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Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR® Fund (XLP)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/24/2025: XLP (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 0.78% | Avg. Invested days 52 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | ETF Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/24/2025 |
Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.62 | 52 Weeks Range 74.02 - 83.33 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 74.02 - 83.33 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR® Fund
ETF Overview
Overview
The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDRu00ae Fund (XLP) seeks to provide investment results that, before expenses, correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the Consumer Staples Select Sector Index. It focuses on companies included in the S&P 500 index that are classified as members of the consumer staples sector. The fund invests in a market-cap-weighted index of US consumer staples companies.
Reputation and Reliability
State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) is a well-established and reputable issuer with a long track record in the ETF market.
Management Expertise
SSGA has a large and experienced team dedicated to managing its suite of ETFs, including sector-specific funds.
Investment Objective
Goal
The fund seeks to provide investment results that, before expenses, correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the Consumer Staples Select Sector Index.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: The ETF aims to track the Consumer Staples Select Sector Index.
Composition The ETF primarily holds stocks of consumer staples companies within the S&P 500.
Market Position
Market Share: XLP has a significant market share in the consumer staples ETF sector.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 14340000000
Competitors
Key Competitors
- Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC)
- iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF (IYK)
- Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Staples ETF (RHS)
Competitive Landscape
The consumer staples ETF market is competitive, with XLP and VDC dominating. XLP has the advantage of being the first mover in the sector, providing high liquidity. VDC has the advantage of low cost, with slightly different tracking methodologies that affects the end performance.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Historical performance data is not available in this format, but is subject to change based on market dynamics.
Benchmark Comparison: XLP's performance is closely tied to the Consumer Staples Select Sector Index.
Expense Ratio: 0.12
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
XLP exhibits high liquidity, with a substantial average daily trading volume.
Bid-Ask Spread
XLP generally has a tight bid-ask spread, making it cost-effective to trade.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
Economic stability, consumer confidence, and inflation rates can influence the performance of consumer staples companies and, consequently, XLP.
Growth Trajectory
XLP's growth trajectory is tied to the performance of the consumer staples sector and the broader market. There are no changes to strategy and holdings at this moment.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
XLP benefits from its first-mover advantage, large AUM, and high liquidity, which attracts investors seeking exposure to the consumer staples sector. The fund's focus on established companies within the S&P 500 also provides a degree of stability. Its well-known brand recognition and extensive tracking history contribute to investor confidence. However, its market-cap weighting may lead to concentration in a few large companies.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
XLP tends to exhibit lower volatility compared to broader market indices, reflecting the stable nature of the consumer staples sector.
Market Risk
XLP is subject to market risk, particularly sector-specific risks related to changing consumer preferences, regulatory changes, and commodity price fluctuations.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
XLP is suitable for investors seeking stable, dividend-paying investments and diversification within the consumer staples sector.
Market Risk
XLP is suitable for long-term investors seeking exposure to the consumer staples sector as part of a diversified portfolio.
Summary
The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDRu00ae Fund (XLP) offers targeted exposure to the consumer staples sector within the S&P 500. It provides stability and dividend income, making it attractive to long-term investors. Its high liquidity and first-mover advantage are key strengths. However, sector-specific risks and market-cap weighting should be considered. XLP remains a popular choice for investors seeking core exposure to this defensive sector.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- State Street Global Advisors (SSGA), FactSet, ETF.com
Disclaimers:
The data provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market conditions can change rapidly, and past performance is not indicative of future results.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR® Fund
Exchange NYSE ARCA | Headquaters - | ||
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Sector - | Industry - | Full time employees - | Website |
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In seeking to track the performance of the index, the fund employs a replication strategy. It generally invests substantially all, but at least 95%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index. The index includes companies that have been identified as Consumer Staples companies by the GICS®. It is non-diversified.
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