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State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLK performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 20, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -8.55% | +13.81% | +22.34% | +35.22% | +103.43% | +142.54% |
| Flows | -$8.80B | +$1.07B | +$1.25B | +$2.08B | +$7.84B | +$8.93B |
Characteristics
The State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF is built to track the S&P Technology 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 | 74 |
| 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 74
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +33.27% | +24.73% | +24.74% | +25.71% |
Max drawdown | -11.31% | -15.92% | -25.74% | -33.57% |
Max drawdown duration | 48d | 168d | 113d | 534d |
Time to recover | N/A | 17d | 65d | 246d |
Replication quality
Data as of June 30, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is XLK?
XLK is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by State Street Investment Management.
What index does XLK track?
XLK tracks the S&P Technology Select Sector Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does XLK invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Large Cap US Information Technology Equities. It is part of the segment: US Info. Technology.
What is the expense ratio of XLK?
The total expense ratio (TER) of XLK is 0.08%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was XLK launched?
XLK was launched on December 16, 1998, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of XLK?
XLK is issued by State Street Investment Management.
What is the AUM of XLK?
As of July 20, 2026, XLK manages $114.66 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has XLK performed recently?
As of July 20, 2026, XLK delivered a return of -8.55% over the past month (1M performance), 13.81% over the past three months (3M), and 22.34% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for XLK?
As of July 20, 2026, XLK has seen net flows of -$8.80B in the past month (1M flow) and +$1.25B year-to-date (YTD).
Does XLK pay dividends?
As of July 20, 2026, XLK has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.45%.
How many holdings are in XLK
As of June 30, 2026, XLK holds 74 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is XLK?
As of June 30, 2026, XLK holds 74 securities, with 69.09% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of XLK?
As of June 30, 2026, XLK holds a portfolio of 74 underlyings, with its largest positions including NVIDIA Corp., Apple, Inc. and Microsoft Corp.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does XLK invest in?
As of June 30, 2026, XLK has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does XLK focus on?
As of June 30, 2026, XLK is primarily exposed to Technology.
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