XLB

As of May 25, 2025, the XLB returned 2.38% Year-To-Date and 3.78% of annualized return in the last 10 years.

The table below presents the monthly returns of XLB, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.

XLB has an expense ratio of 0.20%, which is considered low. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.

The current rank of XLB is 60, indicating average performance compared to other portfolios on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for positions. Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

XLB Sharpe ratios as of May 25, 2025 (values are recalculated daily):

• 1-Year: 0.82
• 5-Year: 0.27
• 10-Year: 0.27
• All Time: 0.36

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 0.49 to 1.03, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio falls between the 25th and 75th percentiles. This indicates that its risk-adjusted performance is in line with the majority of portfolios, suggesting a balanced approach to risk and return—likely suitable for a wide range of investors.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of XLB compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.

XLB provided a 10.84% dividend yield over the last twelve months.

The table below shows the monthly dividends paid by this portfolio.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the XLB. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the XLB was 29.77%, occurring on Oct 27, 2008. Recovery took 272 trading sessions.

The current XLB drawdown is 3.03%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.