XRTvsITBETF Comparison
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State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) and iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (ITB) belong to the same industry segment: US Cons. Discretionary. XRT's top 3 sector exposures are Consumer Discretionary, Consumer Staples and Materials. In contrast, ITB's top sector exposures are Consumer Discretionary, Industrials and Materials. XRT is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.35%, versus 0.38% for ITB. XRT is up 0.19% year-to-date (YTD) with -$93M in YTD flows. ITB performs better with 3.35% YTD performance, and -$60M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of XRT and ITB 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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XRT vs ITB performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/27/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | XRT ITB | +8.41%+11.71% | -3.39%-3.54% | +0.19%+3.35% | +25.08%+9.96% | +44.39%+37.13% | -1.83%+41.17% |
| Flows | XRT ITB | -$177M+$102M | -$98M-$136M | -$93M-$60M | +$66M+$26M | -$54M+$488M | -$295M-$415M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | XRT ITB | +19.97%+29.15% | +20.74%+29.08% | +22.56%+27.52% | +26.96%+29.21% |
| Max drawdown | XRT ITB | -12.37%-22.29% | -13.52%-24.40% | -25.60%-33.51% | -44.51%-40.54% |
| Max drawdown duration | XRT ITB | 78d70d | 102d231d | 244d554d | 1623d555d |
Trading data
XRT | ITB | |
Last sale 4/28/2026 at 5:27 PM | $84.66 | $98.26 |
| Previous close 04/27/2026 | $85.25 | $99.36 |
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Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 4/28/2026 at 5:27 PM
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XRT | ITB | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $84.66 | $98.26 |
| 1D performance | -0.69% | -1.11% |
| AuM | $366.48 M | $2.65 B |
| E/R | 0.35% | 0.38% |
Characteristics
XRT | ITB | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | State Street Investment Management | iShares |
| Benchmark | S&P Retail Select Industry Index | Dow Jones U.S. Select Home Construction Index |
| N° of holdings | 73 | 46 |
| Asset class | Equities | Equities |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | June 19, 2006 | May 1, 2006 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
XRT
USA
98.48%
Other
1.52%
ITB
USA
99.91%
Other
0.09%
Sectors
XRT
Consumer Discreti.
79.99%
Consumer Staples
16.31%
Other
3.7%
ITB
Consumer Discreti.
77.02%
Industrials
16.55%
Other
6.43%
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Diversification
XRT
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
22.97%
ITB
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
76.89%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of March 31, 2026
XRT
GROCERY OUTLET HOLDING CORP
1.64%
SONIC AUTOMOTIVE
1.61%
MURPHY USA
1.60%
BURLINGTON STORES
1.54%
CASEYS GENERAL STORES
1.53%
GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE
1.52%
BJS WHOLESALE CLUB HOLDINGS INC
1.52%
CHEWY INC
1.51%
INGLES MARKETS
1.51%
FIVE BELOW
1.51%
ABERCROMBIE AND FITCH
1.51%
ALBERTSONS COMPANIES
1.49%
MACYS
1.49%
PRICESMART
1.49%
THE GAP
1.48%
ITB
D R HORTON
15.01%
PULTEGROUP
9.17%
LENNAR CORPORATION
7.61%
NVR
7.47%
TOLL BROTHERS
5.25%
SHERWIN WILLIAMS
4.68%
LOWE'S COS INC
4.51%
HOME DEPOT
4.42%
TOPBUILD CORP
3.98%
LENNOX INTERNATIONAL
3.30%
MASCO
2.73%
INSTALLED BUILDING PRODUCTS
2.44%
TAYLOR MORRISON HOME CORP
2.31%
BUILDERS FIRSTSOURCE
2.03%
OWENS CORNING
1.98%
Frequently asked questions about XRT and ITB
How have the XRT and ITB ETFs performed in 2026?
As of April 27, 2026, XRT is up 0.19% year-to-date (YTD), while ITB has returned 3.35%. That puts ITB better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: XRT or ITB?
Year-to-date, the XRT ETF saw -$93M in flows, compared to -$60M for ITB.
Which ETF is more volatile: XRT or ITB?
Over the past year, XRT had a volatility of 20.74%, while ITB experienced 29.08%.
Which ETF is bigger: XRT or ITB?
As of April 27, 2026, XRT holds $366.48 M in assets under management (AUM), while ITB manages $2.65 B.
What sectors do the XRT and ITB ETFs invest in?
XRT leans toward sectors like Consumer Discretionary and Consumer Staples. Meanwhile, ITB focuses on Consumer Discretionary and Industrials.
What are the top holdings of the XRT ETF and ITB ETF?
XRT top holdings include GROCERY OUTLET HOLDING CORP, SONIC AUTOMOTIVE and MURPHY USA. ITB holds in its top three: D R HORTON, PULTEGROUP and LENNAR CORPORATION.
Which ETF is more diversified: XRT or ITB?
XRT holds 74 securities with 22.97% of its assets in the top 15. ITB has 47 securities and a top 15 weight of 76.89%.
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