XLU · State Street(R) Utilities Select Sector SPDR(R) ETF
XLU tracks utilities and returned +5.8% over the past year.
Period by period
| Window | Total return | S&P 500 | Gap to S&P 500 | Gap to Nasdaq-100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 months | −2.2% | +4.7% | −6.9 pts | −4.3 pts |
| 6 months | −6.6% | +15.2% | −21.8 pts | −26.8 pts |
| 1 year | +5.8% | +20.0% | −14.2 pts | −19.8 pts |
| 3 years | +52.8% | +78.0% | −25.2 pts | −40.7 pts |
| Since listing | +387.4% | +811.4% | −424.0 pts | −1296.7 pts |
In plain words
XLU is a index equity fund tracking Utilities. Over the year to Sep 4, 2026 it returned +5.8% with distributions reinvested, against +20.0% for the S&P 500 and +25.6% for the Nasdaq-100. The prospectus expense ratio is 0.08% a year. By its holdings filed for Jun 30, 2026, 100% of the fund by weight is stocks the S&P 500 also holds, across 31 positions, with the top ten at 57.7%. It sat 8.5% below its high of Feb 27, 2026 on Sep 4, 2026.
| What it tracks | Utilities |
|---|---|
| Fund type | Index equity fund |
| Expense ratio (prospectus XBRL) | 0.08% |
| Price | $43.08 |
| Listed since | Jan 4, 2010 |
| Net assets (SEC filing, whole fund, as filed for Jun 30, 2026) | $23.1bn |
| Below its high (ETFIQ) | −8.5% |
| Holdings | 31 |
| Top ten weight | 57.7% |
| Holdings as of (SEC filing) | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Top holdings | NextEra Energy Inc 12.9%, Southern Co/The 7.6%, Duke Energy Corp 7.0%, Constellation Energy Corp 5.6%, American Electric Power Co Inc 5.3%, Sempra 4.3%, Dominion Energy Inc 4.2%, Entergy Corp 3.7%, Vistra Corp 3.5%, Xcel Energy Inc 3.5% |
| Already in the S&P 500, by weight (ETFIQ) | 100.0% |
| Active share vs the S&P 500 (ETFIQ) | 97.8% |
| Already in the Nasdaq-100, by weight (ETFIQ) | 17.8% |
Questions people ask
- How has XLU performed?
- Over the year to Sep 4, 2026, XLU returned +5.8% with distributions reinvested, against +20.0% for the S&P 500. Over three years the figure is +52.8%.
- What does XLU cost?
- The prospectus expense ratio is 0.08% a year.
- What does XLU hold?
- 31 positions as filed for Jun 30, 2026, with the top ten at 57.7% of the fund. 100% of its weight is in stocks the S&P 500 also holds.
- How far is XLU below its high?
- 8.5% below its high of Feb 27, 2026, measured on the reinvested series to Sep 4, 2026.
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