Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLB): Historical Returns

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Category: Stocks
Period: January 1999 - November 2024 (~26 years)
Consolidated Returns as of 30 November 2024
Live Update available for December 2024
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1.00$
Initial Capital
December 2004
4.99$
Final Capital
November 2024
8.37%
Yearly Return
20.00
Std Deviation
-55.49%
Max Drawdown
59months
Recovery Period
1.00$
Initial Capital
January 1999
7.64$
Final Capital
November 2024
8.16%
Yearly Return
20.95
Std Deviation
-55.49%
Max Drawdown
59months
Recovery Period
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The Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLB) ETF covers to the following investment themes:

  • Asset Class: Equity
  • Size: Large Cap
  • Style: Blend
  • Region: North America
  • Country: U.S.
  • Sector: Materials
  • Industry: Broad Materials

As of November 2024, over the analyzed timeframe, the Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLB) ETF obtained a 8.16% compound annual return, with a 20.95% standard deviation. It suffered a maximum drawdown of -55.49% that required 59 months to be recovered.

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Investment Returns as of Nov 30, 2024

The Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLB) ETF guaranteed the following returns.

Returns are calculated in USD, assuming:
  • no fees or capital gain taxes.
  • dividend reinvestment, when applicable.
  • the actual US Inflation rates.
MATERIALS SELECT SECTOR SPDR FUND (XLB) ETF
1 January 1999 - 30 November 2024 (~26 years)
Live Update: December 2024
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  Chg (%) Return (%) Return (%) as of Nov 30, 2024
  1 Day Time ET(*) --- YTD
(11M) 		1M 6M 1Y 5Y 10Y 20Y MAX
(~26Y)
Investment Return --- --- 12.23 1.49 4.51 17.30 11.82 8.98 8.37 8.16
US Inflation Adjusted Return 9.50 1.17 3.45 14.18 7.34 5.87 5.69 5.47
Returns over 1 year are annualized
(*) Eastern Time (ET - America/New York)
The live monthly return is calculated by assuming, for each asset, the weight defined by the base asset allocation.
US Inflation is updated to Nov 2024. Inflation (annualized) is 1Y: 2.73% , 5Y: 4.18% , 10Y: 2.93% , 20Y: 2.54%

In 2023, the Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLB) ETF granted a 2.22% dividend yield. If you are interested in getting periodic income, please refer to the Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLB) ETF: Dividend Yield page.

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Capital Growth as of Nov 30, 2024

An investment of 1$, from December 2004 to November 2024, would be worth 4.99$, with a total return of 399.18% (8.37% annualized).

The Inflation Adjusted Capital would be 3.02$, with a net total return of 202.40% (5.69% annualized).

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An investment of 1$, from January 1999 to November 2024, would be worth 7.64$, with a total return of 664.42% (8.16% annualized).

The Inflation Adjusted Capital would be 3.97$, with a net total return of 297.14% (5.47% annualized).

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Investment Metrics as of Nov 30, 2024

Metrics of Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLB) ETF, updated as of 30 November 2024, provide a comprehensive overview of the portfolio's performance and risk characteristics.

These metrics include detailed data on returns, volatility, drawdowns and other key performance indicators. By examining them, you can gain insights into how the portfolio has performed over various time periods and understand its risk profile.

