Alps Equal Sector Weight ETF (EQL)
| Assets | $656.03M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.27% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 13.20M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $0.80 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.61% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 38,230 |
| Open | 49.70 |
| Previous Close | 49.70 |
| Day's Range | 49.48 - 49.76 |
| 52-Week Low | 36.66 |
| 52-Week High | 49.83 |
| Beta | 0.91 |
| Holdings | 12 |
| Inception Date | Jul 7, 2009 |
About EQL
Fund Home PageThe Alps Equal Sector Weight ETF (EQL) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the NYSE Select Sector Equal Weight index. The fund tracks an equal-weighted index of all select sector SPDR ETFs. EQL was launched on Jul 7, 2009 and is issued by SS&C.
Top 10 Holdings
91.95% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | XLE | 10.56% |
| State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | XLB | 9.93% |
| State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF | n/a | 9.60% |
| State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF | XLI | 9.57% |
| State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF | XLU | 9.44% |
| State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF | XLRE | 9.15% |
| State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF | XLV | 8.65% |
| State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF | XLC | 8.49% |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | XLK | 8.40% |
| State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF | n/a | 8.16% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 2025 | $0.23842 | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | $0.20197 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 25, 2025 | $0.19133 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 26, 2025 | $0.16914 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 24, 2024 | $0.2229 | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Sep 24, 2024 | $0.19534 | Sep 27, 2024 |
Performance
EQL had a total return of 16.54% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 13.64%.
News
Why It's a Good Time to Consider this Equal-Weight ETF
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EQL: Broad Market ETF With Low Tech Exposure And A Tilt To Value
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SS&C ALPS Advisors Announces Share Split of the ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF (EQL)
DENVER , March 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SS&C ALPS Advisors announced today that the Board of Trustees of the ALPS ETF Trust has approved a 3-for-1 split of the shares of the ALPS Equal Sector Weight E...
EQL: Kind Of Easy To Do On Your Own
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EQL: A Unique Portfolio Diversifier In The Current Market Environment
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EQL: Easily Replicable Strategy; Save The Management Fees And Avoid
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