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State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLP performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 23, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +2.80% | +1.26% | +8.05% | +4.85% | +17.82% | +36.80% |
| Flows | -$1.79B | -$1.61B | -$1.14B | -$1.33B | -$4.85B | +$1.99B |
Characteristics
The State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF is built to track the S&P Consumer Staples 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 | 35 |
| 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 35
Top 15 Holdings
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +15.32% | +12.35% | +12.02% | +13.18% |
Max drawdown | -9.67% | -9.67% | -13.40% | -16.28% |
Max drawdown duration | 53d | 53d | 315d | 707d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 152d | 538d |
Replication quality
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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 XLP?
XLP is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by State Street Investment Management.
What index does XLP track?
XLP tracks the S&P Consumer Staples Select Sector Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does XLP invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Large Cap US Consumer Staples Equities. It is part of the segment: US Cons. Staples.
What is the expense ratio of XLP?
The total expense ratio (TER) of XLP is 0.08%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was XLP launched?
XLP was launched on December 16, 1998, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of XLP?
XLP is issued by State Street Investment Management.
What is the AUM of XLP?
As of April 23, 2026, XLP manages $14.62 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has XLP performed recently?
As of April 23, 2026, XLP delivered a return of 2.8% over the past month (1M performance), 1.26% over the past three months (3M), and 8.05% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for XLP?
As of April 23, 2026, XLP has seen net flows of -$1.79B in the past month (1M flow) and -$1.14B year-to-date (YTD).
Does XLP pay dividends?
As of April 23, 2026, XLP has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 2.61%.
How many holdings are in XLP
As of March 31, 2026, XLP holds 35 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is XLP?
As of March 31, 2026, XLP holds 35 securities, with 76.39% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of XLP?
As of March 31, 2026, XLP holds a portfolio of 35 underlyings, with its largest positions including WALMART INC, COSTCO WHOLESALE and PROCTERGAMBLE. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does XLP invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, XLP has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does XLP focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, XLP is primarily exposed to Consumer Staples.
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