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State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLB performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 28, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +4.77% | +3.34% | +13.91% | +26.63% | +35.37% | +36.20% |
| Flows | +$793M | +$1.11B | +$1.27B | +$1.11B | +$329M | -$1.30B |
Characteristics
The State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF is built to track the S&P Materials Select Sector Total Return Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | State Street Investment Management |
| N° of holdings | 25 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | December 16, 1998 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 25
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Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +19.37% | +16.38% | +16.90% | +18.89% |
Max drawdown | -12.34% | -12.34% | -23.18% | -24.78% |
Max drawdown duration | 76d | 76d | 445d | 679d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 276d | 521d |
Replication quality
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1 year cumulative return difference | |
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| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
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| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is XLB?
XLB is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by State Street Investment Management.
What index does XLB track?
XLB tracks the S&P Materials Select Sector Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does XLB invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Large Cap US Materials Equities. It is part of the segment: US Materials.
What is the expense ratio of XLB?
The total expense ratio (TER) of XLB is 0.08%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was XLB launched?
XLB was launched on December 16, 1998, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of XLB?
XLB is issued by State Street Investment Management.
What is the AUM of XLB?
As of April 28, 2026, XLB manages $7.34 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has XLB performed recently?
As of April 28, 2026, XLB delivered a return of 4.77% over the past month (1M performance), 3.34% over the past three months (3M), and 13.91% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for XLB?
As of April 28, 2026, XLB has seen net flows of +$793M in the past month (1M flow) and +$1.27B year-to-date (YTD).
Does XLB pay dividends?
As of April 28, 2026, XLB has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.7%.
How many holdings are in XLB
As of March 31, 2026, XLB holds 25 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is XLB?
As of March 31, 2026, XLB holds 25 securities, with 75.64% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of XLB?
As of March 31, 2026, XLB holds a portfolio of 25 underlyings, with its largest positions including IE000S9YS762, NEWMONT CORP and FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does XLB invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, XLB has its largest geographic exposures in USA and Ireland.
What sectors or themes does XLB focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, XLB is primarily exposed to Materials.
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