State Street SPDR S&P Telecom ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About XTL

What does XTL invest in?

The State Street SPDR S&P Telecom ETF aims to replicate the total return performance of the S&P Telecom Select Industry Index, before accounting for fees and expenses. It offers investors focused exposure to the telecommunications segment of the S&P TMI, covering distinct sub-industries like Alternative Carriers, Communications Equipment, Integrated Telecommunication Services, and Wireless Telecommunication Services. The fund tracks a modified equal-weighted index, which fosters balanced industry representation across large, mid, and small-capitalization stocks. This structure enables investors to make more precise strategic or tactical allocations than traditional, broader sector-based investments.

What is the expense ratio of XTL?

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

How big is XTL?

State Street SPDR S&P Telecom ETF (XTL) manages $580.6M 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 XTL actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was XTL launched?

State Street SPDR S&P Telecom ETF (XTL) launched in January 2011 and is managed by SPDR.

How has XTL performed?

XTL'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.