XLP
Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR FundETF · Sectors$84.99+$1.69 (+2.03%)as of market close, Jul 2, 2026
XLP monthly returns
Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund has averaged 0.60% per month, positive in 59% of months. Month-by-month returns for Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) below, through July 2, 2026 — the table lists the most recent months; the bar chart plots the last 5 years.
Average month
+0.6%
331 months
Best month
+10.4%
Dec 2021
Worst month
-12.6%
Oct 2008
Positive months
59%
of all months
Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund monthly returns#
| Month | Path | Total return |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | +2.3% | |
| Jun 2026 | +0.2% | |
| May 2026 | -1.7% | |
| Apr 2026 | +2.8% | |
| Mar 2026 | -8.4% | |
| Feb 2026 | +7.8% | |
| Jan 2026 | +7.5% | |
| Dec 2025 | -1.4% | |
| Nov 2025 | +4.1% | |
| Oct 2025 | -2.7% | |
| Sep 2025 | -2.3% | |
| Aug 2025 | +1.3% |
Monthly total return (since Aug 2021)
-10%-5%+0%+5%+10%
20222023202420252026
Methodology#
Monthly returns are total returns (dividends reinvested), computed from XLP'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 Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund's average monthly return?
- Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) has averaged about 0.60% per month, positive in roughly 59% of months. The best month was Dec 2021 (+10.4%) and the worst was Oct 2008 (-12.6%).