State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About XSD

What does XSD invest in?

The State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF aims to replicate the total investment returns, prior to expenses, of the S&P Semiconductor Select Industry Index. This fund provides focused access to the chipmaking industry, a specific sub-segment of the broader S&P Total Market Index. Its strategy involves tracking an index with a modified equal-weighting methodology, which helps to spread holdings across companies of varying market capitalizations – large, mid, and small cap – thereby preventing excessive concentration in any single stock. This structure allows investors to implement precise strategic or tactical positions within the semiconductor sector, offering a more granular approach than traditional, broader sector-based investment vehicles.

What is the expense ratio of XSD?

State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) charges an expense ratio of 0.35%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is XSD?

State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) manages $2.96B 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 XSD actively managed or an index fund?

XSD's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was XSD launched?

State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) launched in January 2006 and is managed by SPDR.

How has XSD performed?

XSD'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.