Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLRE)
| Assets | $8.04B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.08% |
| PE Ratio | 39.95 |
| Shares Out | 189.20M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.39 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.26% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payout Ratio | 130.13% |
| Volume | 7,816,776 |
| Open | 42.72 |
| Previous Close | 42.50 |
| Day's Range | 42.64 - 42.88 |
| 52-Week Low | 35.76 |
| 52-Week High | 45.48 |
| Beta | 1.01 |
| Holdings | 34 |
| Inception Date | Oct 7, 2015 |
About XLRE
Fund Home PageThe Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLRE) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the S&P Real Estate Select Sector index, a market-cap-weighted index of REITs and real estate stocks, excluding mortgage REITs, from the S&P 500. XLRE was launched on Oct 7, 2015 and is issued by State Street.
Top 10 Holdings
59.64% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Welltower Inc. | WELL | 9.45% |
| Prologis, Inc. | PLD | 9.37% |
| American Tower Corporation | AMT | 7.15% |
| Equinix, Inc. | EQIX | 6.53% |
| Public Storage | PSA | 4.69% |
| Simon Property Group, Inc. | SPG | 4.68% |
| Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | DLR | 4.51% |
| Realty Income Corporation | O | 4.48% |
| CBRE Group, Inc. | CBRE | 4.47% |
| Crown Castle Inc. | CCI | 4.30% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2025 | $0.31669 | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Jun 23, 2025 | $0.3754 | Jun 25, 2025 |
| Mar 24, 2025 | $0.26361 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.43361 | Dec 26, 2024 |
| Sep 23, 2024 | $0.31149 | Sep 25, 2024 |
| Jun 24, 2024 | $0.38711 | Jun 26, 2024 |
Performance
XLRE had a total return of -0.50% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.17%.
News
The State Of REITs: October 2025 Edition
After a strong August, REITs faded slightly in September (-0.73%), pulling the REIT sector's year-to-date average total return down to (-1.74%). Mid-cap REITs (-0.92%) averaged the lowest total return...
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Tipping Point: The New Diversified Portfolio Needs REITs
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XLRE: Shades Of The REIT Renaissance
Fed's strong signal of imminent rate cuts is reigniting enthusiasm for commercial real estate, driving REITs and XLRE higher. XLRE stands out for its focus on high-quality, large-cap REITs and real es...
Powell Pivot Sparks REIT Rebound
U.S. equity markets notched another series of record highs this week, surging into the weekend after surprisingly dovish commentary from Federal Reserve Chair Powell, who hinted at imminent rate cuts....
The State Of REITs: August 2025 Edition
After a strong June (+2.56%), the REIT sector recovery stalled in July (-1.17%) as REITs fell to a -6.42% year-to-date return. Micro cap REITs (-0.20%) outperformed in July while mid caps (-1.18%), sm...
Attention High-Yield Investors: More BDC Dividend Cuts Are Likely Coming
The BDC sector faces mounting risks from a weakening economy, high consumer debt, and the potential for further dividend cuts as interest rates decline. Recent dividend cuts by several BDCs highlight ...
Disinflation Dividend: REIT Earnings Scorecard
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Sticky Inflation Is Back In Focus: Time To Consider High Yields
With inflation sticky and rate cuts unlikely in 2024, investors should consider repositioning into high-yield stocks to offset volatility. Ares Capital (ARCC) and Blackstone Secured Lending (BXSL) off...
The State Of REITs: July 2025 Edition
REITs had another month of recovery in June (+2.56% average total return), but despite back-to-back gains remain in negative territory YTD (-5.65%). Micro cap REITs (+7.19%) outperformed for the first...
New York banks, REITs fall as Mamdani's mayoral lead stokes rent freeze worries
Shares of several New York-based banks and real estate investment trusts fell on Wednesday as Zohran Mamdani's lead in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary stoked concerns that his proposed rent...
Mamdani's victory could be a loss for investors in these New York City real-estate stocks
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How To Play REITs From Here
REITs are attractive for income-focused investors, especially retirees, due to required high payouts and current undervaluation from elevated interest rates. Interest rates heavily influence REIT perf...
