State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About XLP

What does XLP invest in?

The State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) aims to replicate the overall return, including price movement and dividend income, of the Consumer Staples Select Sector Index, prior to accounting for expenses. This benchmark effectively reflects the performance of companies within the consumer staples sector of the S&P 500. The ETF offers focused investment in U.S.-based firms involved in essential goods industries, specifically those in consumer staples distribution and retail, household items, food, beverages, tobacco, and personal hygiene products. This structure enables investors to establish precise strategic or short-term tactical allocations, providing a more granular focus than broader, style-based investment vehicles.

What is the expense ratio of XLP?

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

How big is XLP?

State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) manages $14.42B 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 XLP actively managed or an index fund?

XLP 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 (XLP's is 0.08%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was XLP launched?

State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) launched in December 1998 and is managed by SPDR.

How has XLP performed?

XLP'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.