State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF XLU
State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF Price Chart
XLU Key Statistics
XLU Top 10 Holdings
Holdings are the fund's largest positions and shift over time. Source: fund data, updated daily.
XLU Sector Allocation
XLU — bull case vs bear case
- Top-heavy: the largest holding is 14.00% 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 ($24.05B AUM) means deep liquidity and tight bid-ask spreads.
About State Street Utilities 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: electric utilities; water utilities; multi-utilities; independent power and renewable electricity producers; and gas utilities. The fund is non-diversified.
This page tracks XLU's live price, holdings, expense ratio and returns, refreshed daily. For how we source market data, see our methodology.
XLU ETF FAQ
What does XLU hold?
State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU) holds a portfolio led by NEE, SO, DUK among its top positions. See the full top-10 holdings and sector breakdown above.
What is the XLU expense ratio?
The State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF expense ratio is 0.08% per year — that is about $8.00 annually on a $10,000 investment.
Is XLU a good investment?
Whether XLU 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 XLU pay dividends?
State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF distributes income with a current yield of about 2.54%. Distributions vary with the underlying holdings.
What index does XLU track?
State Street Utilities 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 XLU. Markets are volatile and investing carries risk — always do your own research and read the fund prospectus.