Metrics are calculated based on monthly returns, assuming:
  • no fees or capital gain taxes.
  • dividend reinvestment, when applicable.
  • the actual US Inflation rates.
MATERIALS SELECT SECTOR SPDR FUND (XLB) ETF
Advanced Metrics
1 January 1999 - 30 November 2024 (~26 years)
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Metrics as of Nov 30, 2024
YTD
(11M) 		1M 3M 6M 1Y 3Y 5Y 10Y 20Y MAX
(~26Y)
Investment Return (%)
12.23 1.49 0.98 4.51 17.30 5.99 11.82 8.98 8.37 8.16
Growth of 1$ 1.12 1.01 1.01 1.05 1.17 1.19 1.75 2.36 4.99 7.64
Infl. Adjusted Return (%)
9.50 1.17 0.24 3.45 14.18 1.61 7.34 5.87 5.69 5.47
US Inflation (%) 2.49 0.31 0.74 1.03 2.73 4.31 4.18 2.93 2.54 2.56
Returns / Inflation rates over 1 year are annualized.
DRAWDOWN
Inflation Adjusted:
Inflation Adjusted:
 Current 1Y 3Y 5Y 10Y 20Y MAX
Deepest Drawdown Depth (%) -1.66 -4.59 -23.73 -26.15 -26.15 -55.49 -55.49
Start to Recovery (# months)
2* 5 26 8 8 59 59
Start (yyyy mm) 2024 04 2022 01 2020 01 2020 01 2008 06 2008 06
Start to Bottom (# months) 1 9 3 3 9 9
Bottom (yyyy mm) 2024 04 2022 09 2020 03 2020 03 2009 02 2009 02
Bottom to End (# months) 4 17 5 5 50 50
End (yyyy mm) 2024 08 2024 02 2020 08 2020 08 2013 04 2013 04
Longest Drawdown Depth (%)
same
same		 -23.73 -23.73
same
same
Start to Recovery (# months)
26 26
Start (yyyy mm) 2024 04 2022 01 2022 01 2022 01 2008 06 2008 06
Start to Bottom (# months) 1 9 9 9 9 9
Bottom (yyyy mm) 2024 04 2022 09 2022 09 2022 09 2009 02 2009 02
Bottom to End (# months) 4 17 17 17 50 50
End (yyyy mm) 2024 08 2024 02 2024 02 2024 02 2013 04 2013 04
Longest negative period (# months)
4 25 32 61 63 118
Start (yyyy mm) 2024 04 2022 01 2021 06 2015 03 2007 06 1999 05
End (yyyy mm) 2024 07 2024 01 2024 01 2020 03 2012 08 2009 02
Annualized Return (%) -1.00 -2.54 -0.08 -0.52 -0.14 -1.11
Drawdowns / Negative periods marked with * are in progress
Deepest Drawdown Depth (%) -2.21 -4.88 -27.72 -27.72 -27.72 -55.02 -55.02
Start to Recovery (# months)
2* 5 33 33 33 72 72
Start (yyyy mm) 2024 04 2022 01 2022 01 2022 01 2007 11 2007 11
Start to Bottom (# months) 1 9 9 9 16 16
Bottom (yyyy mm) 2024 04 2022 09 2022 09 2022 09 2009 02 2009 02
Bottom to End (# months) 4 24 24 24 56 56
End (yyyy mm) 2024 08 2024 09 2024 09 2024 09 2013 10 2013 10
Longest Drawdown Depth (%)
same
same
same
same
same
same
Start to Recovery (# months)
Start (yyyy mm) 2024 04 2022 01 2022 01 2022 01 2007 11 2007 11
Start to Bottom (# months) 1 9 9 9 16 16
Bottom (yyyy mm) 2024 04 2022 09 2022 09 2022 09 2009 02 2009 02
Bottom to End (# months) 4 24 24 24 56 56
End (yyyy mm) 2024 08 2024 09 2024 09 2024 09 2013 10 2013 10
Longest negative period (# months)
4 35* 42* 64 100 123
Start (yyyy mm) 2024 04 2022 01 2021 06 2014 12 2007 10 1999 01
End (yyyy mm) 2024 07 2024 11 2024 11 2020 03 2016 01 2009 03
Annualized Return (%) -2.23 -0.62 -0.33 -1.11 -0.17 -0.07
Drawdowns / Negative periods marked with * are in progress
RISK INDICATORS
1Y 3Y 5Y 10Y 20Y MAX
Standard Deviation (%) 13.42 20.87 21.70 19.18 20.00 20.95
Sharpe Ratio 0.90 0.11 0.44 0.39 0.34 0.30
Sortino Ratio 1.18 0.16 0.60 0.54 0.47 0.43
Ulcer Index 2.33 8.80 8.37 8.39 13.48 13.92
Ratio: Return / Standard Deviation 1.29 0.29 0.54 0.47 0.42 0.39
Ratio: Return / Deepest Drawdown 3.77 0.25 0.45 0.34 0.15 0.15
Positive Months (%)
66.66 50.00 56.66 58.33 58.75 57.23
Positive Months 8 18 34 70 141 178
Negative Months 4 18 26 50 99 133
LONG TERM RETURNS
Inflation Adjusted:
Inflation Adjusted:
 1Y 3Y 5Y 10Y 20Y MAX
Best 10 Years Return (%) - Annualized 8.98 13.51 13.51
Worst 10 Years Return (%) - Annualized 4.48 1.29
Best 10 Years Return (%) - Annualized 5.87 11.54 11.54
Worst 10 Years Return (%) - Annualized 2.65 -1.26
TIMEFRAMES
Inflation Adjusted:
Inflation Adjusted:
 1M 3M 6M 1Y 3Y 5Y 10Y 20Y MAX
··· As of Nov 2024 - Over the previous 20Y
Best Rolling Return (%) - Annualized 78.41 27.27 22.42 13.51 8.37
Worst Rolling Return (%) - Annualized -51.37 -12.44 -1.40 4.48
Positive Periods (%) 74.2 87.3 97.2 100.0 100.0
Best Rolling Return (%) - Annualized 73.86 24.29 19.95 11.54 5.69
Worst Rolling Return (%) - Annualized -51.38 -14.31 -3.39 2.65
Positive Periods (%) 69.4 81.9 90.0 100.0 100.0
95% VaR - Value at Risk (%) - Cumulative
8.66 13.93 18.22 22.77 15.20 0.00 0.00
95% CVaR - Conditional Value at Risk (%) 11.05 18.08 24.09 40.39 22.43 1.35 0.00
99% VaR - Value at Risk (%) - Cumulative
