XLU (Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund)
| name | XLU (Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund) |
| type | Stock ETF |
| index | Utilities 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: electric utilities; water utilities; multi-utilities; independent power and renewable electricity producers; and gas utilities. The fund is non-diversified.
| Lifetime Return | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dates | 12/22/98 | 1/5/26 |
| Close Price | $14.91 | $42.20 |
| Adj. Price | $5.87 | $42.20 |
| # of Years | 27 | |
| Lifetime Price Return | 3.90% | |
| Lifetime Total Return | 7.60% | |
| Annual Return | Price Return | Total Return |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Annual Arithmetic Return | 5.30% | 9.00% |
| Geometric CAGR | 4.20% | 7.80% |
| % Positive Years | 67% | 78% |
| Avg Annual Dividend Yield | 3.50% | |
| Rolling Returns | 1-Yr | 3-Yr | 5-Yr | 10-Yr | 15-Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Geometric CAGR-Price | 5.30% | 4.10% | 4.70% | 4.60% | 4.80% |
| Avg Geometric CAGR-Total | 9.00% | 7.80% | 8.50% | 8.40% | 8.60% |
| % Pos. Days-Price Return | 71% | 73% | 81% | 94% | 100% |
| % Pos. Days-Total Return | 77% | 78% | 97% | 100% | 100% |
Last Updated: January 5, 2026