State Street SPDR S&P Telecom ETF (XTL): outlook, holdings and fees
State Street SPDR S&P Telecom ETF (XTL) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by State Street Investment Management. The expense ratio is 0.34% and the yield is 0.99%. The ten largest holdings are 35% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on XTL
| Last price | $187.94 (-0.8%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 51% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $179.50 – $197.78 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±1.7% |
| Distribution yield | 0.99% |
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.
XTL fund facts
| Issuer | State Street Investment Management |
|---|---|
| Theme | Other strategies |
| Assets under management | $509M |
| Expense ratio | 0.34% |
| Number of holdings | 39 |
| Portfolio turnover | 40% |
| Inception | Jan 26, 2011 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
In seeking to track the performance of the S&P Telecom Select Industry Index (the index), the fund employs a sampling strategy. It generally invests substantially all, but at least 80%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index. The index represents the telecommunications segment of the S&P Total Market Index (S&P TMI).
XTL top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Ciena Corp CIEN | Technology | 4.17% |
| Ubiquiti Networks Inc UI | Technology | 3.89% |
| Viavi Solutions Inc VIAV | Technology | 3.55% |
| Extreme Networks Inc EXTR | Technology | 3.50% |
| Arista Networks ANET | Technology | 3.22% |
| Lumentum Holdings Inc LITE | Technology | 3.25% |
| Space Exploration Technologies Corp. Class A Common Stock SPCX | Industrials | 3.43% |
| Digi International Inc DGII | Technology | 3.26% |
| Bandwidth Inc BAND | Technology | 3.25% |
| NetScout Systems Inc NTCT | Technology | 3.13% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
XTL sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 60.5% |
| Communication Services | 33.9% |
| Industrials | 3.5% |
| Real Estate | 2.1% |
By region: North America 96.1%, Europe Developed 2.5%, Latin America 1.4%.
XTL returns and risk
| Year to date | +33.4% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +41.0% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +47.5% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +16.7% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +13.2% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 26.6% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.39 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
XTL: frequently asked questions
What does XTL invest in?
State Street SPDR S&P Telecom ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Ciena Corp (4.2%), Ubiquiti Networks Inc (3.9%), Viavi Solutions Inc (3.6%), Extreme Networks Inc (3.5%), Arista Networks (3.2%).
What is the XTL expense ratio?
0.34% a year: about $34.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the XTL dividend yield?
0.99%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will XTL go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 51%, with a likely range (50%) of $179.50 to $197.78 from $187.94 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has XTL performed?
Year to date +33.4%, one year +41.0%, three years +47.5% a year, five years +16.7% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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