Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund vs Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund

Full side-by-side comparison — 2026

Data as of May 29, 2026 · Updated automatically

XLE Wins

Tie

XLF Wins

XLE

Price USD 56.29

P/E Ratio 21.6x

Div Yield 0.0265%

Beta 0.12

Sector N/A

XLF

Price USD 51.58

P/E Ratio 16.8x

Div Yield 0.0114%

Beta 0.85

Sector Financial Services

Price Overview

Metric	XLE	XLF
Current Price	56.29	51.58
Previous Close	56.29	51.58

Valuation

Metric	XLE	XLF
Trailing P/E	21.63	16.75
Forward P/E	N/A	N/A
Price / Book	N/A	N/A
Price / Sales	N/A	N/A
EV / EBITDA	N/A	N/A

Dividends & Income

Metric	XLE	XLF
Dividend Yield	0.0265%	0.0114%
Dividend Rate (Annual)	2.16	0.58
5-Year Avg Yield	N/A	N/A
Payout Ratio	N/A	N/A

Risk & Financial Health

Metric	XLE	XLF
Beta (Volatility)	0.12	0.85
Debt / Equity	N/A	N/A
Quick Ratio	N/A	N/A
Current Ratio	N/A	N/A

Growth & Profitability

Metric	XLE	XLF
Revenue Growth	N/A	N/A
Earnings Growth	N/A	N/A
Return on Equity	N/A	N/A
Revenue / Share	N/A	N/A
Trailing EPS	N/A	N/A
Forward EPS	N/A	N/A

Analyst Targets

Metric	XLE	XLF
Analyst Mean Target	N/A	N/A
Analyst High Target	N/A	N/A
Analyst Low Target	N/A	N/A

Bottom Line: XLE vs XLF

Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) leads on 3 of 4 comparable metrics.

Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund has a lower Beta (Volatility) (0.12 vs 0.85), which typically indicates less price volatility

Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund has a higher Dividend Rate (Annual) (2.16 vs 0.58), which means a larger absolute dividend payment per share

Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund has a higher Dividend Yield (2.65% vs 1.14%), which tends to appeal to income-focused investors

This comparison is based on publicly available financial data and is for informational purposes only. It is not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

About These Companies

Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE)

In seeking to track the performance of the index, the fund employs a replication strategy. It generally invests substantially all, but at least 95%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index. The index includes companies that have been identified as Energy companies by the GICS®, including securities of companies from the following industries: oil, gas and consumable fuels; and energy equipment and services. It is non-diversified.

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Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF)

Financial Services · United States · PCX

The fund generally invests substantially all, but at least 95%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index. The index includes companies that have been identified as Financial companies by the Global Industry Classification Standard, including securities of companies from the following industries: financial services; insurance; banks; capital markets; mortgage real estate investment trusts; and consumer finance. The fund is non-diversified.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has a better dividend yield, XLE or XLF?

Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund currently has the higher dividend yield. Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) yields 2.65% while Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) yields 1.14%. Past dividends do not guarantee future payments.

Which is more volatile, XLE or XLF?

Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund is more volatile based on beta. Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund has a beta of 0.12 and Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund has a beta of 0.85. A beta above 1.0 means higher volatility than the overall market.

Which is cheaper by P/E ratio, XLE or XLF?

Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund has the lower trailing P/E ratio. Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund trades at 21.6x earnings while Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund trades at 16.8x. A lower P/E may suggest better relative value, but could also reflect lower growth expectations.

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