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State Street SPDR S&P Pharmaceuticals ETF
XPH performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 28, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +3.93% | +20.29% | +23.16% | +61.68% | +64.08% | +38.34% |
| Flows | +$65M | +$63M | +$179M | +$203M | +$132M | +$144M |
Characteristics
The State Street SPDR S&P Pharmaceuticals ETF is built to track the S&P Pharmaceuticals 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 | 63 |
| 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 June 30, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 63
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +24.37% | +22.20% | +20.24% | +20.86% |
Max drawdown | -8.13% | -11.78% | -23.45% | -31.59% |
Max drawdown duration | 41d | 50d | 322d | 1566d |
Time to recover | 30d | 18d | 173d | 729d |
Replication quality
Data as of June 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 XPH?
XPH is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by State Street Investment Management.
What index does XPH track?
XPH tracks the S&P Pharmaceuticals Select Industry Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does XPH invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Equally Weighted US Pharmaceuticals Equities. It is part of the segment: US Health Care.
What is the expense ratio of XPH?
The total expense ratio (TER) of XPH is 0.35%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was XPH launched?
XPH was launched on June 19, 2006, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of XPH?
XPH is issued by State Street Investment Management.
What is the AUM of XPH?
As of July 28, 2026, XPH manages $485.98 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has XPH performed recently?
As of July 28, 2026, XPH delivered a return of 3.93% over the past month (1M performance), 20.29% over the past three months (3M), and 23.16% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for XPH?
As of July 28, 2026, XPH has seen net flows of +$65M in the past month (1M flow) and +$179M year-to-date (YTD).
Does XPH pay dividends?
As of July 28, 2026, XPH has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.49%.
How many holdings are in XPH
As of June 30, 2026, XPH holds 63 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is XPH?
As of June 30, 2026, XPH holds 63 securities, with 29.74% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of XPH?
As of June 30, 2026, XPH holds a portfolio of 63 underlyings, with its largest positions including MBX Biosciences, Inc., Alumis, Inc. and Trevi Therapeutics, Inc.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does XPH invest in?
As of June 30, 2026, XPH has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does XPH focus on?
As of June 30, 2026, XPH is primarily exposed to Healthcare.
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