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State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLF performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 21, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +4.54% | +7.68% | +3.34% | +8.74% | +66.84% | +67.19% |
| Flows | +$1.27B | -$392M | +$970M | +$431M | +$1.27B | -$54M |
Characteristics
The State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF is built to track the S&P Financials 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 | 76 |
| 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 June 30, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 76
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Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +13.09% | +14.56% | +16.07% | +18.46% |
Max drawdown | -2.78% | -14.79% | -15.51% | -25.84% |
Max drawdown duration | 48d | 177d | 116d | 770d |
Time to recover | 6d | 98d | 80d | 498d |
Replication quality
Data as of June 30, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
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| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
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| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is XLF?
XLF is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by State Street Investment Management.
What index does XLF track?
XLF tracks the S&P Financials Select Sector Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does XLF invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Large Cap US Financials Equities. It is part of the segment: US Financials.
What is the expense ratio of XLF?
The total expense ratio (TER) of XLF is 0.08%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was XLF launched?
XLF was launched on December 16, 1998, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of XLF?
XLF is issued by State Street Investment Management.
What is the AUM of XLF?
As of July 21, 2026, XLF manages $55.22 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has XLF performed recently?
As of July 21, 2026, XLF delivered a return of 4.54% over the past month (1M performance), 7.68% over the past three months (3M), and 3.34% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for XLF?
As of July 21, 2026, XLF has seen net flows of +$1.27B in the past month (1M flow) and +$970M year-to-date (YTD).
Does XLF pay dividends?
As of July 21, 2026, XLF has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.44%.
How many holdings are in XLF
As of June 30, 2026, XLF holds 76 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is XLF?
As of June 30, 2026, XLF holds 76 securities, with 66.77% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of XLF?
As of June 30, 2026, XLF holds a portfolio of 76 underlyings, with its largest positions including Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Visa, Inc.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does XLF invest in?
As of June 30, 2026, XLF has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does XLF focus on?
As of June 30, 2026, XLF is primarily exposed to Finance.
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