# State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/XLU · data as of 2026-10-22 20:00 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU), nexqual.com/XLU" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 42.87 (+2.07% on the day) · last close of Oct 22, 2026; US market pre market, not a live price. Prev close 42 · day 42.02–42.88 · 52w 39.03–47.8 · market cap null · PCX

## Key facts
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -2.4% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +48.2% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -2.4% | +48.2% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -2.4% | +8.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 15.8% | 17.4% |
| Max drawdown | -16.1% (Feb 2026→Sep 2026) | -23.4% (Aug 2022→Oct 2023) |

## Peers
XLP (State Street Consumer Staples S) USD 89.99 +3.31% · XLI (State Street Industrial Select ) USD 166.73 -0.94% · XLB (State Street Materials Select S) USD 51.69 +0.72% · XLV (State Street Health Care Select) USD 181.3 +1.32% · XLY (State Street Consumer Discretio) USD 115.01 -0.45%

## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/XLU · Free keyless MCP server with the same data and citations: https://mcp.nexqual.com/mcp · Guide for agents: https://nexqual.com/agents · https://nexqual.com/llms.txt

## Options: expected move (Cboe, 15-min delayed)

| Expiration | Days | ATM IV | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-30 | 7 | 16.8% | ±2.0% |
| 2026-11-06 | 14 | 16.4% | ±2.7% |
| 2026-11-13 | 21 | 15.4% | ±3.1% |
| 2026-11-20 | 28 | 16.9% | ±3.8% |
| 2026-11-27 | 35 | 20.7% | ±5.2% |
| 2026-12-04 | 42 | 17.4% | ±4.7% |
| 2026-12-18 | 56 | 17.2% | ±5.5% |
| 2027-01-15 | 84 | 18.0% | ±7.1% |