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XLUvsTRUUETF Comparison

ETF 1
XLU

State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF

This fund is part of
US Utilities
+0.16%
VS
ETF 2
TRUU

VanEck Utilities TruSector ETF

This fund is part of
Uncategorized Equities
+0.01%

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

-4.0-3.0-2.0-1.00.0%Aug 4Aug 11Aug 18Aug 25Sep 1

Cumulative Flows

-300,000,000-250,000,000-200,000,000-150,000,000-100,000,000-50,000,000050,000,000Aug 4Aug 11Aug 18Aug 25Sep 1

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/04/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
XLU
TRUU
-2.35%-2.33%
-1.40%n/a
+2.23%n/a
+5.73%n/a
+52.77%n/a
+45.91%n/a
Flows
XLU
TRUU
-$61M-
+$619M-
+$467M-
+$1.08B-
+$3.11B-
+$5.51B-
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
XLU
TRUU
+14.86%n/a
+15.33%n/a
+16.44%n/a
+17.43%n/a
Max drawdown
XLU
TRUU
-8.78%n/a
-10.39%n/a
-13.20%n/a
-25.30%n/a
Max drawdown duration
XLU
TRUU
40dn/a
187dn/a
89dn/a
688dn/a
Trading data

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XLU
TRUU
Last sale
9/4/2026 at 1:30 PM
$43.08
$23.53
Previous close
09/04/2026
$43.03
$23.50
Consolidated volume
09/04/2026
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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TRUU
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Tracking error
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1 year cumulative return difference
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 9/4/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
XLU
TRUU
Last price
$43.08
$23.53
1D performance
+0.12%
+0.13%
AuM$22.36 B$0.24 M
E/R0.08%0.1%
Characteristics
XLU
TRUU
Management strategyPassiveActive
ProviderState Street Investment ManagementVanEck
BenchmarkS&P Utilities Select Sector Index-
N° of holdings3131
Asset classEquities-
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateDecember 16, 1998July 8, 2026
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

XLU
USA
99.7%
Other
0.3%
TRUU
USA
99.98%
Other
0.02%

Sectors

XLU
Utilities
99.7%
Other
0.3%
TRUU
Utilities
99.98%
Other
0.02%

Diversification

XLU

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

72.23%
TRUU

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

72.5%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of July 31, 2026
XLU
NextEra Energy, Inc.
13.07%
The Southern Co.
7.68%
Duke Energy Corp.
7.05%
Constellation Energy Corp.
6.05%
American Electric Power Co., Inc.
5.01%
Dominion Energy, Inc.
4.39%
Sempra
4.17%
Entergy Corp.
3.55%
Xcel Energy, Inc.
3.52%
Vistra Corp.
3.39%
Exelon Corp.
3.38%
Consolidated Edison, Inc.
2.89%
PG&E Corp.
2.76%
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.
2.75%
WEC Energy Group, Inc.
2.57%
TRUU
NextEra Energy, Inc.
13.12%
The Southern Co.
7.72%
Duke Energy Corp.
7.09%
Constellation Energy Corp.
6.07%
American Electric Power Co., Inc.
5.01%
Dominion Energy, Inc.
4.39%
Sempra
4.20%
Entergy Corp.
3.55%
Xcel Energy, Inc.
3.52%
Vistra Corp.
3.42%
Exelon Corp.
3.38%
Consolidated Edison, Inc.
2.92%
PG&E Corp.
2.77%
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.
2.75%
WEC Energy Group, Inc.
2.57%
Frequently asked questions about XLU and TRUU

Which ETF is bigger: XLU or TRUU?

As of September 4, 2026, XLU holds $22.36 B in assets under management (AUM), while TRUU manages $0.24 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 72.23% of its assets in the top 15. TRUU has 31 securities and a top 15 weight of 72.5%.

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