XLI — State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF
Industrials Ranked #171 of 458 tracked ETFs · Issued by State Street Investment Management
XLI Price Performance — Growth of $10,000
Value of a $10,000 investment in XLI over time, compared with SPY. Both lines are rebased to $10,000 on the first shared date. Based on total returns — prices are adjusted for dividends and splits, so this assumes distributions were reinvested. Hover or tap the chart for exact values.
XLI Drawdown
The "underwater" chart: XLI's decline from its highest prior value at each point in time. It shows how deep past losses ran and how long the fund took to recover to break-even.
What If You'd Invested in XLI?
See what a lump sum in XLI would have grown to, with the option to add a regular monthly contribution on top. Figures use total returns — dividends are assumed reinvested.
Past performance doesn't predict future results. Assumes contributions on the first trading day of each month, no trading costs or taxes, and reinvested distributions. History is limited to the range published in the site's daily return data.
Overview
The State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (Ticker: XLI) is categorized under Industrials and is issued by State Street Investment Management. This ETF ranks 171st out of 458 tracked ETFs across all categories, indicating a moderate position in terms of overall ranking. It carries an expense ratio of 0.08%, which is relatively low, and a dividend yield of 0.69%, offering a modest income stream for investors. The fund's price stands at $180.25, and it has an assets under management (AUM) of $32.9B, suggesting significant investor adoption and liquidity. The ETF's AUM size also implies that it is one of the larger funds in its category, potentially making it a popular choice among investors seeking exposure to the industrials sector.
Over the past year, the ETF has seen a return of +20.73%, with a more pronounced gain of +75.22% over the past three years. The 1-month return of -0.93% indicates a slight downturn, but this is followed by a strong 3-month return of +5.96% and a robust 1-year return of +20.73%. The 1-day return of +0.27% suggests a generally positive short-term performance, while the 1-week return of -3.36% shows a brief dip. This pattern of positive long-term returns with some short-term volatility is evident, indicating a mix of steady growth and occasional market fluctuations.
The State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF is labeled as having moderate volatility, with a beta of 1.02, which is close to the market average, suggesting that it tends to move in line with the broader market. Its Sharpe ratio of 0.92 indicates a balance between risk and return, as it measures the excess return per unit of deviation in an investment. The maximum drawdown of -18.49% reflects the fund's potential for significant losses during downturns. These figures together suggest that the ETF is suitable for investors who are willing to accept moderate risk for the potential of moderate to higher returns, with the understanding that it may experience significant price declines during bear markets, but also has the potential for solid growth in bull markets.
AI-generated summary based on the data on this page.
XLI Top Holdings
| # | Holding | % of Net Assets | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caterpillar Inc | 6.53% | $1.85B |
| 2 | General Electric Co | 5.89% | $1.67B |
| 3 | RTX Corp | 5.13% | $1.45B |
| 4 | GE Vernova Inc | 4.66% | $1.32B |
| 5 | Boeing Co/The | 3.09% | $877M |
| 6 | Uber Technologies Inc | 2.93% | $830M |
| 7 | Union Pacific Corp | 2.85% | $808M |
| 8 | Honeywell International Inc | 2.84% | $805M |
| 9 | Deere & Co | 2.81% | $797M |
| 10 | Eaton Corp PLC | 2.75% | $779M |
Holdings as of 2026-03-31 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 39.5% of net assets — a rough gauge of concentration risk (the higher this figure, the more the fund's return depends on a handful of names). To see how XLI's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.
