State Street SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF (XME)
| Assets | $4.62B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.35% |
| PE Ratio | 28.09 |
| Shares Out | 38.80M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $0.39 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.33% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Payout Ratio | 9.14% |
| 1-Year Return | +104.93% |
| Volume | 1,921,100 |
| Open | 119.10 |
| Previous Close | 120.03 |
| Day's Range | 117.41 - 119.48 |
| 52-Week Low | 45.89 |
| 52-Week High | 135.68 |
| Beta | 1.23 |
| Holdings | 37 |
| Inception Date | Jun 19, 2006 |
About XME
Fund Home PageThe State Street SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF (XME) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in materials equity. The fund tracks an equal-weighted index of US metals and mining companies. XME was launched on Jun 19, 2006 and is issued by State Street.
Top 10 Holdings
52.81% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Coeur Mining, Inc. | CDE | 6.64% |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. | FCX | 5.88% |
| Hecla Mining Company | HL | 5.70% |
| Alcoa Corporation | AA | 5.68% |
| Royal Gold, Inc. | RGLD | 5.61% |
| Newmont Corporation | NEM | 5.39% |
| Uranium Energy Corp. | UEC | 4.75% |
| Steel Dynamics, Inc. | STLD | 4.49% |
| Reliance, Inc. | RS | 4.37% |
| Commercial Metals Company | CMC | 4.30% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.12864 | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | $0.10075 | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Jun 23, 2025 | $0.09044 | Jun 25, 2025 |
| Mar 24, 2025 | $0.06875 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.06469 | Dec 26, 2024 |
| Sep 23, 2024 | $0.10564 | Sep 25, 2024 |
News
Metals Whiplash: 2 Top ETFs For Diversified Materials Exposure
Precious metals plunged after President Trump named his Fed chair nominee, a sharp swing that saw gold surpass bitcoin in volatility while mining stocks tumbled. Investors rushed to buy the dip, but v...
US $12 Billion Critical Minerals Stockpile Puts Rare Earth ETFs Back In Focus
A fresh push from Washington to secure access to critical minerals could bring fresh investor interest across the U.S. ETF market.
The Mining And Metals Supercycle- Driven By AI And The Deterioration Of Fiat Currency Values
The State Street SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF is rated a buy below $130, driven by surging AI-driven metals demand and fiat currency weakness. AI infrastructure spending, forecast to reach $2.52 trill...
XME: Strong Price Momentum Meets Bullish 2026 Global Fundamentals (Rating Upgrade)
State Street SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF (XME) is upgraded to buy after a 96% YoY rally and improved valuation metrics. XME's P/E has dropped to 15.4x, with anticipated long-term EPS growth above 26%...
Consider The XME ETF For Rising Metals Prices
The SPDR® S&P Metals and Mining ETF offers diversified, liquid exposure to rising metals prices, with a strong bullish trend since 2020. XME has rallied 471% from its March 2020 low, benefiting from s...
XME: Materials Dashboard For September
This article provides a top-down analysis of the materials sector based on fundamental metrics. The construction materials industry is slightly overvalued, while the chemicals industry has the worst v...
XME: Dr. Copper Signals Upside, But The Valuation Is No Bargain
Copper's surge and XME's 45% rally signal optimism, but I maintain a hold rating, due to mixed technicals and neutral valuation. XME's equal-weight structure and SMID-cap focus drive volatility, with ...
XME: An Alternative To Gold But Cheaper
I rate XME a ‘Buy' due to its low valuation compared to gold and its potential to hedge against tariff-fuelled inflation and dollar depreciation. XME trades at a discount relative to the broader marke...
XME: 'Critical Minerals' Have Found A New Importance In 2025
The SPDR S&P Metals and Mining ETF has outperformed the broader materials sector recently, despite long-term underperformance. I believe this outperformance will continue, as the sub-sector is still c...
XME: The Ideal ETF To Buy For President Trump's Tariff Plans
The S&P 500's historic high suggests caution; investing in cheaper ETFs like SPDR S&P Metals and Mining ETF offers better value. XME, with significant exposure to steel and cyclical commodities, is po...
Why The Market May Get Turned Upside Down In 2025
AI stocks have dominated the market in 2024, dragging the S&P 500 higher with them. I think the market may get turned upside down in 2025. I share why and also share some of my top picks for the new y...
XME: Metals And Mining Stocks Are Cyclically Well Positioned, But Not Cheap
SPDR S&P Metals and Mining ETF seeks to replicate the S&P Metals & Mining Select Industry Index, with an expense ratio of 0.35% and $1.95 billion AUM. XME has shown recent gains but remains volatile; ...
XME: Buy On Overblown Recession Fears
XME's recent weakness may be a buying opportunity as recession fears are likely overdone, with potential for a recovery rally post-election. XME tracks the S&P Metals and Mining Select Industry Index,...
XME: Dr. Copper Sending A Warning Diagnosis (Rating Downgrade)
Copper prices hit a two-month low amid concerns about global growth trade and a rising US Dollar Index. I am downgrading the SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF (XME) from buy to hold, as the fund is more ex...
XME ETF: Strong Performance As Gold Surges
SPDR® S&P Metals and Mining ETF is designed to track the performance of companies in the metals and mining industry, providing exposure to the global metals and mining industry. The XME ETF holds a di...
Buy These Stocks. Inflation Is Still on Its Way Down.
Cyclical companies could get a boost if the consumer price index for February, to be released next month, is lower than expected.
XME: The Time Is Right To Buy
The SPDR S&P Metals and Mining ETF goes through periods of significant underperformance punctuated by significant outperformance. Economic expansion and infrastructure development are reliable drivers...
KCI Research On REITs, Dividends And Contrarian Investing
Travis from KCI Research discusses being a contrarian investor and the importance of not chasing performance. REITs, yield and interest rates in 2024; advice for dividend investors.
Gold's move up is a commentary on the U.S. Dollar, says Strategas' Chris Verrone
Chris Verrone, Strategas, talks with the 'Fast Money' traders about gold, silver and copper prices climbing and what it says about the market.
XME: History Says It Will Likely See Strong Upside, Just Not Immediately
Steel manufacturing industry is changing due to government policies and the shift towards recycling old steel. Pre-manufactured metal buildings are driving the growth of the steel industry. Increasing...
XME: Largely A Steel Play That's Gaining Momentum
SPDR® S&P Metals and Mining ETF is an exchange-traded fund that provides exposure to the metals and mining industry, which is poised to benefit from infrastructure spending and renewable energy demand...
Manufacturing Spending Booms, XME A Possible (Inexpensive) Beneficiary
The SPDR S&P Metals and Mining ETF is recommended for investors seeking exposure to the metals and mining industry, including sub-industries like aluminum, coal, copper, and steel. Despite recent rela...
The SPDR S&P Metals and Mining ETF Is Not Diversified Enough
The SPDR S&P Metals and Mining ETF Is Not Diversified Enough