Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund vs State Street PDR S&P Retail ETF — how do they compare? Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund trades at $50.01, while State Street PDR S&P Retail ETF trades at $88.47. The key difference: State Street PDR S&P Retail ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| XLB | XRT | |
|---|---|---|
52-Week High | $53.62 | $90.88 |
52-Week Low | $42.23 | $77.28 |
Sector | — | Broad Market / Factor |
Trailing returns across standard periods
Latest headlines on both assets
In seeking to track the performance of the index, the fund employs a replication strategy. It generally invests substantially all, but at least 95%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index. The index includes securities of companies from the following industries: chemicals; metals and mining; paper and forest products; containers and packaging; and construction materials. The fund is non-diversified.
Read more on XLB →XRT is an equal-weighted ETF that tracks the U.S. retail sector. It provides diversified exposure to apparel, automotive, and online retailers, including well-known names like Amazon, Target, and Costco.
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