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SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (XOP) Sharpe Ratio: 0.81

ETF · Currency in USD · Last updated Jul 12, 2026

The SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (XOP) seeks to track the S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production Select Industry Index, an equal-weighted index of U.S. companies engaged in oil and natural gas exploration and production. Its equal-weight methodology gives smaller E&P companies greater representation than cap-weighted energy funds, resulting in higher volatility. It launched in June 2006.

XOP's Sharpe Ratio of 0.81 indicates that for each unit of volatility, it generates 0.81 units of excess return above the risk-free rate. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Jul 12, 2026).

Sharpe uses total volatility (standard deviation) which includes both upside and downside price movements, making it useful for comparing risk-adjusted returns across different assets. For how to read this number and when it can mislead, see Sharpe Ratio Explained.

XOP Sharpe Ratio Rank

XOP Sharpe Ratio Rank: 27.027
Below Average

XOP ranks above 27.0% of all investments in our database based on Sharpe Ratio over the past 12 months, indicating below-average returns relative to volatility. Securities are ranked from 0 (worst) to 100 (best).

What moves the rank

  • Strong returns with low total volatility → Higher rank
  • High volatility (both upside and downside) → Lower rank
  • Consistent returns → Higher rank than volatile returns of same magnitude
  • Sharp drawdowns increase volatility → Lower rank

What you can do with this information

  • Returns may not adequately compensate for volatility taken
  • Consider smaller allocation given below-average risk-adjusted profile
  • Explore higher-ranked investments with better consistency
  • Assess whether the volatility profile aligns with your portfolio goals

XOP Sharpe Ratio Market Positioning

The chart shows XOP's Sharpe Ratio relative to all ETFs on our platform, with color zones indicating percentile rankings. Higher ratios indicate better risk-adjusted returns.

  • Red zone (bottom 25%): 0.74 or lower
  • Yellow zone (middle 50%): 0.74 to 1.91
  • Green zone (top 25%): 1.91 or higher
  • Top 1%: 6.52+
  • Median: 1.38 — half of all investments score higher

How it compares to other similar ETFs

The table compares SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF's Sharpe Ratio with other ETFs in the Energy Equities category across multiple time periods, showing how XOP's risk-adjusted performance compares to similar funds.

Data shows 1-, 5-, and 10-year periods, plus each fund's all-time average, as of Jul 12, 2026.

SymbolName1Y Sharpe Ratio5Y Sharpe Ratio10Y Sharpe RatioAll Time Sharpe Ratio
CRAKVanEck Oil Refiners ETF2.54
USNGAmplify Samsung U.S. Natural Gas Infrastructure ETF2.48
EIPXFT Energy Income Partners Strategy ETF2.41
PXJInvesco Dynamic Oil & Gas Services ETF2.38
BESFBastion Energy ETF2.28
PIPEInvesco SteelPath MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF2.19
XESSPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF2.13
EINCVanEck Energy Income ETF2.05
HAPVanEck Natural Resources ETF2.02
TPYPTortoise North American Pipeline Fund2.00
XOPSPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF0.81

S&P 500 Index

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Historical Sharpe Ratio

The chart shows XOP's rolling Sharpe ratio over time compared to your chosen benchmark. Rising trends indicate improving returns relative to total volatility, while declining trends may signal deteriorating risk-adjusted performance or increased volatility. Use multiple timeframes to distinguish short-term fluctuations from long-term patterns.

Identify market cycles by observing when XOP consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.

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