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+0.69 (+1.32%)
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Market cap
8.5B
P/E
—
EPS
—
Beta
0.82
52W range
42.035-54.14
Day range
52.17–52.94
Open
52.34
Prev close
52.17
Volume
12.9M
Avg volume
11.3M
Dividend
0.85
IPO
1998-12-22
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The State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB) aims to replicate the investment outcomes, including both price appreciation and yield, of the Materials Select Sector Index, prior to accounting for expenses. This underlying index effectively represents the materials segment of the broader S&P 500 Index. The ETF offers focused exposure to companies across key materials industries, including chemicals, metals and mining, paper and forest products, containers and packaging, and construction materials. This precise targeting enables investors to establish either strategic long-term or tactical short-term positions, providing a more granular approach compared to conventional style-based investment strategies.
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