12.59 20.74 27.85 45.91 28.58 6.33 0.00
99% CVaR - Conditional Value at Risk (%) 15.09 25.07 33.98 51.37 32.88 6.79 0.00
Short term VaRs: analytical | 1+ year VaRs: historical data
Safe Withdrawal Rate (%) 63.95 23.91 15.36 9.08 7.50
Perpetual Withdrawal Rate (%) --- --- --- 2.66 5.02
% based on initial capital, inflation-adj. monthly withdrawals afterwards | Credits: BestRetirementPortfolio.com
··· All available data (Jan 1999 - Nov 2024)
Best Rolling Return (%) - Annualized 78.41 27.27 22.42 13.51 10.20
Worst Rolling Return (%) - Annualized -51.37 -12.44 -4.16 1.29 5.83
Positive Periods (%) 72.3 86.2 96.4 100.0 100.0
Best Rolling Return (%) - Annualized 73.86 24.29 19.95 11.54 7.58
Worst Rolling Return (%) - Annualized -51.38 -14.31 -6.62 -1.26 3.68
Positive Periods (%) 68.0 81.1 90.0 97.3 100.0
95% VaR - Value at Risk (%) - Cumulative
9.11 14.72 19.34 20.70 13.80 0.00 0.00
95% CVaR - Conditional Value at Risk (%) 11.62 19.07 25.49 35.28 20.95 3.98 0.00
99% VaR - Value at Risk (%) - Cumulative
13.23 21.86 29.44 44.05 26.01 6.79 0.00
99% CVaR - Conditional Value at Risk (%) 15.86 26.40 35.86 48.64 30.75 13.47 0.00
Short term VaRs: analytical | 1+ year VaRs: historical data
Safe Withdrawal Rate (%) 63.95 23.91 15.36 9.08 5.80
Perpetual Withdrawal Rate (%) --- --- --- --- 3.12
% based on initial capital, inflation-adj. monthly withdrawals afterwards | Credits: BestRetirementPortfolio.com
Terms and Definitions
  • Annualized Portfolio Return: it's the annualized geometric mean return of the portfolio.
  • Deepest/Longest Drawdown: a drawdown refers to the decline in value from a relative peak value to a relative trough. The deepest (or maximum) drawdown is the maximum observed loss from a peak to a trough of a portfolio before a new peak is attained. The longest drawdown is the period observed from a peak to the subsequent peak with the greatest duration.
  • Longest negative period: it's the maximum period for which an overall negative return has been observed.
  • Standard Deviation: it's a measure of the dispersion of returns around the mean.
  • Sharpe Ratio: it's a measure of risk-adjusted performance of the portfolio. It's calculated by dividing the excess return of the portfolio over the risk-free rate by the portfolio standard deviation. The risk-free rate here considered is the 1-3 Mth T-Bill return.
  • Sortino Ratio: another measure of risk-adjusted performance of the portfolio. It's a modification of the Sharpe Ratio (same formula but the denominator is the portfolio downside standard deviation).
  • Ulcer Index: it's a measure of downside risk that quantifies the depth and duration of drawdowns in an investment portfolio.
  • Best/Worst 10Y returns: the best and the worst 10-year return over a time frame.
  • Rolling Returns: N-year returns over a time frame, calculated over all the available data source (best, worst, % of positive returns). Each rolling period, longer than the longest negative period, yielded a non-negative minimum return.
  • Value at Risk (VaR): it's an evaluation of a cumulative worst-case loss (in absolute value), associated with a probability (95%-99%) and a time horizon. For short term, it's calculated based on the expected return and standard deviation, assuming a normal distribution of monthly returns. For long term is retrieved by the historical rolling return data.
  • Conditional Value at Risk (CVaR): it represents the average expected loss if that worst-case threshold (95%-99%) is ever crossed.
  • Safe Withdrawal Rate (SWR): it's the percentage of the initial portfolio balance that can be withdrawn at the beginning of each month with inflation adjustment, without the portfolio running out of money in any case (money amount withdrawal).
    For instance: Your initial invested capital is 100.000$; withdrawal rate (annualized) is 4%. This means that, in the first month, you will withdraw 100.000 * 4% * 1/12 = 333.33$. The second month, you’ll withdraw 333.33$ plus the inflation monthly rate. You’ll continue adjusting your withdraw monthly for inflation.
  • Perpetual Withdrawal Rate (PWR): it's the percentage of the initial portfolio balance that can be withdrawn at the beginning of each month with inflation adjustment, preserving the original invested capital, adjusted for inflation too.
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Correlations as of Nov 30, 2024

