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XLUIvsUTESETF Comparison

ETF 1
XLUI

State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR Premium Income Fund

This fund is part of
Options Strategies
-0.18%
VS
ETF 2
UTES

Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF

This fund is part of
US Utilities
+1.03%

State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR Premium Income Fund (XLUI) belongs to the Options Strategies segment. Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF (UTES) is part of the US Utilities segment. Both ETFs have the same top 3 sector exposures: and Utilities. XLUI is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.35%, versus 0.49% for UTES. XLUI is up 5.58% year-to-date (YTD) with +$14M in YTD flows. UTES performs worse with -0.52% YTD performance, and -$75M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of XLUI and UTES 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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XLUI vs UTES performance and flow charts

Performance

-6.0-4.0-2.00.02.0%May 11May 18May 25Jun 1Jun 8

Cumulative Flows

-150 M-100 M-50 M0 MMay 11May 18May 25Jun 1Jun 8

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 06/09/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
XLUI
UTES
-1.53%-4.23%
-1.67%-5.00%
+5.58%-0.52%
n/a+9.33%
n/a+80.19%
n/a+104.57%
Flows
XLUI
UTES
+$3M-$154M
+$10M-$7M
+$14M-$75M
-+$841M
-+$1.22B
-+$1.23B
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
XLUI
UTES
+15.40%+24.41%
n/a+21.34%
n/a+21.72%
n/a+20.63%
Max drawdown
XLUI
UTES
-6.25%-8.69%
n/a-13.76%
n/a-17.24%
n/a-20.55%
Max drawdown duration
XLUI
UTES
61d40d
n/a237d
n/a109d
n/a590d
Trading data

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XLUI
UTES
Last sale
6/10/2026 at 1:30 PM
$23.81
$77.01
Previous close
06/09/2026
$23.80
$78.19
Consolidated volume
06/09/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
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Main metrics
Last update 6/10/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
XLUI
UTES
Last price
$23.81
$77.01
1D performance
+0.04%
-1.51%
AuM$18.55 M$1.33 B
E/R0.35%0.49%
Characteristics
XLUI
UTES
Management strategyActiveActive
ProviderState Street Investment ManagementVIRTUS Investment Partners
Benchmark--
N° of holdings3119
Asset class--
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateJuly 30, 2025February 7, 2019
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

XLUI
USA
99.72%
Other
0.28%
UTES
USA
99.75%
Other
0.25%

Sectors

XLUI
Utilities
99.72%
Other
0.28%
UTES
Utilities
88.35%
Other
11.65%
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Diversification

XLUI

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

72.63%
UTES

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

91.25%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of April 30, 2026
XLUI
NEXTERA ENERGY
14.03%
SOUTHERN
7.33%
DUKE ENERGY
6.93%
CONSTELLATION ENERGY CORP
6.71%
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER
5.10%
SEMPRA ENERGY
4.27%
DOMINION ENERGY
3.79%
ENTERGY
3.65%
VISTRA CORP
3.46%
XCEL ENERGY
3.38%
EXELON CORP
3.24%
PUBLIC SRVCE ENT
2.81%
CONSOLIDATED EDISON
2.77%
WEC ENERGY GROUP INC
2.64%
PG&E
2.51%
UTES
CONSTELLATION ENERGY CORP
11.46%
US87422Q1094
11.40%
VISTRA CORP
11.02%
XCEL ENERGY
7.05%
CENTERPOINT ENERGY
6.68%
ENTERGY
5.23%
ALLIANT ENERGY
4.91%
NEXTERA ENERGY
4.85%
NRG ENERGY
4.79%
SEMPRA ENERGY
4.60%
IDACORP
4.35%
PPL
4.28%
AMEREN
3.72%
CMS ENERGY
3.46%
NISOURCE
3.46%
Frequently asked questions about XLUI and UTES

How have the XLUI and UTES ETFs performed in 2026?

As of June 9, 2026, XLUI is up 5.58% year-to-date (YTD), while UTES has lost -0.52%. That puts XLUI better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: XLUI or UTES?

Year-to-date, the XLUI ETF saw +$14M in flows, compared to -$75M for UTES.

Which ETF is bigger: XLUI or UTES?

As of June 9, 2026, XLUI holds $18.55 M in assets under management (AUM), while UTES manages $1.33 B.

What sectors do the XLUI and UTES ETFs invest in?

XLUI leans toward sectors like Utilities. Meanwhile, UTES focuses on Utilities.

What are the top holdings of the XLUI ETF and UTES ETF?

XLUI top holdings include NEXTERA ENERGY, SOUTHERN and DUKE ENERGY. UTES holds in its top three: CONSTELLATION ENERGY CORP, US87422Q1094 and VISTRA CORP.

Which ETF is more diversified: XLUI or UTES?

XLUI holds 31 securities with 72.63% of its assets in the top 15. UTES has 19 securities and a top 15 weight of 91.25%.

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