The annual fee that you pay to the fund company for managing your investment. The lower the expense ratio, the better. This is not an investment recommendation.

Dividends

1.67%Dividend Yield

Jun 26

$0.22

Mar 26

$0.21

Dec 25

$0.23

Sep 25

$0.21

Jun 25

$0.22

10Y Growth

6.08%

5Y Growth

3.52%

3Y Growth

0.76%

1Y Growth

0.56%

People Also Follow

This list is based on the watchlists of people on Stock Events who follow XLB. It's not an investment recommendation.

Competitors

This list is an analysis based on recent market events. It's not an investment recommendation.

Vanguard Materials

VAW

Mkt Cap0

Vanguard Materials ETF offers similar exposure to the materials sector, making it a direct competitor to XLB in terms of investment focus.

iShares U.S. Basic Materials

IYM

Mkt Cap0

iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF tracks a similar index of U.S. materials stocks, competing directly with XLB for investors seeking sector-specific exposure.

Fidelity MSCI Materials Index

FMAT

Mkt Cap0

Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF is designed to invest in the materials sector, directly competing with XLB by offering similar market exposure.

Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Materials

RTM

Mkt Cap0

Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Materials ETF offers exposure to the materials sector with an equal weight approach, providing an alternative to XLB's market cap weighted strategy.

iShares Global Materials

MXI

Mkt Cap0

iShares Global Materials ETF provides global exposure to the materials sector, competing with XLB by offering investors a broader international perspective.

ProShares UltraShort Materials

SMN

Mkt Cap0

ProShares UltraShort Basic Materials offers inverse exposure to the materials sector, competing with XLB by targeting investors looking for hedging opportunities or betting against the sector.

ProShares Ultra Materials

UYM

Mkt Cap0

ProShares Ultra Basic Materials provides leveraged exposure to the materials sector, competing with XLB by appealing to investors seeking amplified returns.

VanEck Steel

SLX

Mkt Cap0

VanEck Vectors Steel ETF is more narrowly focused on the steel industry, but competes with XLB by targeting investors interested in specific materials sectors.

iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers

PICK

Mkt Cap0

iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF targets the metals and mining sector, providing a more focused investment option compared to XLB's broader materials sector coverage.

Holdings

Regions

Sectors

About

The State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB) aims to replicate the investment outcomes, including both price appreciation and yield, of the Materials Select Sector Index, prior to accounting for expenses. This underlying index effectively represents the materials segment of the broader S&P 500 Index. The ETF offers focused exposure to companies across key materials industries, including chemicals, metals and mining, paper and forest products, containers and packaging, and construction materials. This precise targeting enables investors to establish either strategic long-term or tactical short-term positions, providing a more granular approach compared to conventional style-based investment strategies.

CEO

Country

United States

ISIN

US81369Y1001

Listings

0 Comments

Share your thoughts

FAQ

What is State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR stock price today?▼

The current price of XLB is $52.50 USD — it has increased by +0.61% in the past 24 hours. Watch State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR stock price performance more closely on the chart.

What is State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR stock ticker?▼

Depending on the exchange, the stock ticker may vary. For instance, on exchange State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR stocks are traded under the ticker XLB.

Is State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR stock price growing?▼

XLB stock has risen by +5.08% compared to the previous week, the month change is a +4.37% rise, over the last year State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR has showed a +20.16% increase.

Does State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR pay dividends?▼

Yes, XLB dividends are paid quarterly. The last dividend per share was 0.21 USD. As of today, Dividend Yield (FWD)% is 1.67%.

In which sector is State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR located?▼

State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR operates in the Other sector.

When did State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR complete a stock split?▼

The last stock split for State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR was on December 05, 2025 with a ratio of 2:1.