State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (XOP)
| Assets | $3.23B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.35% |
| PE Ratio | 11.63 |
| Shares Out | 19.60M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $3.30 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.97% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payout Ratio | 23.10% |
| Volume | 4,868,998 |
| Open | 165.54 |
| Previous Close | 166.71 |
| Day's Range | 164.65 - 168.54 |
| 52-Week Low | 99.01 |
| 52-Week High | 168.98 |
| Beta | 0.74 |
| Holdings | 53 |
| Inception Date | Jun 19, 2006 |
About XOP
Fund Home PageThe State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (XOP) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in energy equity. The fund tracks an equal-weighted index of companies in the US oil & gas exploration & production space. XOP was launched on Jun 19, 2006 and is issued by State Street.
Top 10 Holdings
30.88% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Venture Global, Inc. | VG | 4.51% |
| Texas Pacific Land Corporation | TPL | 3.81% |
| Occidental Petroleum Corporation | OXY | 3.00% |
| Valero Energy Corporation | VLO | 2.87% |
| PBF Energy Inc. | PBF | 2.83% |
| Ovintiv Inc. | OVV | 2.81% |
| Chevron Corporation | CVX | 2.79% |
| California Resources Corporation | CRC | 2.78% |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | XOM | 2.75% |
| APA Corporation | APA | 2.74% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.91037 | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | $0.88145 | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Jun 23, 2025 | $0.75239 | Jun 25, 2025 |
| Mar 24, 2025 | $0.76074 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.8076 | Dec 26, 2024 |
| Sep 23, 2024 | $0.89593 | Sep 25, 2024 |
Performance
XOP had a total return of 38.32% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.40%.
News
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The Investment Committee debate how to trade stocks as the volatility in the market and oil rises.
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Gold Price Forecast – War Risks and $200 Oil Could Ignite Gold's Next Bull Run
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US Says Intense Strikes on Iran Will Continue With Oil Around $100
The US says expect another day of intense strike on Iran as the Trump administration comes under more pressure with oil prices hovering near $100 a barrel. Bloomberg's Annmarie Hordern has the latest.
Oil Tops $100 Per Barrel Again—As Prices Surge 65 Cents Nationwide
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Trump Relaxes Russian Oil Sanctions—As Prices Surge 65 Cents Nationwide
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What Is the Jones Act and Why It Matters for Soaring Oil Prices
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Eyes on Energy to End Turbulent Week for Crude Oil
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The longer the Strait of Hormuz stays closed, the higher oil will climb: Analyst
Tortoise Capital's Rob Thummel says restoring flows through the Strait of Hormuz will be crucial to reducing the geopolitical risk premium in oil prices.
Oil holds above $100 as Trump says America ‘has ammunition and plenty of time' to fight Iran war
Brent crude oil futures, the global benchmark, hovered above the $100 mark on Friday. Brent futures are up 9% since the start of the week, building on the 27.9% rise seen last week.
Crude closes above $100 for first time in 4 years
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US Dollar Forecast: DXY Breaks Higher as Oil Surge and Iran Tensions Boost Demand
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Oil drops after US issues license for countries to buy Russian oil stranded at sea for 30 days
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Essaye: Oil Has to Stay Above $150 to Hurt U.S. Economic Growth
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Oil Is The New Silver; Time To Short?
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Crude Oil Price Forecast: Momentum Suggests Resistance Tests Ahead
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Iran Threatens New Targets; US Works to Tame Oil Prices
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Oil surges as Iran steps up attacks on ships, ports
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Dow Jones, S&P500 and Nasdaq 100: US Indices Slide Today on Oil Surge Fears
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The Fed's Stagflation Problem Is Getting Harder to Ignore
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Nasdaq and S&P500: Stock Market Today Falls as Oil Nears $100, Fed Cut Forecast Delays
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Trump is tapping America's Strategic Petroleum Reserve to fight rising gasoline prices. How much oil is left in it now?
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We will have 'modestly growing demand' for oil and gas long term, says Ariel's Charles Bobrinskoy
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KG's Oil Big Picture: Strategic Petroleum Reserve Hurdles & Long-Term Impacts
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Oil Trades Near $100 as Shipping Crisis Widens
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Oil News: Crude Oil Analysis Signals Bullish Momentum Toward $100
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Crude Oil Price Analysis – Crude Oil Sees Swings in Early Trading
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Trump: US benefits from high oil prices, but priority is stopping Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that rising oil prices mean greater profits for the United States, but his priority is stopping Iran from having nuclear weapons.