# State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (XOP): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/xop for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: SPDR · Asset class: Equity - Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 2006-06-19 This State Street SPDR ETF aims to deliver investment results that, prior to fees and expenses, generally mirror the total return performance of the S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production Select Industry Index. It offers investors targeted exposure to the oil and gas exploration and production segment of the S&P TMI, which includes the Integrated Oil & Gas, Oil & Gas Exploration & Production, and Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing sub-industries. The fund tracks a modified equal-weighted index, providing diversified industry representation across large, mid, and small-cap companies. This struct... ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $203.76 | | Expense Ratio | 0.35% | | Assets Under Management | $4.56B | | NAV | $199.51 (2026-10-29 close) | | Holdings Count | 51 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 1.53% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $3.12 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | | 52-Week Range | $123.16 – $206.05 | | Beta | -0.12 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.7575 /share - Ex-date: 2026-09-21 - Pay date: 2026-09-23 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does XOP invest in? This State Street SPDR ETF aims to deliver investment results that, prior to fees and expenses, generally mirror the total return performance of the S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production Select Industry Index. It offers investors targeted exposure to the oil and gas exploration and production segment of the S&P TMI, which includes the Integrated Oil & Gas, Oil & Gas Exploration & Production, and Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing sub-industries. The fund tracks a modified equal-weighted index, providing diversified industry representation across large, mid, and small-cap companies. This structure enables investors to implement more precise strategic or tactical positions compared to broader sector-based investment approaches. ### What is the expense ratio of XOP? State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (XOP) charges an expense ratio of 0.35%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is XOP? State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (XOP) manages $4.56B 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 XOP actively managed or an index fund? XOP's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy. ### When was XOP launched? State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (XOP) launched in June 2006 and is managed by SPDR. ### How has XOP performed? XOP'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. ### Does XOP pay a dividend? State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (XOP) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 1.53%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does XOP pay dividends? State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF pays dividends Quarterly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is XOP's dividend yield? XOP's trailing-twelve-month yield is 1.53%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is XOP's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for XOP was 2026-09-21. The next ex-date typically follows Quarterly; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will XOP's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.35% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees. ### How does XOP charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from XOP's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price. ### Why does XOP cost more than a fund like VOO? XOP's strategy (current expense ratio 0.35%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where XOP sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to XOP? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as XOP (0.35%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want. ## More on Dividend Data - Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/xop - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/xop/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/xop/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/xop/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/xop/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.