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XLE

Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund

Tracks the Energy Select Sector Index, concentrating on US oil, gas, and energy companies including ExxonMobil, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips. Offers direct exposure to fossil fuel energy with above-average dividend yields.

EquityTER 0.09%Dist.
TER
0.09%
AUM
$36B
CAGR
9.0%
Volatility
25.5%
Sharpe
0.23
Max Drawdown
-64.6%
Data Range
1999-01 → 2026-04

Performance Analysis

Maximum Drawdown History

How far the ETF has fallen from its all-time high at each point. Deeper = more painful.

Current DD-8.4%
Worst DD-64.6%
Worst date2020-03

Rolling Returns

Annualized returns over rolling windows. Shows the range of outcomes depending on when you invested.

Avg return8.6%
Best51.2%
Worst-22.1%
% positive64%
292 periods

Key Facts

ISIN
US81369Y5069
Issuer
State Street
Benchmark
Energy Select Sector Index
Total Expense Ratio (TER)
0.09%
Assets Under Management
$36B approx.
Inception Date
1998-12-16
Domicile
United States
Legal Structure
Open-Ended Fund
Dividend Policy
Distributing (pays dividends)
Replication Method
Physical (Full Replication)
UCITS Status
✗ Not UCITS
Fund Currency
USD
Primary Exchange
NYSE Arca
Number of Holdings
~23

Top 10 Holdings

Top 10 represent 69.8% of the fund.

1
XOMExxon Mobil
22.50%
2
CVXChevron Corp.
15.50%
3
EOGEOG Resources
5.00%
4
COPConocoPhillips
4.80%
5
SLBSchlumberger Ltd.
4.50%
6
MPCMarathon Petroleum
4.20%
7
WMBWilliams Companies
3.80%
8
PSXPhillips 66
3.50%
9
VLOValero Energy
3.20%
10
OKEONEOK Inc.
2.80%

Sector Breakdown

Oil & Gas Integrated
40%
Oil & Gas E&P
25%
Oil & Gas Equipment
12%
Oil & Gas Refining
12%
Pipelines
11%

Source: Official issuer data · Last updated: 2026-05-12

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Who Is This ETF For?

General portfolio building block for the asset class it covers.

Key Risks to Consider

Market risk: equity values can drop 30-50% in severe bear markets.

Non-UCITS: may have unfavorable tax treatment for non-US investors (US estate tax, withholding tax).

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Data & Methodology

Metadata sourced from official issuer documentation. Price data from Yahoo Finance (monthly adjusted close, includes reinvested dividends and splits). AUM figures are approximate and updated quarterly.

Data source: Yahoo Finance (adjusted close), State Street (metadata)Last verified: 2026-04-16

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💬 Frequently Asked Questions

Tracks the Energy Select Sector Index, concentrating on US oil, gas, and energy companies including ExxonMobil, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips. Offers direct exposure to fossil fuel energy with above-average dividend yields.
XLE has a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.09%, which means you pay $9 per year for every $10,000 invested.
Yes, XLE is a distributing ETF that pays dividends to shareholders. The frequency depends on the fund's schedule.
XLE is a US-domiciled ETF (not UCITS). Non-US investors should consider the US estate tax implications (40% on US assets above $60,000) and the 30% dividend withholding tax (reduced by treaty in some countries).
XLE uses full physical replication, meaning it holds all (or nearly all) securities in the Energy Select Sector Index index directly.