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State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLU performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 19, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +1.84% | -7.18% | -1.02% | -6.97% | +54.27% | +45.94% |
| Flows | +$2.44B | +$2.25B | +$2.72B | +$3.23B | +$5.69B | +$8.65B |
Characteristics
The State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF is built to track the S&P Utilities 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 | 31 |
| 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 August 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 31
Top 15 Holdings
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Countries
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Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +15.41% | +15.73% | +16.15% | +17.46% |
Max drawdown | -14.52% | -16.03% | -16.03% | -25.30% |
Max drawdown duration | 85d | 232d | 232d | 688d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | 304d |
Replication quality
Data as of September 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 XLU?
XLU is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by State Street Investment Management.
What index does XLU track?
XLU tracks the S&P Utilities Select Sector Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does XLU invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Large Cap US Utilities Equities. It is part of the segment: US Utilities.
What is the expense ratio of XLU?
The total expense ratio (TER) of XLU is 0.08%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was XLU launched?
XLU was launched on December 16, 1998, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of XLU?
XLU is issued by State Street Investment Management.
What is the AUM of XLU?
As of October 19, 2026, XLU manages $23.84 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has XLU performed recently?
As of October 19, 2026, XLU delivered a return of 1.84% over the past month (1M performance), -7.18% over the past three months (3M), and -1.02% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for XLU?
As of October 19, 2026, XLU has seen net flows of +$2.44B in the past month (1M flow) and +$2.72B year-to-date (YTD).
Does XLU pay dividends?
As of October 19, 2026, XLU has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 2.93%.
How many holdings are in XLU
As of August 31, 2026, XLU holds 31 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is XLU?
As of August 31, 2026, XLU holds 31 securities, with 72.44% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of XLU?
As of August 31, 2026, XLU holds a portfolio of 31 underlyings, with its largest positions including NextEra Energy, Inc., The Southern Co. and Duke Energy Corp.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does XLU invest in?
As of August 31, 2026, XLU has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does XLU focus on?
As of August 31, 2026, XLU is primarily exposed to Utilities.
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