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XLU Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund
XLU is a Utilities ETF issued by State Street. It tracks the S&P 500 Utilities index, costs 0.12% a year, and launched in December 1998.
Composition last reviewed 2026-09-08; assets as of 2026-09-24.
Key facts
| Ticker | XLU |
|---|---|
| Full name | Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund |
| Issuer | State Street |
| Category | Utilities |
| Sub-category | S&P Sector |
| Index tracked | S&P 500 Utilities |
| Expense ratio | 0.12% |
| Assets under management | $20.95bn |
| Inception | 22 December 1998 |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Region | US |
Sector allocation
- Utilities100%
Geographic exposure
United States vs international
- United States98%
- International (ex-US)2%
Top 10 holdings
- 1NextEra Energy
- 2Duke Energy
- 3Southern Company
- 4Dominion Energy
- 5Exelon
- 6AES Corporation
- 7NRG Energy
- 8PG&E
- 9Entergy
- 10Consolidated Edison
Frequently asked
What is XLU's expense ratio?
Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund charges 0.12% a year — $12 on a $10,000 holding.
What index does XLU track?
Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund tracks the S&P 500 Utilities index.
How large is XLU?
Our dataset puts XLU at about $20.95bn in assets under management (as of 2026-09-24). Assets move with markets and flows, so treat this as a snapshot rather than a current figure.
What are XLU's largest holdings?
The 10 largest holdings in our dataset are NextEra Energy, Duke Energy, Southern Company, Dominion Energy, Exelon, AES Corporation, NRG Energy, PG&E, Entergy and Consolidated Edison.
Where is XLU invested?
Roughly 98% of the fund sits in the United States and 2% outside it.