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The Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund

XLB - PCX
ETF Category
Materials
Asset Class
Equity
AUM
$5,728M
Expense Ratio
0.08% (Very Low)
Trading Volume
8.7M (High)
Issuer
State Street
Number of Holdings
30
Inception Date
1998-12-16 (26 years)
Momentum
Very Weak Weak Very Strong
AUM
Micro Medium Very Large
Concentration
Very Low Moderate Very High
Volatility
Very Low Low Very High
Overview
Momentum
Concentration
ESG
P/E Ratio
16.06
Annual Dividend Rate
1.89%
Beta
1.06
50-Day Moving Average
$87.32
Price vs. 50-Day MA
0.82%
200-Day Moving Average
$90.82
Price vs. 200-Day MA
-3.06%
1 Year Fund Flow
-$1,245M (-22% of AUM)
3 Year Fund Flow
-$3,104M (-54% of AUM)
5 Year Fund Flow
-$486M (-8% of AUM)
% in Top 10 Holdings (Market Cap Weighted)
66.09%
% in Top 15 Holdings (Market Cap Weighted)
80.80%
% in Top 50 Holdings (Market Cap Weighted)
99.98%
ESG Score
6.8700
ESG Peer %
77.33
ESG Global %
65.05
Carbon Intensity (Tons CO2e/$M Sales)
558
ESG Exclusion %
3.80
Sustainable Impact %
5.85

Vanguard Materials Index Fund ETF Shares

VAW - PCX
View VAW's Comps
A+
TaxGhost's "TG Grade" is calculated from 100+ datapoints including fundamental metrics, factors, country, correlation, sub-sector, and more.
Materials
Equity
AUM: $3,008M
Expense Ratio: 0.09% (Very Low)
Volume: 15.1K (Low)
Issuer: Vanguard
Holdings: 120
Inception: 2004-01-26 (21 years)
Weak Momentum
Medium AUM
Very Low Concentration
Low Volatility
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Overview
Momentum
Concent.
ESG

This is the select sector SPDR fund that tracks the materials sector, similar to VAW, with a focus on companies involved in the production of raw materials.

correlation
A+

correlation

Measures how closely the two assets' prices move together over time. A high correlation suggests similar market reactions and investor sentiment.

Pearson Correlation: 98%

R-squared: 96%

This indicates a strong positive relationship between the price movements of these assets.

network
A+

network

Evaluates the overlap in business networks, partnerships, and industry relationships, indicating similarity in market positioning and competitive landscape.

  • Common comparables: 4
  • VAW in XLB's comparables: Yes
  • XLB in VAW's comparables: Yes

A high score suggests the assets are often compared to each other and share many industry peers, indicating similar competitive environments and market perceptions.

valuation
A+

valuation

Compares valuation metrics to assess if the assets are valued similarly by the market, indicating comparable investor expectations and perceived growth potential.

  • P/E Ratio: 13.50 vs 16.06

A high score indicates that the market values these assets similarly relative to their financials, suggesting comparable growth expectations and risk profiles.

volatility
A+

volatility

Compares price volatility and risk profiles, indicating similarity in market behavior, risk, and potential for price swings.

  • VAW Beta: 1.11 (Average)
  • XLB Beta: 1.06 (Average)
  • VAW 200-day Volatility: 13.52%
  • XLB 200-day Volatility: 12.61%

A high score suggests both assets have similar sensitivity to market movements, implying comparable risk levels and potential for both gains and losses.

momentum
A+

momentum

Compares recent price momentum, showing similarity in short-term market performance and investor sentiment.

  • VAW Price vs 200-day MA: 96%
  • XLB Price vs 200-day MA: 97%

Performance Comparison:

Period VAW XLB
Year_1 9% 10%
Year_3 4% 4%
Year_5 11% 11%

A high score indicates both assets are experiencing similar price trends relative to their recent history, suggesting comparable market enthusiasm or concern.

geo
A+

geo

Evaluates the geographical similarity of the assets based on country, currency, and exchange.

  • Currency: USD vs USD
  • Exchange: PCX vs PCX

A high score indicates that both assets operate in similar geographical markets, facing comparable economic conditions, regulations, and market dynamics.

sector
A+

sector

Compares the sector, industry, and other classifications of both assets.

  • ETF Category: Materials vs Materials

A high score indicates that the assets operate in similar business areas, facing comparable market conditions, regulatory environments, and industry trends.

Partial matches are considered for more nuanced comparisons, allowing for a higher score even when classifications are not identical but closely related.

dividend
A+

dividend

Compares dividend policies, showing similarity in shareholder return strategies and income potential for investors.

  • VAW Dividend Yield: 2%
  • XLB Dividend Yield: 2%

A high score indicates similar approaches to returning capital to shareholders, suggesting comparable appeal to income-focused investors.

