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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.

TER
0.09%
AUM
$36B
CAGR
9.0%
Volatility
25.5%
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
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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