XLB
Materials Select Sector SPDR FundETF · Sectors$51.26+$0.97 (+1.92%)as of market close, Jul 24, 2026
XLB monthly returns
Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund has averaged 0.99% per month, positive in 58% of months. Month-by-month returns for Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLB) below, through July 24, 2026 — the table lists the most recent months; the bar chart plots the last 5 years.
Average month
+1.0%
331 months
Best month
+24.7%
Apr 1999
Worst month
-22.4%
Oct 2008
Positive months
58%
of all months
Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund monthly returns#
| Month | Path | Total return |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | +0.6% | |
| Jun 2026 | -0.4% | |
| May 2026 | -0.6% | |
| Apr 2026 | +3.0% | |
| Mar 2026 | -6.0% | |
| Feb 2026 | +8.4% | |
| Jan 2026 | +8.6% | |
| Dec 2025 | +2.0% | |
| Nov 2025 | +4.4% | |
| Oct 2025 | -4.4% | |
| Sep 2025 | -2.0% | |
| Aug 2025 | +5.2% |
Monthly total return (since Aug 2021)
-10%-5%+0%+5%+10%
20222023202420252026
Methodology#
Monthly returns are total returns (dividends reinvested), computed from XLB's split- and dividend-adjusted month-end closes. The table shows the most recent 120 months and the bar chart the most recent 60. See the year-by-year returns for the annual view. Past performance does not predict future returns; not investment advice.
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FAQ
- What is Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund's average monthly return?
- Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLB) has averaged about 0.99% per month, positive in roughly 58% of months. The best month was Apr 1999 (+24.7%) and the worst was Oct 2008 (-22.4%).