XLUvsTRUUETF Comparison
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State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU) belongs to the US Utilities segment. VanEck Utilities TruSector ETF (TRUU) is part of the Uncategorized Equities segment. Both ETFs have the same top 1 sector exposures: Utilities. XLU is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.08%, versus 0.1% for TRUU. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of XLU and TRUU 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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XLU vs TRUU performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/23/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | XLU TRUU | +7.06%+7.06% | -7.16%-7.16% | +1.81%n/a | -3.05%n/a | +61.68%n/a | +47.72%n/a |
| Flows | XLU TRUU | +$1.39B- | +$1.75B- | +$2.01B- | +$2.42B- | +$4.98B- | +$8.26B- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | XLU TRUU | +15.34%+15.33% | +15.86%n/a | +16.17%n/a | +17.48%n/a |
| Max drawdown | XLU TRUU | -14.52%-14.51% | -16.03%n/a | -16.03%n/a | -25.30%n/a |
| Max drawdown duration | XLU TRUU | 89d89d | 236dn/a | 236dn/a | 688dn/a |
Trading data
XLU | TRUU | |
Last sale 10/23/2026 at 1:30 PM | $42.56 | $23.30 |
| Previous close 10/22/2026 | $42.87 | $23.45 |
| Consolidated volume 10/22/2026 | ||
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| Average discount or premium 30 days | ||
| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 10/23/2026 at 1:30 PM
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XLU | TRUU | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $42.56 | $23.30 |
| 1D performance | -0.72% | -0.64% |
| AuM | $23.81 B | $0.23 M |
| E/R | 0.08% | 0.1% |
Characteristics
XLU | TRUU | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Active |
| Provider | State Street Investment Management | VanEck |
| Benchmark | S&P Utilities Select Sector Index | - |
| N° of holdings | 31 | 31 |
| Asset class | Equities | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | December 16, 1998 | July 8, 2026 |
| ESG | No | No |
Exposure
Countries
XLU
USA
99.55%
Other
0.45%
TRUU
USA
99.54%
Other
0.46%
Sectors
XLU
Utilities
99.55%
Other
0.45%
TRUU
Utilities
99.54%
Other
0.46%
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Diversification
XLU
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
72.44%
TRUU
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
72.52%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
XLU
NextEra Energy, Inc.
13.03%
The Southern Co.
7.53%
Duke Energy Corp.
7.09%
Constellation Energy Corp.
6.67%
American Electric Power Co., Inc.
5.06%
Dominion Energy, Inc.
4.41%
Sempra
4.05%
Entergy Corp.
3.69%
Xcel Energy, Inc.
3.59%
Exelon Corp.
3.40%
Vistra Corp.
3.30%
Consolidated Edison, Inc.
2.99%
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.
2.77%
WEC Energy Group, Inc.
2.62%
Ameren Corp.
2.23%
TRUU
NextEra Energy, Inc.
13.05%
The Southern Co.
7.55%
Duke Energy Corp.
7.12%
Constellation Energy Corp.
6.66%
American Electric Power Co., Inc.
5.04%
Dominion Energy, Inc.
4.40%
Sempra
4.07%
Entergy Corp.
3.68%
Xcel Energy, Inc.
3.57%
Exelon Corp.
3.39%
Vistra Corp.
3.33%
Consolidated Edison, Inc.
3.01%
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.
2.76%
WEC Energy Group, Inc.
2.62%
Ameren Corp.
2.25%
Frequently asked questions about XLU and TRUU
Which ETF is bigger: XLU or TRUU?
As of October 23, 2026, XLU holds $23.81 B in assets under management (AUM), while TRUU manages $0.23 M.
What sectors do the XLU and TRUU ETFs invest in?
XLU leans toward sectors like Utilities. Meanwhile, TRUU focuses on Utilities.
What are the top holdings of the XLU ETF and TRUU ETF?
XLU top holdings include NextEra Energy, Inc., The Southern Co. and Duke Energy Corp.. TRUU holds in its top three: NextEra Energy, Inc., The Southern Co. and Duke Energy Corp..
Which ETF is more diversified: XLU or TRUU?
XLU holds 31 securities with 72.44% of its assets in the top 15. TRUU has 31 securities and a top 15 weight of 72.52%.
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