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Analysis for Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund

XLB · As of: 02/17/2026
Basic information
Type: ETF
Region: US
Sector: Materials
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History
Available history:15.0 years
Last tradingday:02/17/2026
Description & usage
The Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund provides focused exposure to U.S. materials sector equities. It holds companies such as chemical producers, packaging firms, metals businesses and construction materials suppliers that serve industrial, construction and consumer end markets. Revenue is driven by producing and selling input materials and is often influenced by industrial demand and commodity-linked pricing. Returns reflect stock price movements and dividends and represent materials as a standalone equity sector.
Overall score 65Performance 51Stability 83Trend 740255075100PerformanceStabilityTrend
Scale: 0 = weak, 50 = average, 100 = top

Analysis summary

Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLB) currently has a total score of 65 points, placing it in the strong range. The score is made up of Performance (51), Stability (83) and Trend (74). The profile is clearly uneven: Stability stands out while Performance is more neutral.

Performance scores 51 points (neutral). Key strength: 1Y return at 17.2 %. Weaker metric: 3Y return at 29.2 %.

Stability scores 83 points (very strong). Best-ranked metric: max drawdown (5Y) at -25.7 %. Even the weakest metric remains solid in absolute terms: max drawdown (1Y) at -23.9 %. Higher Stability points are better and typically reflect calmer swings and smaller drawdowns—but prices can still fall.

Trend scores 74 points (strong). Key strength: Price is about 15.0 % above SMA100. Main drag: 12M momentum at 8.6 %.

Overall, the profile has a clear strength in Stability, while Performance is the main limiter. On a metric level, max drawdown (5Y) stands out, while 3Y return lags.

(Historical evaluation, not investment advice.)

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FAQ

What investor type does Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund fit best in FoxScore?
Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund fits a more defensive investor type in FoxScore: stability is the strongest part of the profile. That points to comparatively smaller drawdowns and calmer swings versus the universe — but prices can still fall.
How meaningful is the available history for Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund?
Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund currently has about 15 years of price history available. That covers multiple market cycles including crisis phases, making long-term interpretation of returns, drawdowns and trend shifts more reliable.
What is FoxScore good for — and what is it not for?
FoxScore is an analysis and comparison tool: it helps you sort assets quickly, compare profiles and spot strengths/weaknesses. It’s not a substitute for your own research or fundamental analysis, and it’s not a buy/sell recommendation.