ATLASState Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU): outlook, holdings and fees
State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by State Street Investment Management. The expense ratio is 0.08% and the yield is 3.13%. The ten largest holdings are 59% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on XLU
| Last price | $43.65 (+0.5%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 54% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $42.59 – $45.16 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±1.0% |
| Distribution yield | 3.13% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
XLU fund facts
| Issuer | State Street Investment Management |
|---|---|
| Theme | Utilities |
| Assets under management | $24.1B |
| Expense ratio | 0.08% |
| Number of holdings | 31 |
| Portfolio turnover | 3% |
| Inception | Dec 16, 1998 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
In seeking to track the performance of the index, the fund employs a replication strategy. It generally invests substantially all, but at least 95%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index. The index includes securities of companies from the following industries: electric utilities; water utilities; multi-utilities; independent power and renewable electricity producers; and gas utilities. The fund is non-diversified.
XLU top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Nextera Energy Inc NEE | Utilities | 12.45% |
| Southern Company SO | Utilities | 7.63% |
| Constellation Energy Corp CEG | Utilities | 7.30% |
| Duke Energy Corporation DUK | Utilities | 7.15% |
| American Electric Power Co Inc AEP | Utilities | 5.18% |
| Dominion Energy Inc D | Utilities | 4.03% |
| Sempra Energy SRE | Utilities | 4.04% |
| Vistra Corp. VST | Utilities | 3.78% |
| Entergy Corporation ETR | Utilities | 3.64% |
| Xcel Energy Inc XEL | Utilities | 3.56% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
XLU sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Utilities | 100.0% |
By region: North America 100.0%.
XLU returns and risk
| Year to date | -0.9% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | -5.7% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +16.2% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +8.6% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +9.3% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 14.4% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.65 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
XLU: frequently asked questions
What does XLU invest in?
State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Nextera Energy Inc (12.4%), Southern Company (7.6%), Constellation Energy Corp (7.3%), Duke Energy Corporation (7.1%), American Electric Power Co Inc (5.2%).
What is the XLU expense ratio?
0.08% a year: about $8.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the XLU dividend yield?
3.13%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will XLU go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 54%, with a likely range (50%) of $42.59 to $45.16 from $43.65 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has XLU performed?
Year to date -0.9%, one year -5.7%, three years +16.2% a year, five years +8.6% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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