Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLB)
| Assets | $5.72B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.09% |
| PE Ratio | 22.85 |
| Shares Out | 66.92M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.76 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.06% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 23, 2024 |
| Payout Ratio | 46.99% |
| 1-Year Return | +0.11% |
| Volume | 7,337,936 |
| Open | 84.38 |
| Previous Close | 84.53 |
| Day's Range | 84.33 - 86.08 |
| 52-Week Low | 80.74 |
| 52-Week High | 97.87 |
| Beta | 1.07 |
| Holdings | 31 |
| 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 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
61.22% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Linde plc | LIN | 17.63% |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company | SHW | 6.95% |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. | APD | 5.70% |
| Ecolab Inc. | ECL | 5.21% |
| Corteva, Inc. | CTVA | 4.86% |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. | FCX | 4.80% |
| Vulcan Materials Company | VMC | 4.31% |
| Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. | MLM | 4.02% |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. | DD | 4.01% |
| NEWMONT CORP | NGT.NE | 3.71% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2024 | $0.41843 | Sep 25, 2024 |
| Jun 24, 2024 | $0.42549 | Jun 26, 2024 |
| Mar 18, 2024 | $0.32491 | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Dec 18, 2023 | $0.59116 | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Sep 18, 2023 | $0.39235 | Sep 21, 2023 |
| Jun 20, 2023 | $0.39874 | Jun 23, 2023 |
News
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...
Breaking Down S&P 500 Returns by Sector Since 2020 Election
The S&P 500 Index has returned nearly 81% since the last presidential election, with a wide disparity between sector performance. The S&P 500's gains since Nov. 3, 2020 reflect an annual return of nea...
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,...
XLB: A Right Time To Buy With Long-Term Investment Horizon
For long-term investors, the Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF presents a good buying opportunity. The materials sector trades at a discount, with a forward P/E of 16.7 versus the S&P 500's 18.5 t...
China's Easing Is Great News For XLB
China's central bank announced some modest easing as it seeks to boost industrial activity. Though this is a small move, additional easing is probable and very much needed, especially given recent emp...
FTRI: ETF With 8% Yield To Bet On Commodities
First Trust Indxx Global Natural Resources Income ETF holds 50 global stocks, mostly in materials and energy. The portfolio is quite concentrated in a few countries, industries and holdings. This fund...
Materials Ebb Amid A Quiet Dollar, XLB Momentum Waning
Materials stocks, sensitive to the economic cycle, have come under pressure considering renewed recession jitters. The USD has rebounded but is very tame at the moment - watch the greenback for key im...
A hard landing will change public policy and turn stock outlooks, says economist Hugh Johnson
Hugh Johnson, chairman and chief economist with Hugh Johnson Economics, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss economic indicators suggesting a hard landing, stocks moving with Fed policy and stocks performin...
Final Trades: First Republic Bank, Ulta, NXP Semi & more
The "Halftime Report" traders give their top picks to watch for the second half.
XLB: Pending Chinese Stimulus Will Benefit Materials Companies
XLB ETF provides broad exposure to materials companies. Recent news that China is preparing to loosen property restrictions could power materials stocks in 2023.