Select Mutual Comparables:

P/E Ratio
13.50
Annual Dividend Rate
1.61%
Beta
1.11
50-Day Moving Average
$194.32
Price vs. 50-Day MA
-0.77%
200-Day Moving Average
$200.60
Price vs. 200-Day MA
-3.87%
1 Year Fund Flow
-$353M (-12% of AUM)
3 Year Fund Flow
-$983M (-33% of AUM)
5 Year Fund Flow
$35M (1% of AUM)
% in Top 10 Holdings
52%
% in Top 15 Holdings
63%
% in Top 50 Holdings
91%
ESG Score
6.8200
ESG Peer %
74.00
ESG Global %
62.59
Carbon Intensity
557
ESG Exclusion %
3.47
Sustainable Impact %
5.11

SPDR S&P Metals and Mining ETF

XME - PCX
View XME's Comps
A+
TaxGhost's "TG Grade" is calculated from 100+ datapoints including fundamental metrics, factors, country, correlation, sub-sector, and more.
Materials
Equity
AUM: $2,049M
Expense Ratio: 0.35% (Very Low)
Volume: 1.5M (High)
Issuer: State Street
Holdings: 37
Inception: 2006-06-19 (18 years)
Weak Momentum
Medium AUM
Moderate Concentration
High Volatility
Compare
Overview
Momentum
Concent.
ESG

The Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund focuses on a wide range of materials, including metals, similar to XME, making it a direct competitor in the materials sector.

correlation
A+

correlation

Measures how closely the two assets' prices move together over time. A high correlation suggests similar market reactions and investor sentiment.

Pearson Correlation: 67%

R-squared: 45%

This indicates a moderate positive relationship between the price movements of these assets.

network
A+

network

Evaluates the overlap in business networks, partnerships, and industry relationships, indicating similarity in market positioning and competitive landscape.

  • Common comparables: 4
  • XLB in XME's comparables: Yes
  • XME in XLB's comparables: Yes

A high score suggests the assets are often compared to each other and share many industry peers, indicating similar competitive environments and market perceptions.

valuation
A+

valuation

Compares valuation metrics to assess if the assets are valued similarly by the market, indicating comparable investor expectations and perceived growth potential.

  • P/E Ratio: 16.06 vs 9.17

A high score indicates that the market values these assets similarly relative to their financials, suggesting comparable growth expectations and risk profiles.

volatility
A-

volatility

Compares price volatility and risk profiles, indicating similarity in market behavior, risk, and potential for price swings.

  • XLB Beta: 1.06 (Average)
  • XME Beta: 1.48 (High)
  • XLB 200-day Volatility: 12.61%
  • XME 200-day Volatility: 24.29%

A high score suggests both assets have similar sensitivity to market movements, implying comparable risk levels and potential for both gains and losses.

momentum
A+

momentum

Compares recent price momentum, showing similarity in short-term market performance and investor sentiment.

  • XLB Price vs 200-day MA: 97%
  • XME Price vs 200-day MA: 93%

Performance Comparison:

Period XLB XME
Year_1 10% 13%
Year_3 4% 10%
Year_5 11% 18%

A high score indicates both assets are experiencing similar price trends relative to their recent history, suggesting comparable market enthusiasm or concern.

geo
A+

geo

Evaluates the geographical similarity of the assets based on country, currency, and exchange.

  • Currency: USD vs USD
  • Exchange: PCX vs PCX

A high score indicates that both assets operate in similar geographical markets, facing comparable economic conditions, regulations, and market dynamics.

sector
A+

sector

Compares the sector, industry, and other classifications of both assets.

  • ETF Category: Materials vs Materials

A high score indicates that the assets operate in similar business areas, facing comparable market conditions, regulatory environments, and industry trends.

Partial matches are considered for more nuanced comparisons, allowing for a higher score even when classifications are not identical but closely related.

dividend
A+

dividend

Compares dividend policies, showing similarity in shareholder return strategies and income potential for investors.

  • XLB Dividend Yield: 2%
  • XME Dividend Yield: 1%

A high score indicates similar approaches to returning capital to shareholders, suggesting comparable appeal to income-focused investors.

Select Mutual Comparables:

P/E Ratio
9.17
Annual Dividend Rate
0.76%
Beta
1.48
50-Day Moving Average
$59.05
Price vs. 50-Day MA
-2.96%
200-Day Moving Average
$61.45
Price vs. 200-Day MA
-6.75%
1 Year Fund Flow
-$182M (-9% of AUM)
3 Year Fund Flow
-$283M (-14% of AUM)
5 Year Fund Flow
$608M (30% of AUM)
% in Top 10 Holdings
50%
% in Top 15 Holdings
70%
% in Top 50 Holdings
100%
ESG Score
5.6700
ESG Peer %
47.33
ESG Global %
31.86
Carbon Intensity
716
ESG Exclusion %
4.48
Sustainable Impact %
2.26
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Vanguard Materials Index Fund ETF Shares

VAW - PCX
A+
$192.83 -1.91 (-0.98%)
Materials
Equity
AUM: $3,008M
Expense Ratio: 0.09% (Very Low)
Volume: 15.1K (Low)
Issuer: Vanguard
Holdings: 120
Inception: 2004-01-26 (21 years)
Weak Momentum
Medium AUM
Very Low Concentration
Low Volatility

SPDR S&P Metals and Mining ETF

XME - PCX
A+
$57.30 +1.75 (3.15%)
Materials
Equity
AUM: $2,049M
Expense Ratio: 0.35% (Very Low)
Volume: 1.5M (High)
Issuer: State Street
Holdings: 37
Inception: 2006-06-19 (18 years)
Weak Momentum
Medium AUM
Moderate Concentration
High Volatility