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State Street SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF
XME performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 24, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +10.31% | -6.63% | +13.71% | +106.80% | +137.07% | +193.52% |
| Flows | +$481M | +$625M | +$1.39B | +$2.01B | +$1.25B | +$1.36B |
Characteristics
The State Street SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF is built to track the S&P Metals & Mining Select Industry 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 | 37 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | June 19, 2006 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 37
Top 15 Holdings
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +39.29% | +32.55% | +29.16% | +32.40% |
Max drawdown | -20.90% | -22.54% | -30.47% | -37.25% |
Max drawdown duration | 86d | 89d | 237d | 760d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 89d | 599d |
Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 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 XME?
XME is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by State Street Investment Management.
What index does XME track?
XME tracks the S&P Metals & Mining Select Industry Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does XME invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Equally Weighted US Metals Miners Equities. It is part of the segment: US Materials.
What is the expense ratio of XME?
The total expense ratio (TER) of XME is 0.35%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was XME launched?
XME was launched on June 19, 2006, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of XME?
XME is issued by State Street Investment Management.
What is the AUM of XME?
As of April 24, 2026, XME manages $5.24 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has XME performed recently?
As of April 24, 2026, XME delivered a return of 10.31% over the past month (1M performance), -6.63% over the past three months (3M), and 13.71% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for XME?
As of April 24, 2026, XME has seen net flows of +$481M in the past month (1M flow) and +$1.39B year-to-date (YTD).
Does XME pay dividends?
As of April 24, 2026, XME has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.33%.
How many holdings are in XME
As of March 31, 2026, XME holds 37 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is XME?
As of March 31, 2026, XME holds 37 securities, with 65.96% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of XME?
As of March 31, 2026, XME holds a portfolio of 37 underlyings, with its largest positions including WARRIOR MET COAL, US2189371006 and ALCOA CORP. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does XME invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, XME has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does XME focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, XME is primarily exposed to Materials and Energy.
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