
IYG
BERKSHIRE HATHWAY
13.86%
JPMORGAN CHASE
12.51%
VISA INCORPORATION
8.01%
MASTERCARD
6.42%
BK OF AMERICA CO
5.10%
THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP
4.00%
WELLS FARGO
3.88%
MORGAN STANLEY
3.12%
CITIGROUP
3.12%
AMERICAN EXPRESS
2.56%
CHARLES SCHWAB
2.48%
US09290D1019
2.19%
S&P GLOBAL INC
2.05%
CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL
1.80%
CME GROUP
1.68%
Frequently asked questions about XLFI and IYG

How have the XLFI and IYG ETFs performed in 2026?

As of April 27, 2026, XLFI is down -4.16% year-to-date (YTD), while IYG has lost -4.96%. That puts XLFI better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: XLFI or IYG?

Year-to-date, the XLFI ETF saw +$2M in flows, compared to +$46M for IYG.

Which ETF is bigger: XLFI or IYG?

As of April 27, 2026, XLFI holds $4.13 M in assets under management (AUM), while IYG manages $2.00 B.

What sectors do the XLFI and IYG ETFs invest in?

XLFI leans toward sectors like Financials and Information Technology. Meanwhile, IYG focuses on Financials and Information Technology.

What are the top holdings of the XLFI ETF and IYG ETF?

XLFI top holdings include BERKSHIRE HATHWAY, JPMORGAN CHASE and VISA INCORPORATION. IYG holds in its top three: BERKSHIRE HATHWAY, JPMORGAN CHASE and VISA INCORPORATION.

Which ETF is more diversified: XLFI or IYG?

XLFI holds 76 securities with 65.31% of its assets in the top 15. IYG has 100 securities and a top 15 weight of 72.78%.

Advertisement
Latest news about XLFI & IYG
Advertisement
Advertisement
ETF INVESTOR RESOURCES

Expert-Built ETF Portfolios, All in One Place

Don’t start from scratch. Discover ready-made ETF portfolios built by professionals to match different goals, timelines, and market views. Use them as inspiration or as a starting point for your own allocation.

Portfolio Builder