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SPDR® S&P Transportation ETF (XTN)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/16/2025: XTN (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
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 6.44% | Avg. Invested days 36 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | ETF Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/16/2025 |
Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 1.67 | 52 Weeks Range 61.83 - 94.94 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 61.83 - 94.94 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
Upturn AI SWOT
SPDR® S&P Transportation ETF
ETF Overview
Overview
The SPDRu00ae S&P Transportation ETF (XTN) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the total return performance of the S&P Transportation Select Industry Index. It focuses on companies in the transportation sector, including airlines, trucking, railroad, and delivery services. XTN employs a representative sampling strategy to track the index, investing in a basket of stocks that collectively have an investment profile similar to that of the underlying index.
Reputation and Reliability
State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) is a well-established and reputable ETF issuer with a long history in the investment management industry.
Management Expertise
SSGA has extensive experience managing index-tracking ETFs and employing various investment strategies.
Investment Objective
Goal
To provide investment results that correspond generally to the total return performance of the S&P Transportation Select Industry Index.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: The ETF aims to track the S&P Transportation Select Industry Index, using a representative sampling strategy.
Composition The ETF primarily holds stocks of companies within the transportation sector, including airlines, trucking, railroad, and delivery services.
Market Position
Market Share: XTN holds a sizable, but not dominant, share of the transportation ETF market.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 333000000
Competitors
Key Competitors
- iShares Transportation Average ETF (IYT)
- Direxion Daily Transportation Bull 3X Shares (TPOR)
Competitive Landscape
The transportation ETF market is relatively concentrated, with IYT holding a large market share. XTN competes by offering a slightly different index tracking approach, potentially leading to different risk/return profiles. TPOR aims to provide 3x daily return, which is significantly more volatile.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Historical performance data can be obtained from financial data providers.
Benchmark Comparison: The ETF's performance can be compared to the S&P Transportation Select Industry Index.
Expense Ratio: 0.35
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
The average trading volume for XTN is moderate and allows for easy trade execution.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread is usually tight, minimizing transaction costs.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
Economic growth, fuel prices, regulations, and consumer spending all impact the transportation sector and XTN's performance.
Growth Trajectory
The growth trajectory of XTN is tied to the overall health of the transportation industry, influenced by factors such as infrastructure spending and technological advancements.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
XTN benefits from the strong brand recognition and distribution network of State Street. It offers a straightforward way to gain exposure to the transportation sector, which plays a vital role in the economy. The ETF provides a cost-effective means to track the S&P Transportation Select Industry Index. XTN's equal weighting can differentiate it from capitalization weighted approaches. However, it faces stiff competition from IYT.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
XTN exhibits moderate volatility, typical of sector-specific ETFs.
Market Risk
XTN is exposed to sector-specific risks, such as fuel price fluctuations, economic downturns affecting travel and shipping, and regulatory changes impacting transportation industries.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
Investors seeking targeted exposure to the US transportation sector.
Market Risk
Suitable for both long-term investors seeking diversification and active traders looking to capitalize on short-term trends in the transportation industry.
Summary
The SPDRu00ae S&P Transportation ETF (XTN) offers a focused investment in the US transportation sector. It tracks the S&P Transportation Select Industry Index, providing exposure to companies involved in various transportation services. While benefiting from State Street's reputation, XTN faces strong competition. Investors should consider their risk tolerance and investment goals before investing in this sector-specific ETF. XTN is generally used to make sector specific bets, and is subject to fluctuations of the transportation sector.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) website
- ETF.com
- Bloomberg
- Yahoo Finance
Disclaimers:
The data provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Investments in ETFs are subject to risk, including the potential loss of principal.
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 SPDR® S&P Transportation ETF
Exchange NYSE ARCA | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date - | CEO - | ||
Sector - | Industry - | Full time employees - | Website |
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In seeking to track the performance of the S&P Transportation Select Industry Index (the index), the fund employs a sampling strategy. It generally invests substantially all, but at least 80%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index. The index represents the transportation segment of the S&P Total Market Index (S&P TMI).
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