Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLB)
| Assets | $5.71B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.08% |
| PE Ratio | 24.19 |
| Shares Out | 63.77M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.72 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.93% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payout Ratio | 46.71% |
| Volume | 6,519,280 |
| Open | 88.91 |
| Previous Close | 88.97 |
| Day's Range | 88.76 - 89.54 |
| 52-Week Low | 73.12 |
| 52-Week High | 95.93 |
| Beta | 1.04 |
| 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
61.81% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Linde plc | LIN | 16.21% |
| Newmont Corporation | NEM | 6.71% |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company | SHW | 6.06% |
| Ecolab Inc. | ECL | 5.55% |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. | DD | 4.66% |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. | FCX | 4.59% |
| Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. | MLM | 4.57% |
| Vulcan Materials Company | VMC | 4.53% |
| Nucor Corporation | NUE | 4.52% |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. | APD | 4.42% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2025 | $0.42889 | Sep 24, 2025 |
| 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 |
Performance
XLB had a total return of -3.30% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.97%.
News
Off the Charts: Bull case for materials
'Fast Money' guest trader Katie Stockton talks technical indicators she is following in materials and energy.
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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,...
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.
XLB Has A Resilient Anchor In Industrial Gases
XLB is a pretty small ETF skewed towards industrial gases in particular, but also other materials and basic materials more broadly. The key exposures look rather solid despite macroeconomic headwinds,...
XLB: Materials Stocks Near Resistance After A Massive Rally
Materials stocks, dominated by Chemicals names, have surged in the last two months. There could be near-term selling due to a confluence of technical factors.
Materials outlooks show ‘things are weakening,' analyst says
Bank of America Materials Analyst George Staphos joins Yahoo Finance Live to discuss the outlook for materials, global recessionary risks, the operating rate, and why the bank downgraded housing and b...
XLB: Materials Stocks Pullback To Key Support After A Strong Earnings Season
Materials stocks were seen at times as a safe spot amid a world of rising commodity prices earlier this year. Following a June-July swoon, a summer rally and strong earnings results helped lift XLB in...
Health-care stocks could do well during economic contraction, says Renaissance's Jeff Degraaf
Jeff Degraaf, Renaissance Macro Research chairman, joins 'Closing Bell: Overtime' to discuss biotech and other sectors to watch.
Housing supply jumps 19%
CNBC's Diana Olick joins 'The Exchange' to report on the jump in housing supply as the mortgage rates rise.
XLB: Strong Investment Case Still Present
The materials sector remains a viable equity hedge, given its low weighting within the S&P 500. This ETF option has been a reasonable performer over the past year, outpacing the broader market.
XLB: Strong Fundamentals But A Short-Term Chart Top Is Likely, Hold
The fundamentals are positive. The XLB has likely peaked in the short term versus the SPY. The XLB has likely peaked in its charts.
10 Best Inflation-Fighting ETFs for Higher Costs
Inflation continues to be top of mind for investors, with costs for energy, food and other products hovering near levels not seen in 40 years. This has investors seeking out ways to protect their port...
XLB Is Likely Standing On Its Last Leg
XLB is composed of four industries, the most important of which is the Chemicals industry.
XLB: Materials Dashboard For January
Construction materials and mining/metals look attractive.