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State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB) ETF Analysis
State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB) ETF analysis covering performance, holdings context, risk, drawdowns, volatility, momentum, dividends, valuation exposure, and the current AlgovestIQ assessment.
State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB) currently has an AIQ Score of 63/100, indicating a neutral setup. Momentum is the strongest factor at 79/100. Value is the weakest current factor at 41/100. Performance, momentum, risk, distribution, and exposure evidence should be read together at the latest market-close snapshot.
XLB at a Glance
Crawlable current metrics from the latest market-close ETF snapshot.
| Metric | Current |
|---|---|
| Price | $52.74 |
| AIQ Score | 63/100 |
| Overall View | Neutral |
| Technical Analysis Consensus | Strong Buy |
| Fund Size | $8.34B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.08% |
| Holdings Count | 28 |
| NAV | $52.52 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
| Primary Exposure | Basic Materials (82.42%) |
| Issuer | SPDR |
| Domicile | US |
| Inception Date | Dec 16, 1998 |
| Distribution Yield | 1.67% |
| Beta | 0.82 |
| Average Volume | 11.16M |
| 52-week range | $42.04-$54.19 |
| RSI 14 | 86.01 |
| 50-Day SMA | $50.98 |
| 200-Day SMA | $51.06 |
| Risk Score | 77/100 |
| Momentum Score | 79/100 |
| Value Exposure Score | 41/100 |
XLB Long-Horizon ETF Performance
Trailing returns, growth of $10,000, drawdown history, and calendar-year returns from available daily closes.
| Period | Total return | Annualized | Max drawdown | Start date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 16.42% | 16.43% | -12.38% | Oct 28, 2025 |
| 3Y | 36.98% | 11.08% | -23.93% | Oct 30, 2023 |
| 5Y | 21.57% | 3.99% | -25.70% | Nov 1, 2021 |
| 10Y | 21.57% | 3.99% | -25.70% | Nov 1, 2021 |
Growth of $10,000
Indexed to the first available close in this history window.
Drawdown History
Peak-to-trough decline from each prior high over the available window.
Calendar-Year Returns
Full-year returns where available, with the current calendar year shown as YTD.
XLBState Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF
Financial Services / Asset Management
Relative Leader / Watch
Strong Relative Position
Latest quote
- Momentum79
- Value41
- Quality66
- Risk resilience77
- Sentiment73
XLB ETF Analysis Summary
State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB) currently has an AIQ Score of 63/100, indicating a neutral setup. Momentum is the strongest factor at 79/100. Value is the weakest current factor at 41/100. Performance, exposure, distribution, momentum, and risk evidence should be read together at the latest market-close snapshot.
In a neutral regime, XLB has AIQ Score of 63/100 with Momentum base of 79/100 and fading Value at 41/100. Wait for component alignment before adding exposure.
Momentum (79/100) leads while Value (41/100) lags. This cross-factor spread creates entry timing uncertainty.
Financial Services · 0.40% ETF move · XLB classified in Asset Management.
Current Evidence
AlgovestIQ Evidence Summary
Current consensus, supporting evidence, recent changes, and what would strengthen or weaken the view.
Is XLB Bullish or Bearish Right Now?
XLB currently has a neutral overall setup. Momentum is the strongest factor at 79/100, while Value is weakest at 41/100. The current evidence suggests a mixed rather than strongly bullish or bearish setup.
- - Quality is supportive at 66/100.
- - Momentum is constructive at 79/100.
- - Risk Resilience is supportive at 77/100.
- - Price is +3.03% above its 50-day SMA.
- - Technical consensus has more buy votes than sell votes (38 vs 7).
- - Value is the current constraint at 41/100.
Current Consensus
XLB's Technical Analysis Consensus is currently Strong Buy, with 38 buy, 0 neutral, and 7 sell votes. XLB's 14-day RSI is 86.01, which places the ETF in an overbought momentum range. XLB's beta is 0.82, indicating market sensitivity broadly in line with the market.
What Changed in XLB?
The largest recent change in XLB is AIQ Score moving up by 0.0 points over the available 7-day comparison window. Momentum remains the strongest visible factor.
What Would Change the XLB Outlook?
The current neutral outlook could improve if AIQ moves above 70, momentum recovers, risk resilience improves, and price confirms a stronger trend above the 50-day and 200-day moving averages. It would weaken if AIQ falls below 40, price loses long-term moving-average support, distribution or liquidity context deteriorates, or risk evidence worsens.
AIQ > 70, RSI above 55, price above SMA-50/SMA-200, and positive market-context evidence.
AIQ below 40, RSI below 45, loss of SMA-200, negative revisions, or rising volatility and drawdown risk.
XLB Decision Framework
Public evidence layers, setup checks, and risk context for State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF.
