Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLB)
| Assets | $5.04B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.08% |
| PE Ratio | 21.78 |
| Shares Out | 113.75M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.72 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.90% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Payout Ratio | 42.29% |
| 1-Year Return | -5.69% |
| Volume | 7,123,622 |
| Open | 44.34 |
| Previous Close | 44.24 |
| Day's Range | 44.09 - 44.64 |
| 52-Week Low | 36.56 |
| 52-Week High | 46.58 |
| Beta | 1.02 |
| Holdings | 29 |
| Inception Date | Dec 16, 1998 |
About XLB
Fund Home PageThe Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLB) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the S&P Materials Select Sector index, a market-cap-weighted index of US basic materials companies XLB was launched on Dec 16, 1998 and is issued by State Street.
Top 10 Holdings
64.05% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Linde plc | LIN | 15.27% |
| Newmont Corporation | NEM | 8.04% |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company | SHW | 6.27% |
| Ecolab Inc. | ECL | 5.44% |
| Nucor Corporation | NUE | 5.29% |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. | FCX | 5.17% |
| Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. | MLM | 4.76% |
| Vulcan Materials Company | VMC | 4.73% |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. | APD | 4.70% |
| Corteva, Inc. | CTVA | 4.38% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2025 | $0.42889 | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Jun 23, 2025 | $0.43789 | Jun 25, 2025 |
| Mar 24, 2025 | $0.40678 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.44431 | Dec 26, 2024 |
| Sep 23, 2024 | $0.41843 | Sep 25, 2024 |
| Jun 24, 2024 | $0.42549 | Jun 26, 2024 |
News
State Street Now Distributor for Select Sector SPDR ETFs
State Street Investment Management (SSIM) has been the investment advisor for the Select Sector SPDR ETFs since 1998. It will now take over the distribution and marketing for these funds.
XLB's Tough Year: Weak Momentum, Rising Risks, And No Clear Turnaround
Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF continues to underperform the S&P 500, rising just 4% over the past year despite sector tailwinds. XLB maintains a decent valuation with a 16.9x P/E and attractive 1.4...
Schwab IMPACT 2025: Record $13T in ETFs & What's Next for ETF Assets
Matt Camuso, Head of ETF Solutions at BNY Investments, says there are $13 trillion of assets in ETFs. That's compared to $5 trillion a year prior.
Off the Charts: Bull case for materials
'Fast Money' guest trader Katie Stockton talks technical indicators she is following in materials and energy.
Funds Only Portfolio: Potentially $6,000 Per Month Income
A diversified, funds-only portfolio can deliver reliable 6-7% income and market-matching growth, ideal for retirees seeking simplicity and peace of mind. Asset allocation spans dividend growth, bonds,...
Tariffs on precious metals could drive material prices higher, says G Squared's Victoria Greene
Victoria Greene, G Squared Private Wealth CIO, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss being bullish on materials and tailwinds she sees for the sector.
XLB: Technicals Turn Weaker, Despite A Softer Greenback (Rating Downgrade)
I am downgrading XLB from buy to hold due to disappointing performance and technical weakness despite stable valuations. XLB's lackluster momentum, high concentration in top holdings, and sensitivity ...
Final Trade: XLB, MLCO, ZG, AAPL
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.
The materials sector is set for a broad breakout, says BTIG's Jonathan Krinsky
Jonathan Krinsky, BTIG chief market technician, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss his bullish call for this small sector to have a big break out.
XLB: Materials Dashboard For April
This article provides a top-down analysis of the materials sector, focusing on value, quality, and momentum metrics for industry evaluation. The construction materials industry is undervalued and has ...
XLB: Materials Are Outperforming, But There Are Better Defensive Plays
XLB has outperformed the broad market YTD, driven by relatively strong returns in the Chemicals and Metals & Mining industries. Its valuation remains attractive, with lower P/E and P/B ratios than the...
Calls of the Day: Adobe, Vulcan Materials, Martin Marietta, Salesforce, PG&E and the XLB
The Investment Committee debate the latest Calls of the Day.
Investors can find opportunity in a trade war, advisor says
More Fed officials warn tariffs will cause price hikes, hitting consumers. VettaFi's Todd Rosenbluth warns investors are not prepared.
Final Trades: Applied Materials, Coupang, Starbucks and the XLB
The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.
Materials are the worst performer in the S&P 500 this year. What 2025 holds for this beaten-down sector.
There might be a bullish story underway for materials stocks in 2025 — but watch out for this wild card.
XLB Vs. VAW And RSPM: 3 Materials Sector Funds, One Is Clear Winner
The materials sector is essential but underrepresented in the S&P 500; a 5%-10% exposure is recommended for a diversified portfolio. We will discuss the largest material sector fund, XLB, as well as o...
XLB: Materials Dashboard For October
This article provides a top-down analysis of the basic materials sector, focusing on fundamental metrics for various industries. The construction materials industry is the most attractive subsector ba...
Materials' Quiet Rally Persists, But Sketchy Seasonality On Tap With XLB
S&P 500 Sector Returns show Communication Services and Financials in a dead heat for the top spot, with Materials underperforming YTD. Commodity Prices have been soft lately due to weakness in China, ...
XLB ETF: Good Credentials, But Not A Good Buy Now
XLB, a well-established ETF focusing on material stocks in the S&P 500, has underperformed the diversified bellwether this year. We measure XLB's qualities against its closest peer - VAW and feel it i...
4 ETFs That Are Screaming Buys in July
After a prolonged period of relative weakness for value stocks, the stage is set for them to shine. The materials sector has been held back by economic worries that are starting to abate.
XLB: Fueled By Demands For Green Hydrogen, Copper, And Clean Water
Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund has multiple buy signals, including increasing demands for green hydrogen, copper, and clean drinking water. XLB has a competitive expense ratio and noteworthy divide...
XLB: Materials Dashboard For May
This article reports on industry metrics in the materials sector. The mining and metals subsector has both value and quality scores slightly above the historical baseline. The construction materials i...
