State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLU SectorUpdated: May 20, 2026, 21:17 UTC
Key Metrics
Top 10 Holdings
| Holding | Ticker | Weight | Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| NextEra Energy Inc | NEE | 14% | |
| Southern Co | SO | 7.31% | |
| Duke Energy Corp | DUK | 6.92% | |
| Constellation Energy Corp | CEG | 6.7% | |
| American Electric Power Co Inc | AEP | 5.09% | |
| Sempra | SRE | 4.26% | |
| Dominion Energy Inc | D | 3.78% | |
| Entergy Corp | ETR | 3.66% | |
| Vistra Corp | VST | 3.45% | |
| Xcel Energy Inc | XEL | 3.37% |
Sector Allocation
About This ETF
The State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU) is a Sector ETF with an expense ratio (TER) of 0.08% and $24.1B in assets under management., with its largest holdings being NextEra Energy Inc, Southern Co, Duke Energy Corp. The ETF currently yields 2.54% in dividends. Year-to-date, XLU has returned +3.8%. 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: electric utilities; water utilities; multi-utilities; independent power and renewable electricity producers; and gas utilities. The fund is non-diversified.
FAQ — XLU
What is the TER of XLU (State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF)?
XLU 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 XLU delivered?
Performance for XLU: YTD: +3.80 % · 3-year p.a.: +13.70 % · 5-year p.a.: +9.59 %. Over 5 years, XLU outperforms the sector category median of +7.40 % by +2.19 pp. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns.
What are the top holdings of XLU?
The five largest positions in XLU are: NEE, SO, DUK, CEG, AEP. The full holdings list is updated daily on this page.
Does XLU pay dividends?
XLU has a current dividend yield of 2.54 %. 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 XLU?
XLU 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.
Where can I buy XLU?
Compare the best brokers for ETF savings plans — low fees, trusted providers, fully regulated.