State Street SPDR S&P Software & Services ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About XSW

What does XSW invest in?

The State Street SPDR S&P Software & Services ETF is designed to track the total return performance of the S&P Software & Services Select Industry Index, before deducting its fees and expenses. This fund offers focused investment exposure to the software and services segment, encompassing key sub-industries like Application Software, Interactive Home Entertainment, IT Consulting & Other Services, and Systems Software. By following a modified equal-weighted index, the ETF aims to prevent overconcentration, spreading its investments across large, mid, and small-capitalization companies within the sector. This strategy provides investors with a more targeted and granular approach for both strategic and tactical allocations, distinguishing it from broader, less specific sector-based investment vehicles.

What is the expense ratio of XSW?

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

How big is XSW?

State Street SPDR S&P Software & Services ETF (XSW) manages $429.7M 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 XSW actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was XSW launched?

State Street SPDR S&P Software & Services ETF (XSW) launched in September 2011 and is managed by SPDR.

How has XSW performed?

XSW'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.