XLU
Utilities Select Sector SPDR FundETF · Sectors$45.76+$0.99 (+2.21%)as of market close, Jul 2, 2026
XLU monthly returns
Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund has averaged 0.98% per month, positive in 66% of months. Month-by-month returns for Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU) below, through July 2, 2026 — the table lists the most recent months; the bar chart plots the last 5 years.
Average month
+1.0%
331 months
Best month
+14.1%
Sep 2000
Worst month
-14.7%
Jul 2002
Positive months
66%
of all months
Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund monthly returns#
| Month | Path | Total return |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | +0.9% | |
| Jun 2026 | +2.1% | |
| May 2026 | -5.2% | |
| Apr 2026 | +2.1% | |
| Mar 2026 | -3.2% | |
| Feb 2026 | +10.4% | |
| Jan 2026 | +1.3% | |
| Dec 2025 | -5.1% | |
| Nov 2025 | +1.7% | |
| Oct 2025 | +2.2% | |
| Sep 2025 | +4.8% | |
| Aug 2025 | -1.6% |
Monthly total return (since Aug 2021)
-10%-5%+0%+5%+10%
20222023202420252026
Methodology#
Monthly returns are total returns (dividends reinvested), computed from XLU'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 Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund's average monthly return?
- Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU) has averaged about 0.98% per month, positive in roughly 66% of months. The best month was Sep 2000 (+14.1%) and the worst was Jul 2002 (-14.7%).