Which Funds Overlap With XLI
Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with XLI's top 10 — VIS overlaps most, holding 10 of the same companies as XLI's top 10 (39.5% of XLI's assets).
| ETF | Name | Shared Companies | XLI Weight | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIS | Vanguard Industrials Index Fund ETF Shares | 10 | 39.5% | Caterpillar Inc, General Electric Co, RTX Corp… |
| FIDU | Fidelity MSCI Industrials Index ETF | 10 | 39.5% | Caterpillar Inc, General Electric Co, GE Vernova Inc… |
| IYJ | iShares U.S. Industrials ETF | 6 | 28.1% | Caterpillar Inc, General Electric Co, GE Vernova Inc… |
| ITA | iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | 3 | 14.1% | General Electric Co, RTX Corp, Boeing Co/The |
| SPHQ | Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF | 2 | 12.4% | Caterpillar Inc, General Electric Co |
Compares the top 10 reported holdings of each fund, so it's a floor on true overlap — two S&P 500 trackers overlap ~100% even when only 10 names are listed. Use the Stock Overlap tool to search by individual company.
Market Backdrop
10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.69% (as of 2026-08-20) — The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds — the standard "risk-free rate" benchmark used to contextualize this fund’s Sharpe ratio and returns.
CBOE Volatility Index (VIX): 16.01 (as of 2026-08-20) — A real-time gauge of expected S&P 500 volatility over the next 30 days — useful context for this fund’s own volatility label.
Federal Funds Rate: 3.63% (as of 2026-07-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.
What XLI's Fees Cost You
XLI charges an expense ratio of 0.08% a year, deducted automatically from the fund's value. Small percentages compound into real money — adjust the figures below to see the impact on your own numbers.
Assumes a constant gross return and no additional contributions — a simplification, but it isolates exactly what the expense ratio costs. Try the full fee calculator to model contributions and compare any two funds.
XLI Dividend Income Estimator
XLI currently yields 0.69%. Enter an amount to see the income that implies, or set a monthly income target to see the investment it would take.
Based on the fund's current trailing yield, which varies with price and distributions — treat it as an estimate, not a guarantee. Yields are not adjusted for tax.
XLI Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment
Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is — and average daily volume is 7.1M/day. Tighter spreads and higher volume mean lower round-trip trading costs; this is a live-market snapshot and can widen during volatile sessions. AUM of $32.9B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.
Domicile & tax treatment: XLI is a US-domiciled, SEC-registered ('40 Act) exchange-traded fund. Dividends and capital gains distributions are reported to US investors on Form 1099-DIV, and the fund is not subject to the PFIC reporting or UCITS-specific rules that apply to Irish- or Luxembourg-domiciled funds. Non-US investors should note that US-domiciled ETFs are generally subject to 30% US withholding tax on dividends (unless reduced by treaty) and to US estate tax exposure on the position — Irish-domiciled UCITS ETFs tracking the same index often avoid both, which is why non-US residents frequently prefer the UCITS equivalent where one exists. This is general information, not tax advice — consult a tax professional for your situation.
XLI Performance History
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1-Day | +0.27% |
| 1-Week | -3.36% |
| 1-Month | -0.93% |
| 3-Month | +5.96% |
| 6-Month | +2.24% |
| YTD | +14.70% |
| 1-Year | +20.73% |
| 3-Year | +75.22% |
How XLI Compares to Other Industrials ETFs
| Rank | Grade | Ticker | Name | 1-Year | Exp. Ratio | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #171 | B |
XLI | State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF | +20.73% | 0.08% | $32.9B |
| #188 | B |
ITA | iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | +22.77% | 0.37% | $14.1B |
| #212 | B |
XAR | State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF | +29.06% | 0.35% | $5.99B |
| #235 | C |
VIS | Vanguard Industrials Index Fund ETF Shares | +20.91% | 0.09% | $8.78B |
| #252 | C |
FIDU | Fidelity MSCI Industrials Index ETF | +20.97% | 0.084% | $2.30B |
| #253 | C |
PAVE | Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF | +23.98% | 0.47% | $14.5B |
| #342 | C |
IYT | iShares Transportation Average ETF | +24.66% | 0.38% | $2.23B |
| #364 | C |
IYJ | iShares U.S. Industrials ETF | +15.30% | 0.38% | $1.94B |
| #385 | D |
XTN | State Street SPDR S&P Transportation ETF | +30.71% | 0.35% | $386M |