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XLU ETF · State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF
Performance & flows
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +2.99%  | +9.11%  | +21.05%  | +44.42% | +61.18% | +0.49% | +0.49% | +8.77% | |
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +9.11% | +21.05% | +44.42% | +61.18% |
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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 XLU 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.
XLU’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.
Replication
Issuer
| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
SPY | State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust | €619.26B |
GLD | State Street SPDR Gold Shares ETF | €137.11B |
SPYM | State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF | €115.38B |
XLK | State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | €87.13B |
XLF | State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF | €43.95B |
Frequently asked questions about XLU
What does State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF, XLU, invest in?
XLU is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Large Cap US Utilities Equities.
Which benchmark or index does XLU replicate?
XLU tracks the S&P Utilities Select Sector Total Return Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of XLU?
XLU carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.08%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was XLU launched?
XLU was introduced to the market on December 16, 1998. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of XLU?
State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF, XLU, is provided by SPDR. Learn more about SPDR here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of XLU?
XLU oversees €20.7B in assets as of April 23, 2026.
How has XLU performed lately?
Based on data from April 23, 2026, XLU returned 2.99% over the past month, 9.11% over the last three months and 8.77% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for XLU?
As of April 23, 2026, XLU recorded net flows of -€392M over the last month and +€643M year-to-date.
Does XLU distribute dividends?
XLU follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 23, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 2.58%.
What are the main country or region exposures of XLU?
As of March 31, 2026, XLU has significant geographic allocations in USA.
In which sector or theme does XLU invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, XLU focuses largely on Utilities.
How many securities does XLU hold and how diversified is it?
As of March 31, 2026, XLU holds 31 positions in its portfolio, with 72.30% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in XLU?
As of March 31, 2026, XLU top three holdings include NEXTERA ENERGY, SOUTHERN and DUKE ENERGY.
What is the base currency of XLU?
The base currency of XLU is USD.
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