XLB (Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund)
| name | XLB (Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund) |
| type | Stock ETF |
| index | Materials Select Sector Index |
| mkt cap | Large Cap |
| style | Blend |
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.
| Lifetime Return | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dates | 12/22/98 | 1/5/26 |
| Close Price | $10.41 | $46.59 |
| Adj. Price | $5.74 | $46.59 |
| # of Years | 27 | |
| Lifetime Price Return | 5.70% | |
| Lifetime Total Return | 8.00% | |
| Annual Return | Price Return | Total Return |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Annual Arithmetic Return | 7.00% | 9.30% |
| Geometric CAGR | 5.30% | 7.60% |
| % Positive Years | 70% | 74% |
| Avg Annual Dividend Yield | 2.20% | |
| Rolling Returns | 1-Yr | 3-Yr | 5-Yr | 10-Yr | 15-Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Geometric CAGR-Price | 6.80% | 6.00% | 6.40% | 5.70% | 5.90% |
| Avg Geometric CAGR-Total | 9.20% | 8.40% | 8.80% | 8.10% | 8.30% |
| % Pos. Days-Price Return | 67% | 81% | 89% | 98% | 100% |
| % Pos. Days-Total Return | 71% | 86% | 96% | 100% | 100% |
Last Updated: January 5, 2026