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State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund
XLY performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 23, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +2.27% | +4.21% | -4.67% | -4.32% | +52.66% | +19.44% |
| Flows | -$412M | -$346M | -$1.24B | -$1.58B | -$1.28B | -$2.01B |
Characteristics
The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund is built to track the S&P Consumer Discretionary 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 | 46 |
| 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 46
Top 15 Holdings
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +16.87% | +19.28% | +20.77% | +24.12% |
Max drawdown | -9.01% | -15.00% | -26.02% | -39.67% |
Max drawdown duration | 75d | 284d | 268d | 1080d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 157d | 679d |
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| 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 XLY?
XLY is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by State Street Investment Management.
What index does XLY track?
XLY tracks the S&P Consumer Discretionary Select Sector Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does XLY invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Large Cap US Consumer Discretionary Equities. It is part of the segment: US Cons. Discretionary.
What is the expense ratio of XLY?
The total expense ratio (TER) of XLY is 0.08%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was XLY launched?
XLY was launched on December 16, 1998, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of XLY?
XLY is issued by State Street Investment Management.
What is the AUM of XLY?
As of October 23, 2026, XLY manages $21.84 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has XLY performed recently?
As of October 23, 2026, XLY delivered a return of 2.27% over the past month (1M performance), 4.21% over the past three months (3M), and -4.67% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for XLY?
As of October 23, 2026, XLY has seen net flows of -$412M in the past month (1M flow) and -$1.24B year-to-date (YTD).
Does XLY pay dividends?
As of October 23, 2026, XLY has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.83%.
How many holdings are in XLY
As of August 31, 2026, XLY holds 46 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is XLY?
As of August 31, 2026, XLY holds 46 securities, with 77.88% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of XLY?
As of August 31, 2026, XLY holds a portfolio of 46 underlyings, with its largest positions including Amazon.com, Inc., Tesla, Inc. and The Home Depot, Inc.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does XLY invest in?
As of August 31, 2026, XLY has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does XLY focus on?
As of August 31, 2026, XLY is primarily exposed to Consumer Cyclicals, Consumer Non-Cyclicals and Consumer Services.
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