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State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF
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XLK performance and flow charts
Performance
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Historic performance and flows
Data as of March 10, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -1.93% | -5.90% | -2.91% | +34.37% | +110.37% | +124.27% |
| Flows | -$709M | -$2.97B | -$2.05B | +$585M | +$5.03B | +$5.90B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +22.73% | +26.92% | +23.20% | +24.78% |
Max drawdown | -9.11% | -17.78% | -25.74% | -33.57% |
Max drawdown duration | 41d | 45d | 113d | 534d |
Time to recover | N/A | 32d | 65d | 246d |
Replication quality
Data as of February 27, 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 |
Exposure
Data as of January 31, 2026Countries
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Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 70
Top 15 Holdings
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 |
| Provider | SPDR |
| N° of holdings | 70 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equities |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | December 16, 1998 |
| ESG | No |
What type of ETF is XLK?
XLK is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by SPDR.
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 SPDR.
What is the AUM of XLK?
As of March 10, 2026, XLK manages $87.80 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has XLK performed recently?
As of March 10, 2026, XLK delivered a return of -1.93% over the past month (1M performance), -5.9% over the past three months (3M), and -2.91% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for XLK?
As of March 10, 2026, XLK has seen net flows of -$709M in the past month (1M flow) and -$2.05B year-to-date (YTD).
Does XLK pay dividends?
As of March 10, 2026, XLK has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.56%.
How many holdings are in XLK
As of January 31, 2026, XLK holds 70 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 January 31, 2026, XLK holds 70 securities, with 71.32% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of XLK?
As of January 31, 2026, XLK holds a portfolio of 70 underlyings, with its largest positions including NVIDIA, APPLE and MICROSOFT-T. 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 January 31, 2026, XLK has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does XLK focus on?
As of January 31, 2026, XLK is primarily exposed to Information Technology.
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