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XLB ETF · State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF
Performance & flows
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -4.83%  | +9.93% | +19.25%  | +31.84% | +40.21% | +1.00% | +1.00% | +11.82%  | |
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Key fund info
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +9.93% | +19.25% | +31.84% | +40.21% |
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Exposure
Sustainability
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Our partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about XLB ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.
ESG Consensus® is based on the Final Sustainability Grade, which itself consists of 10 grades. Our partner Conser calculates the exact grade, based on market intelligence, using their proprietary ESG Consensus® methodology.
XLB’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.
Replication
Issuer
| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
SPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust | €563.64B |
GLD | SPDR Gold Shares ETF | €131.4B |
SPYM | State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF | €103.5B |
XLK | State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | €73.77B |
BIL | State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | €43.24B |
Frequently asked questions about XLB
What does State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF, XLB, invest in?
XLB is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Large Cap US Materials Equities.
Which benchmark or index does XLB replicate?
XLB tracks the S&P Materials Select Sector Total Return Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of XLB?
XLB carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.08%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was XLB launched?
XLB was introduced to the market on December 16, 1998. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of XLB?
State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF, XLB, is provided by SPDR. Learn more about SPDR here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of XLB?
XLB oversees €5.74B in assets as of April 1, 2026.
How has XLB performed lately?
Based on data from April 1, 2026, XLB returned -4.83% over the past month, 9.93% over the last three months and 11.82% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for XLB?
As of April 1, 2026, XLB recorded net flows of -€160M over the last month and +€588M year-to-date.
Does XLB distribute dividends?
XLB follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 1, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 1.73%.
What are the main country or region exposures of XLB?
As of February 28, 2026, XLB has significant geographic allocations in USA, Ireland and Netherlands.
In which sector or theme does XLB invest in?
As of February 28, 2026, XLB focuses largely on Materials.
How many securities does XLB hold and how diversified is it?
As of February 28, 2026, XLB holds 25 positions in its portfolio, with 75.55% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in XLB?
As of February 28, 2026, XLB top three holdings include IE000S9YS762, NEWMONT CORP and FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC.
What is the base currency of XLB?
The base currency of XLB is USD.
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