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XLP

SPDR Consumer Staples Select Sector ETF

Tracks the Consumer Staples Select Sector Index. Classic defensive SPDR sector ETF. Top holdings: Procter & Gamble, Costco, Walmart, Coca-Cola. Low beta, stable dividends.

EquityTER 0.09%Dist.US-domiciled
TER
0.09%
AUM
$17B
CAGR
6.6%
Volatility
12.8%
Sharpe
0.28
Max Drawdown
-32.8%
Data Range
1998-12 → 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-9.0%
Worst DD-32.8%
Worst date2003-03

Rolling Returns

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

Avg return7.5%
Best21.2%
Worst-7.2%
% positive86%
293 periods

Key Facts

ISIN
US81369Y5069
Issuer
State Street
Benchmark
Consumer Staples Select Sector Index
Total Expense Ratio (TER)
0.09%
Assets Under Management
$17B approx.
Inception Date
1998-12-16
Domicile
US
Legal Structure
Unit Investment Trust
Dividend Policy
Distributing (pays dividends)
Replication Method
Physical (Full Replication)
UCITS Status
✗ Not UCITS
Fund Currency
USD
Primary Exchange
NYSE Arca
Number of Holdings
~38

Top 10 Holdings

Top 10 represent 71.5% of the fund.

1
PGProcter & Gamble Co.
14.00%
2
COSTCostco Wholesale Corp.
11.50%
3
WMTWalmart Inc.
10.50%
4
KOCoca-Cola Co.
9.00%
5
PEPPepsiCo Inc.
8.00%
6
PMPhilip Morris International
5.00%
7
MDLZMondelez International
3.80%
8
MOAltria Group Inc.
3.50%
9
CLColgate-Palmolive Co.
3.20%
10
STZConstellation Brands
3.00%

Sector Breakdown

Consumer Staples Retail
28%
Household Products
22%
Beverages
22%
Food Products
12%
Tobacco
10%
Personal Care
6%

Source: Official issuer data · Last updated: 2026-04-14

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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: 2026-04-14

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💬 Frequently Asked Questions

Tracks the Consumer Staples Select Sector Index. Classic defensive SPDR sector ETF. Top holdings: Procter & Gamble, Costco, Walmart, Coca-Cola. Low beta, stable dividends.
XLP has a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.09%, which means you pay $9 per year for every $10,000 invested.
Yes, XLP is a distributing ETF that pays dividends to shareholders. The frequency depends on the fund's schedule.
XLP 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).
XLP uses full physical replication, meaning it holds all (or nearly all) securities in the Consumer Staples Select Sector Index index directly.