Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU)
- ISIN
- US81369Y8865
- CUSIP
- 81369Y886
- Issuer
- State Street
- Inception Date
- Dec 16, 1998
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Utilities Equities
- Expense Ratio
- 0.13%
- Index Tracked
- Utilities Select Sector Index
- ETF Home Page
- www.ssga.com
- Asset Class
- Equity
Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
Asset Class Style
- Value
XLUPrice Chart
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XLUPerformance
The chart shows the growth of $10,000 invested in Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund on Jan 5, 2010 and compares it to the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. It would be worth nearly $32,770 for a total return of roughly 227.70%. All prices are adjusted for splits and dividends.
XLUReturns in periods
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| 1M | -0.83% | 0.43% |
| 6M | 4.59% | 9.37% |
| YTD | 8.92% | 22.33% |
| 1Y | 6.94% | 26.59% |
| 5Y | 10.80% | 15.74% |
| 10Y | 10.87% | 14.46% |
XLUMonthly Returns Heatmap
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XLUDividends
Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund granted a 2.96% dividend yield in the last twelve months, as of Nov 27, 2021. The annual payout for that period amounted to $1.98 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.98 | $1.97 | $1.91 | $1.76 | $1.75 | $1.66 | $1.59 | $1.51 | $1.47 | $1.45 | $1.37 | $1.27 |
Dividend yield | 2.96% | 3.14% | 2.95% | 3.33% | 3.33% | 3.42% | 3.67% | 3.19% | 3.86% | 4.14% | 3.80% | 4.06% |
XLUDrawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
XLUWorst Drawdowns
The table below shows the maximum drawdowns of the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund. A maximum drawdown is an indicator of risk. It shows a reduction in portfolio value from its maximum due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown since January 2010 for the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund is 36.07%, recorded on Mar 23, 2020. It took 346 trading sessions for the portfolio to recover.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -36.07% | Feb 19, 2020 | 24 | Mar 23, 2020 | 346 | Aug 5, 2021 | 370 |
| -15.69% | Jan 30, 2015 | 152 | Sep 4, 2015 | 126 | Mar 8, 2016 | 278 |
| -15.59% | Nov 15, 2017 | 58 | Feb 8, 2018 | 179 | Oct 24, 2018 | 237 |
| -12.43% | Jul 7, 2016 | 92 | Nov 14, 2016 | 87 | Mar 22, 2017 | 179 |
| -12.04% | May 1, 2013 | 36 | Jun 20, 2013 | 165 | Feb 14, 2014 | 201 |
| -11.25% | Jul 22, 2011 | 12 | Aug 8, 2011 | 28 | Sep 16, 2011 | 40 |
| -9.94% | Jul 31, 2012 | 75 | Nov 15, 2012 | 70 | Feb 28, 2013 | 145 |
| -9.37% | Jan 20, 2010 | 92 | Jun 1, 2010 | 38 | Jul 26, 2010 | 130 |
| -9.24% | Jul 1, 2014 | 26 | Aug 6, 2014 | 54 | Oct 22, 2014 | 80 |
| -8.66% | Dec 14, 2018 | 7 | Dec 24, 2018 | 39 | Feb 21, 2019 | 46 |
XLUVolatility Chart
Current Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund volatility is 13.05%. The chart below shows the rolling 10-day volatility. Volatility is a statistical measure showing how big price swings are in either direction. The higher asset volatility, the riskier it is, because the price movements are less predictable.
Portfolios with Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund
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