State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB) ETF Analysis
State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF has an AIQ Score of 63/100 in a Neutral regime. Momentum is strongest at 79/100. Beta is 0.82, below market sensitivity. Review the supporting etf factors together before drawing a conclusion from any single score.
| Evidence Layer | Public Evidence |
|---|---|
| Regime Context | XLB is in a Neutral AIQ regime with score 63/100. |
| Signal Conflict | The primary conflict is that momentum leads at 79/100 while value lags at 41/100. |
| Factor Evidence | Momentum 79/100 · Value 41/100 · Quality 66/100 · Risk 77/100 · Sentiment 73/100 |
| Persistence | Current snapshot evidence is shown; historical persistence remains in AIQ Pro. |
Current Setup Checklist
Momentum is the strongest factor at 79/100.
Momentum is 79/100 and RSI (14) is 86.0.
XLB is in a Neutral regime at 63/100.
Risk factor is 77/100 with beta 0.82 and annual volatility 17.63%.
Current conflict: momentum leads at 79/100 while value lags at 41/100.
XLB Research Cluster
ETF-specific paths for performance, risk, distributions, market context, data, comparisons, and news.
XLB ETF Analytics
XLB holdings context, yield, risk, valuation exposure, momentum, and AIQ evidence.
XLB Technical Analysis
XLB technical setup based on RSI, MACD, moving averages, AIQ Momentum, volume, trend, volatility, and pivots.
XLB ETF Market Context
Track XLB market context, news pressure, trend changes, income events, and current allocation evidence.
XLB Distribution Analysis
XLB distribution yield, annualized distributions, payment history, and income context.
XLB ETF Data
XLB available fund data, market metrics, technical readings, risk measures, and AIQ evidence.
XLB Risk Analysis
XLB volatility, beta, drawdown, Sharpe ratio, VaR, and downside resilience.
XLB ETF News
XLB ETF news, market tone, recent headlines, and catalyst context.
XLB vs Sector ETFs Peers
Current peer cohort: XLB · XLC · XLE · XLF · XLG. Compare AIQ, factor scores, Sharpe ratio and 1-year volatility in one indexable view.
| Peer | AIQ | Value | Momentum | Risk | Sharpe | 1Y Volatility | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XLB Current ETF | 63/100 | 41/100 | 79/100 | 77/100 | 0.92 | 17.63% | Current |
| XLC Communication Services Select Sector SPDR | 47/100 | 36/100 | 22/100 | 72/100 | -1.01 | 16.35% | XLB vs XLC |
| XLE Energy Select Sector SPDR | 64/100 | 54/100 | 76/100 | 39/100 | 1.95 | 22.19% | XLB vs XLE |
| XLF Financial Select Sector SPDR | 72/100 | 60/100 | 78/100 | 75/100 | 0.42 | 14.40% | XLB vs XLF |
| XLG SPDR S&P 500 ESG ETF | 51/100 | 40/100 | 36/100 | 81/100 | 0.07 | 14.62% | XLB vs XLG |
Peer cohort is resolved dynamically from the AlgovestIQ universe taxonomy and Compare relationship graph. Data as of Oct 29, 2026.
About the AIQ Score
Methodology for the current ETF evidence.
The AlgovestIQ AIQ Score combines multiple dimensions of ETF evidence, including momentum, valuation exposure, quality, risk resilience, sentiment context, and timing signals. It is a descriptive research score, not a guarantee of future performance or a personalized recommendation.
View AIQ methodologyFactor Diagnostics
A compact bridge from the AIQ score to the evidence tabs.
Valuation exposure across the fund's holdings.
Quality context inferred from fund exposure and available evidence.
Trend, momentum, volume, and timing confirmation.
Resilience, volatility, beta, drawdown, and tail risk.
News and event pressure around the setup.
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AIQ Component Profile
Compare the five component scores on one consistent 0–100 scale.
Review earnings timing, revisions, news pressure, and prior event reactions in one place.
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Checked Oct 31, 2026
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Market Confirmation
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Risk Alignment
Higher resilience is stronger; exposure metrics stay separate.
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XLB ETF FAQ
What is XLB ETF price today?
XLB is currently shown at $52.74. Use the live quote with the 52-week range and AIQ context before comparing funds.
What is XLB's 52-week high and low?
XLB's 52-week range is $42.04 to $54.19 based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Oct 30, 2026. A price near either extreme should be evaluated with volatility and trend evidence.
Does XLB pay a dividend?
XLB's current distribution yield is 1.67% based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Oct 30, 2026. For ETFs, dividend yield should be compared with expense ratio, holdings, and risk.
What should investors compare before buying XLB?
Compare XLB's price trend, expense profile, yield, holdings exposure, volatility, and AIQ signal. ETF decisions should focus on portfolio fit as much as current momentum.