State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About XLE

What does XLE invest in?

The State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) is engineered to mirror the overall return (both price appreciation and dividend income) of the Energy Select Sector Index, prior to any operational costs. This underlying index is specifically constructed to accurately reflect the performance of the energy companies within the S&P 500. The ETF grants investors precise access to businesses engaged in core energy industries, including oil, natural gas, other consumable fuels, and the associated equipment and services sectors. This focused targeting allows market participants to establish either long-term strategic allocations or short-term tactical positions within the energy space, offering a more refined exposure than conventional, broad-based investment styles.

What is the expense ratio of XLE?

State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) charges an expense ratio of 0.08%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is XLE?

State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) manages $42.63B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is XLE actively managed or an index fund?

XLE is a passive index fund — it tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (XLE's is 0.08%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was XLE launched?

State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) launched in December 1998 and is managed by SPDR.

How has XLE performed?

XLE's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.