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Technology Select Sector SPDR® Fund
etf
XLK
Dividend policy
Active
Price as of:
$156.48
-0.2
0%
primary theme
Technology Sector Equity
XLK (ETF)
Technology Select Sector SPDR® Fund
Dividend policy
Active
Price as of:
$156.48
-0.2
0%
primary theme
Technology Sector Equity
XLK (ETF)
Technology Select Sector SPDR® Fund
Dividend policy
Active
Price as of:
$156.48
-0.2
0%
primary theme
Technology Sector Equity
Name
Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD & DIV
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
21.4%
1 yr return
29.5%
3 Yr Avg Return
29.7%
5 Yr Avg Return
29.3%
Net Assets
$46.3 B
Holdings in Top 10
67.6%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$156.68
$110.66
$159.70
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.12%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 3.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
N/A
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Exchange Traded Fund
Investment Style
Technology
Name
Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD & DIV
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
XLK - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 20.4%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 29.7%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 29.3%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 1.24%
- Dividend Yield 0.7%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Quarterly
Fund Details
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Legal NameTechnology Select Sector SPDR® Fund
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Fund Family NameSPDR State Street Global Advisors
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Inception DateDec 16, 1998
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Shares Outstanding291705897
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Share ClassN/A
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUnited States
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ManagerMichael Feehily
Fund Description
In seeking to track the performance of the index, the fund employs a replication strategy, which means that the fund typically invests in substantially all of the securities represented in the index in approximately the same proportions as the index. It generally invests substantially all, but at least 95%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index. The fund is non-diversified.
XLK - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | XLK Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 21.4% | -79.9% | 39.5% | 22.19% |
| 1 Yr | 29.5% | 8.8% | 101.6% | 71.72% |
| 3 Yr | 29.7%* | 7.4% | 42.8% | 31.19% |
| 5 Yr | 29.3%* | 2.4% | 48.6% | 40.93% |
| 10 Yr | 22.5%* | 8.9% | 27.1% | 31.64% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | XLK Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 41.8% | -63.4% | 154.1% | 50.00% |
| 2019 | 47.9% | -3.0% | 63.7% | 7.83% |
| 2018 | -3.1% | -49.7% | 16.4% | 22.16% |
| 2017 | 32.2% | -17.3% | 83.6% | 36.22% |
| 2016 | 12.9% | -17.1% | 43.0% | 15.98% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | XLK Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 20.4% | -80.1% | 39.4% | 27.51% |
| 1 Yr | 29.5% | 8.8% | 101.6% | 66.19% |
| 3 Yr | 29.7%* | 5.1% | 42.8% | 22.64% |
| 5 Yr | 29.3%* | 2.4% | 48.6% | 29.57% |
| 10 Yr | 22.5%* | 8.9% | 27.1% | 26.18% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | XLK Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 41.8% | -63.4% | 154.1% | 50.00% |
| 2019 | 47.9% | -3.0% | 63.7% | 7.83% |
| 2018 | -3.1% | -49.7% | 16.4% | 41.24% |
| 2017 | 32.2% | -17.3% | 83.6% | 61.62% |
| 2016 | 12.9% | -17.1% | 43.0% | 23.67% |
XLK - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| XLK | Category Low | Category High | XLK % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 46.3 B | 1.81 M | 58.5 B | 1.10% |
| Number of Holdings | 77 | 10 | 463 | 24.75% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 31.6 B | 2.68 K | 32.3 B | 0.76% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 67.63% | 7.9% | 100.0% | 12.88% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Apple Inc 22.12%
- Microsoft Corp 21.11%
- NVIDIA Corp 5.18%
- Visa Inc Class A 3.60%
- PayPal Holdings Inc 3.15%
- Adobe Inc 2.95%
- Mastercard Inc Class A 2.81%
- Salesforce.com Inc 2.38%
- Cisco Systems Inc 2.31%
- Broadcom Inc 2.20%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | XLK % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 99.81% | 70.87% | 103.02% | 49.24% |
| Cash | 0.19% | -3.02% | 23.89% | 47.47% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.09% | 46.21% |
| Other | 0.00% | -1.46% | 23.19% | 51.77% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.11% | 44.70% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.00% | 47.73% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | XLK % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 88.70% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 15.15% |
| Financial Services | 9.68% | 0.00% | 55.06% | 20.96% |
| Industrials | 1.62% | 0.00% | 48.06% | 49.49% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.66% | 44.70% |
| Real Estate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 13.20% | 56.82% |
| Healthcare | 0.00% | 0.00% | 38.74% | 71.46% |
| Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.62% | 45.71% |
| Communication Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 97.62% | 91.41% |
| Consumer Defense | 0.00% | 0.00% | 39.05% | 55.56% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 0.00% | 0.00% | 40.03% | 85.10% |
| Basic Materials | 0.00% | 0.00% | 33.20% | 51.77% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | XLK % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 99.10% | 16.46% | 100.00% | 6.06% |