The State Of REITs: June 2025 Edition
REITs saw a month of recovery in May (+2.08%), but still have a long way to go to get back into the black in 2025 with an average -7.33% return. Micro cap REITs (-0.73%) continued to struggle, while s...
Are You A Low-Risk Investor Looking For Steady Income? Then Consider These Yields Over 5%
I focus on reliable, income-generating REITs for steady dividend growth and portfolio diversification, prioritizing income over high-risk, volatile stocks. NNN REIT offers a 35-year track record of di...
XLRE: Downgrade To Sell, As 5-Year Rough Patch Continues
REITs, especially XLRE, have delivered mediocre returns since the pandemic, barely outperforming T-bills and offering little upside beyond dividends. Rising interest rates and market indexation have e...
Defensive Sectors Continue To Lead U.S. Stock Market This Year
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XLRE: My Expectations For Real Estate In A Mild Recession Scenario
During the last six recessions, the real estate equity sector posted positive performance in four of them, all except for 2008 and the COVID-19 crash. XLRE has a competitive expense ratio and is more ...
Luxury Real Estate Booms Amid Market Turmoil
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XLRE: Current Risks Appear To Balance Out Potential Returns
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5 Dividend Growth Stocks I'm Buying As Defensive Sectors Become Sexy Again
The market has shifted from tech to defensive stocks, with real estate and consumer staples outperforming due to tariffs and trade wars. US companies with high foreign sales exposure are struggling, w...
Ports In The Storm: 3 REITs That Are Up Year-To-Date
REITs are not as heavily impacted by the trade war. Many are strongly outperforming in this environment. I present three safe havens that should thrive, regardless of what happens next with this trade...
6 Dividend Growth Stocks I'm Buying As Tariffs Crush The Economy
President Trump's tariffs are not negotiating tactics, but a protectionist move aimed at reversing globalization and boosting U.S. manufacturing, causing market selloffs. The tariffs will harm U.S. co...
The State Of REITs: March 2025 Edition
REITs bounced back (+1.77%) in February and now have a positive year-to-date total return (+0.79%) after the first two months of the year. Large cap (+4.58%), small cap (+2.00%) and mid cap REITs (+0....
REITs Are a Safe Haven in the Market Storm. What to Play Now.
Tariffs and weaker consumer spending are dragging down stocks. High-yielding real estate names offer some peace of mind.
XLRE: Yields Have Eased, It's Time To Consider Real Estate Stocks
The real estate sector underperformed the S&P 500 for nearly a decade, making it relatively cheap with a forward P/E ratio under 18. XLRE offers targeted exposure to real estate management, developmen...
Grant Cardone On Real Estate, Private Equity And Bitcoin
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2 REITs That Make Sense To Own In 2025 And Beyond
Despite high-interest rates, REITs like Agree Realty and Realty Income offer attractive valuations and strong fundamentals, making them ideal for passive income investors. ADC boasts a 12% CAGR since ...
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XLRE: Better Than Bonds
REITs have shown strong performance, particularly in recent months. After correlating closely with TLT for several years, it has now significantly diverged. We look at the causes of the divergence and...
XLRE Is Fine, But I Consider Cherry-Picking Better
XLRE offers real estate exposure for those who shy away from cherry-picking, which is an understandable approach. Unfortunately, an instrument seemingly aimed to provide diversification benefits, come...
An Inflection Point In Residential Real Estate
Residential real estate supply is limited due to construction costs relative to NOI. In 2025 and 2026, housing will be increasingly undersupplied. The undersupply should drive up property revenues unt...
Buy this REIT's stock to make money on the rapid aging of America's population
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Home prices need to fall 15% to ease market: Meredith Whitney
As mortgage rates continue to fall, Meredith Whitney Advisory Group CEO Meredith Whitney joins Market Domination Overtime to break down the overall state of the housing market (XLRE). "I don't think r...
My Top Investment In September As Rate Cuts And The Election Come Into Focus
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XLRE: Improving Real Estate Fundamentals Back The Rebound
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Jerome Powell Just Launched REIT Season, Here Are 3 Top Buys
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This real-estate ETF is trouncing S&P 500 in July with big gains
The U.S. stock market's real-estate sector has posted big gains in July, even as the S&P 500 stumbles this month with a third straight day of losses on Thursday.