State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF XLB
State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF Price Chart
XLB Key Statistics
XLB Top 10 Holdings
Holdings are the fund's largest positions and shift over time. Source: fund data, updated daily.
XLB Sector Allocation
XLB — bull case vs bear case
- Top-heavy: the largest holding is 14.14% of the fund, so a few names drive much of the performance.
- Single-sector concentration means bigger swings and less diversification than a broad-market fund.
- All ETFs carry market risk — the price can fall, and past performance does not predict future results.
- Very low cost — a 0.08% expense ratio leaves more of the return compounding for you.
- Instant diversification across many holdings in one liquid ticker, with no stock-picking required.
- A large, established fund ($7.31B AUM) means deep liquidity and tight bid-ask spreads.
About State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF
In seeking to track the performance of the index, the fund employs a replication strategy. It generally invests substantially all, but at least 95%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index. The index includes securities of companies from the following industries: chemicals; metals and mining; paper and forest products; containers and packaging; and construction materials. The fund is non-diversified.
This page tracks XLB's live price, holdings, expense ratio and returns, refreshed daily. For how we source market data, see our methodology.
XLB ETF FAQ
What does XLB hold?
State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB) holds a portfolio led by LIN, NEM, NUE among its top positions. See the full top-10 holdings and sector breakdown above.
What is the XLB expense ratio?
The State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF expense ratio is 0.08% per year — that is about $8.00 annually on a $10,000 investment.
Is XLB a good investment?
Whether XLB suits you depends on your goals, time horizon and risk tolerance. Weigh the bull case and bear case above, the cost, and how it fits your overall portfolio. Nothing here is financial advice.
Does XLB pay dividends?
State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF distributes income with a current yield of about 1.70%. Distributions vary with the underlying holdings.
What index does XLB track?
State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF is a sector ETF from State Street Investment Management. Its objective and benchmark index are detailed in the fund prospectus on the issuer's site.
ETF data is for information only and may be delayed. Nothing here is investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell XLB. Markets are volatile and investing carries risk — always do your own research and read the fund prospectus.