Correlation measures to what degree the returns of two assets move in relation to each other. It is a statistical measure that describes the extent to which the returns of one asset are related to the returns of another asset.

The following table shows the monthly correlations of Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLB) ETF vs the main Asset Classes, over different timeframes. Columns are sortable (click on table header to sort).

MATERIALS SELECT SECTOR SPDR FUND (XLB) ETF
Monthly correlations as of 30 November 2024
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Correlation vs XLB
Asset Class 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years 30 Years
VTI
 US Total Stock Market 0.67 0.88 0.87 -
SPY
 US Large Cap Blend 0.63 0.88 0.87 -
IJH
 US Mid Cap Blend 0.81 0.90 0.87 -
IJR
 US Small Cap Blend 0.68 0.82 0.80 -
VNQ
 US REITs 0.75 0.85 0.66 -
QQQ
 US Technology 0.34 0.70 0.71 -
PFF
 US Preferred Stocks 0.48 0.77 0.65 -
EFA
 EAFE Stocks 0.83 0.89 0.84 -
VT
 World All Countries 0.81 0.90 0.89 -
EEM
 Emerging Markets 0.63 0.72 0.71 -
BND
 US Total Bond Market 0.54 0.49 0.30 -
TLT
 US Long Term Treasuries 0.58 0.23 0.03 -
BIL
 US Cash 0.32 -0.09 -0.05 -
TIP
 US TIPS 0.49 0.58 0.41 -
LQD
 US Invest. Grade Bonds 0.57 0.63 0.49 -
HYG
 US High Yield Bonds 0.69 0.78 0.76 -
CWB
 US Convertible Bonds 0.59 0.72 0.74 -
BNDX
 International Bonds 0.57 0.50 0.31 -
EMB
 Emerg. Market Bonds 0.81 0.76 0.64 -
GLD
 Gold 0.33 0.32 0.20 -
DBC
 Commodities -0.28 0.48 0.47 -
Terms and Definitions
Correlation values range between -1 and +1
  • A correlation of +1 indicates that the returns of the two assets move in perfect synchrony; when one asset's returns go up, the other asset's returns also go up by the same percentage, and vice versa. This perfect positive correlation implies that the assets perform similarly in different market conditions.
  • A correlation of -1 indicates a perfect inverse relationship between the returns of the two assets. When one asset's returns go up, the other asset's returns go down by the same percentage. This perfect negative correlation suggests that the assets move in opposite directions, providing a diversification benefit by reducing overall portfolio risk.
  • A correlation of 0 means that there is no linear relationship between the returns of the two assets. The returns of one asset do not predict the returns of the other.
Learn about historical correlations here: see how the main asset classes relate to each other.

Drawdowns

A drawdown refers to the decline in value from a relative peak value to a relative trough. A maximum drawdown is the maximum observed loss from a peak to a trough of a portfolio before a new peak is attained.

MATERIALS SELECT SECTOR SPDR FUND (XLB) ETF
Drawdown periods
Drawdown periods - Inflation Adjusted
1 December 2004 - 30 November 2024 (20 Years)
1 January 1999 - 30 November 2024 (~26 years)
Inflation Adjusted:

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Rolling Returns

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Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLB) ETF: Rolling Returns

A rolling return is a measure of investment performance that calculates the return of an investment over a set period of time, with the starting date rolling forward. This approach can provide a more accurate representation of the investment's historical performance and helps investors to evaluate the investment's consistency over time.

MATERIALS SELECT SECTOR SPDR FUND (XLB) ETF
Annualized Rolling Returns
Annualized Rolling Returns - Inflation Adjusted
1 December 2004 - 30 November 2024 (20 Years)
1 January 1999 - 30 November 2024 (~26 years)
Inflation Adjusted:

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The values shown for the rolling periods represent key statistical points: the minimum, maximum, median, and the 15th and 85th percentiles. These percentiles give insight into the distribution of the data, indicating the range within which the central 70% of the values lie, while the median represents the middle value.

Seasonality

In which months is it better to invest in Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLB) ETF?

Both the Average Return and the Gain Frequency (Win %) are useful to get an idea of what happened in the past. They are retrieved considering the time period from January 1999 to November 2024.

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For further information about the seasonality, check the Asset Class Seasonality page.

Monthly Returns

This section provides a visual/tabular representation of the performance variability in the Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLB) ETF over time. It illustrates the distribution of monthly returns, showcasing the range and frequency of positive and negative returns.

MATERIALS SELECT SECTOR SPDR FUND (XLB) ETF
Monthly Returns Distribution
1 December 2004 - 30 November 2024 (20 Years)
1 January 1999 - 30 November 2024 (~26 years)
141 Positive Months (59%) - 99 Negative Months (41%)
178 Positive Months (57%) - 133 Negative Months (43%)

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