| Non US | 0.71% | 0.00% | 83.17% | 92.42% |
XLK - Expenses
Operational Fees
| XLK Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.12% | 0.08% | 2.68% | 99.23% |
| Management Fee | 0.03% | 0.00% | 1.95% | 1.10% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.03% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 44.83% |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.02% | 0.50% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| XLK Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 0.00% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| XLK Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| XLK Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 3.00% | 3.00% | 284.00% | 0.41% |
XLK - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| XLK | Category Low | Category High | XLK % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.69% | 0.00% | 1.82% | 3.28% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| XLK | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | Semi-Annually | Monthly | Monthly |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| XLK | Category Low | Category High | XLK % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 1.24% | -2.42% | 2.28% | 3.52% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| XLK | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually |
Dividend Payout History
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2020 | $0.247 |
| Jun 25, 2020 | $0.281 |
| Mar 26, 2020 | $0.372 |
| Dec 26, 2019 | $0.295 |
| Sep 25, 2019 | $0.253 |
| Jun 26, 2019 | $0.278 |
| Mar 20, 2019 | $0.233 |
| Dec 27, 2018 | $0.265 |
| Sep 26, 2018 | $0.254 |
| Jun 20, 2018 | $0.255 |
| Mar 21, 2018 | $0.218 |
| Dec 26, 2017 | $0.238 |
| Sep 25, 2017 | $0.209 |
| Jun 26, 2017 | $0.223 |
| Mar 27, 2017 | $0.205 |
| Dec 27, 2016 | $0.216 |
| Sep 26, 2016 | $0.196 |
| Jun 27, 2016 | $0.211 |
| Mar 29, 2016 | $0.220 |
| Dec 29, 2015 | $0.216 |
| Sep 28, 2015 | $0.183 |
| Jun 29, 2015 | $0.193 |
| Mar 30, 2015 | $0.173 |
| Dec 30, 2014 | $0.217 |
| Sep 29, 2014 | $0.174 |
| Jun 30, 2014 | $0.176 |
| Mar 31, 2014 | $0.157 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | $0.171 |
| Sep 30, 2013 | $0.158 |
| Jul 01, 2013 | $0.155 |
| Mar 25, 2013 | $0.124 |
| Jan 03, 2013 | $0.168 |
| Oct 03, 2012 | $0.130 |
| Jun 27, 2012 | $0.109 |
| Mar 28, 2012 | $0.096 |
| Dec 28, 2011 | $0.109 |
| Sep 28, 2011 | $0.094 |
| Jun 29, 2011 | $0.098 |
| Mar 30, 2011 | $0.084 |
| Dec 29, 2010 | $0.090 |
| Sep 29, 2010 | $0.081 |
| Jun 30, 2010 | $0.079 |
| Mar 31, 2010 | $0.073 |
| Dec 30, 2009 | $0.080 |
| Sep 30, 2009 | $0.077 |
| Jul 01, 2009 | $0.081 |
| Apr 01, 2009 | $0.077 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | $0.081 |
| Oct 01, 2008 | $0.071 |
| Jul 02, 2008 | $0.069 |
| Apr 02, 2008 | $0.006 |
| Jan 03, 2008 | $0.123 |
| Oct 03, 2007 | $0.053 |
| Jun 27, 2007 | $0.018 |
| Dec 27, 2006 | $0.135 |
| Sep 27, 2006 | $0.044 |
| Jan 31, 2006 | $0.148 |
| Jan 31, 2005 | $0.306 |
| Jan 30, 2004 | $0.139 |
| Jan 31, 2003 | $0.040 |
| Jan 31, 2000 | $0.001 |
XLK - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Michael Feehily
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jan 31, 2011
10.59
10.6%
Mr. Feehily, CFA, is a Managing Director of SSGA and the Adviser and Co-Head of Passive Equity Strategies in North America in the Global Equity Beta Solutions Group. In this capacity, Mr. Feehily has oversight of the North American Passive Equity teams in Boston and Montreal. In addition, Mr. Feehily is a member of the Senior Management Group. Mr. Feehily rejoined SSgA in 2010 after spending the previous four years at State Street Global Markets LLC where he helped to build the Exposure Solutions business.
Karl Schneider
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jan 31, 2015
6.59
6.6%
Karl Schneider, CAIA, is a Vice President of SSGA and SSGA FM, and Head of U.S. Equity Strategies for GEBS, where in addition to overseeing the management of the U.S. equity index strategies, he also serves as a portfolio manager for a number of the group's passive equity portfolios. Previously within GEBS, he served as a portfolio manager and product specialist for synthetic beta strategies, including commodities, buy/write, and hedge fund replication. Prior to joining GEBS, Mr. Schneider worked as a portfolio manager in SSGA's Currency Management Group, managing both active currency selection and traditional passive hedging overlay portfolios. He joined SSGA in 1996. Mr. Schneider holds a BS in finance and investments from Babson College and an MS in finance from Boston College. He has earned the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst designation. Mr. Schneider is a member of the CAIA Association.
David Chin
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jan 03, 2017
4.66
4.7%
David Chin is a Vice President of SSGA and a Senior Portfolio Manager in the Global Equity Beta Solutions Group at SSGA. Prior to joining SSGA in 1999, Mr. Chin was a product analyst in the Analytical Services Group at Frank Russell Company. Before this, he worked at OneSource Information Systems developing investment software. Preceding this, he was affiliated with PanAgora Asset Management in the Research and Development group creating quantitative investment models for international equities. Mr. Chin has been working in the investment management field since 1992. Mr. Chin holds a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems from the University of Massachusetts/Boston and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Arizona.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.03 | 31.68 | 6.16 | 0.67 |
