State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLB SectorUpdated: May 20, 2026, 21:17 UTC
Key Metrics
Top 10 Holdings
| Holding | Ticker | Weight | Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linde PLC | LIN | 14.14% | |
| Newmont Corp | NEM | 7.33% | |
| Nucor Corp | NUE | 5.68% | |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc | FCX | 5.02% | |
| CRH PLC | CRH | 4.93% | |
| Vulcan Materials Co | VMC | 4.85% | |
| Air Products and Chemicals Inc | APD | 4.68% | |
| Martin Marietta Materials Inc | MLM | 4.49% | |
| Sherwin-Williams Co | SHW | 4.48% | |
| Corteva Inc | CTVA | 4.46% |
Sector Allocation
About This ETF
The State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB) is a Sector ETF with an expense ratio (TER) of 0.08% and $7.3B in assets under management., with its largest holdings being Linde PLC, Newmont Corp, Nucor Corp. The ETF currently yields 1.7% in dividends. Year-to-date, XLB has returned +8.29%. With an expense ratio of just 0.08%, it is one of the cheapest ETFs in its category.
In seeking to track the performance of the index, the fund employs a replication strategy. It generally invests substantially all, but at least 95%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index. The index includes securities of companies from the following industries: chemicals; metals and mining; paper and forest products; containers and packaging; and construction materials. The fund is non-diversified.
FAQ — XLB
What is the TER of XLB (State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF)?
XLB has a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.08 % per year. That sits at the sector category median (0.08 % across 13 peer ETFs). The TER is deducted directly from the fund and lowers your effective return.
What return has XLB delivered?
Performance for XLB: YTD: +8.29 % · 3-year p.a.: +9.77 % · 5-year p.a.: +4.63 %. Over 5 years, XLB underperforms the sector category median of +8.43 % by -3.80 pp. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns.
What are the top holdings of XLB?
The five largest positions in XLB are: LIN, NEM, NUE, FCX, CRH. The full holdings list is updated daily on this page.
Does XLB pay dividends?
XLB has a current dividend yield of 1.70 %. Distributing ETFs pay this out in cash; accumulating versions reinvest it inside the fund. Check the share class on your broker before buying.
Where can I buy or set up a savings plan for XLB?
XLB is available at most major brokers. For a free monthly savings plan from €1, look at Trade Republic, Scalable Capital or Flatex. The broker comparison on this site shows fees, free-savings-plan ETFs and execution exchanges side by side.
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