Latest Market Data
| Metric | Current value |
|---|---|
| Regular market price (USD) | $86.09 |
| Market-price date | 2026-08-14 (US Eastern Time) |
| 52-week range (USD) | $75.16 – $90.14 |
| 1-year adjusted-close return | +7.87% |
| Annualised daily volatility (1 year) | 14.11% |
Source: Yahoo Finance, retrieved 15 August 2026. The regular market price is an exchange-market price and is not the ETF NAV. The rolling one-year return uses the first and last adjusted close in the retrieved daily series. Annualised volatility is the sample standard deviation of daily log returns multiplied by √252.
The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that aims to replicate the performance of the Consumer Staples Select Sector Index, which represents the consumer staples sector of the S&P 500 Index. This sector includes industries such as food and staples retailing, beverages, food products, tobacco, household products, and personal care products.
As of February 7, 2025, XLP is trading at $79.35, reflecting a slight decrease of 0.14% from the previous close. The fund’s net asset value (NAV) is $79.50, with assets under management totaling approximately $16.5 billion. Notably, on January 31, 2025, the fund’s expense ratio was reduced from 0.09% to 0.08%, making it a cost-effective option for investors seeking exposure to the consumer staples sector.
XLP comprises 38 holdings, with the top allocations as follows:
| Company | Ticker | Allocation |
|---|---|---|
| Costco Wholesale Corporation | COST | 11.23% |
| Walmart Inc. | WMT | 10.78% |
| The Procter & Gamble Company | PG | 9.60% |
| The Coca-Cola Company | KO | 5.93% |
| Philip Morris International Inc. | PM | 5.45% |
The fund’s beta is 0.30, indicating lower sensitivity to overall market movements, which can be beneficial during market volatility. Additionally, XLP offers a dividend yield of 2.74%, with an annual dividend of $2.18 per share, distributed quarterly.
Analyst consensus rates XLP as a “Moderate Buy,” with an average 12-month price target of $86.58, suggesting potential upside from its current price.
In summary, XLP provides targeted exposure to the consumer staples sector, offering potential for stable returns and income through dividends. Its low expense ratio and defensive characteristics make it an attractive option for investors seeking to mitigate risk in their portfolios.