Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLB)
| Assets | $5.37B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.09% |
| PE Ratio | 25.02 |
| Shares Out | 61.17M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.71 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.85% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payout Ratio | 46.48% |
| Volume | 2,087,900 |
| Open | 92.36 |
| Previous Close | 91.93 |
| Day's Range | 92.08 - 92.38 |
| 52-Week Low | 73.12 |
| 52-Week High | 97.87 |
| 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
58.66% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Linde plc | LIN | 15.86% |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company | SHW | 5.60% |
| Newmont Corporation | NEM | 4.96% |
| Ecolab Inc. | ECL | 4.87% |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. | FCX | 4.79% |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. | APD | 4.74% |
| Nucor Corporation | NUE | 4.53% |
| Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. | MLM | 4.49% |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. | DD | 4.43% |
| Vulcan Materials Company | VMC | 4.40% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Mar 18, 2024 | $0.32491 | Mar 21, 2024 |
Performance
XLB had a total return of 4.02% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.18%.
News
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...
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...
XLB Surges To The Sector-Performance Lead, More Upside Likely
The Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF has been the top-performing S&P 500 sector in the past month. The ETF has been boosted by strong economic growth and a weakening US Dollar Index, as well as s...
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.
XLB: Materials Dashboard For December
The materials sector is close to 11-year averages in value and quality metrics. The construction materials industry is undervalued, whereas mining and metals are overvalued. Fast facts on Materials Se...
XLB: The ETF That Beat The S&P 500
Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund has outperformed the S&P 500 by 13% since the start of the pandemic rebound. XLB is a sector ETF that focuses on the basic materials sector, which is often overlooked...
Final Trades: Materials, Consumer Staples & more
The "Halftime Report" traders give their top picks to watch for the second half.
XLB Is A Hold Considering Risks Of Global Deflation Led By China
Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF is a passively managed fund that replicates S&P's Materials Select Sector Index. The fund is top-heavy, with the top 10 stocks accounting for 66% of its total wei...
XLB: Ultimately A Chemicals Play With An Unclear Outlook
The Materials Select Sector SPDR® Fund ETF offers exposure to the materials sector of the S&P 500 Index. The XLB ETF's portfolio is concentrated in the chemicals industry, with strong earnings growth,...