# XLE ETF returns, drawdowns and dividends

> XLE (State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF): 1-year total return +46.10%, price return +42.06%, max drawdown 15.59%, trailing yield 2.42%. Daily data through Oct. 2, 2026.

Source: https://findetfstock.com/etf/xle/ · Prices through: 2026-10-02 · Data: Yahoo Finance daily closes and ex-dividend amounts

State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF.

XLE gained 46.10% over the past year with dividends reinvested (+42.06% on price alone), based on closing prices through Oct. 2, 2026. Over the last 5.2 years (since July 16, 2021) it gained 211.16% with dividends reinvested, or +24.33% a year. Its largest fall from a peak over the past year was 15.59%, and it closed 4.72% below its highest close since July 16, 2021 ($65.93 on Sept. 15, 2026). It pays dividends quarterly: $1.52 per share over the last 12 months, a trailing yield of 2.42%. 

## Returns by period

| Period | Since | Total return | Price return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | 2026-09-02 | -2.92% | -3.50% |
| 3 months | 2026-07-02 | +18.76% | +18.04% |
| 6 months | 2026-04-02 | +7.43% | +6.03% |
| Year to date | 2025-12-31 | +43.29% | +40.51% |
| 1 year | 2025-10-02 | +46.10% | +42.06% |
| 3 years | 2023-10-02 | +55.84% (+15.93%/yr) | +41.82% (+12.35%/yr) |
| 5 years | 2021-07-16 | +211.16% (+24.33%/yr) | +158.09% (+19.95%/yr) |

Total return reinvests every dividend at the ex-dividend date close. Price return excludes dividends.

## Calendar-year returns

| Year | Total return | Price return |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (year to date) | +43.29% | +40.51% |
| 2025 | +7.88% | +4.39% |
| 2024 | +5.52% | +2.17% |
| 2023 | -0.64% | -4.15% |
| 2022 | +64.17% | +57.60% |

## Drawdowns

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Max drawdown, 1 year | 15.59% |
| Max drawdown, 3 years | 22.06% |
| Max drawdown, 5 years | 26.86% |
| Highest close since 2021-07-16 | $65.93 on 2026-09-15 (-4.72% from there) |
| 52-week closing range | $42.61 to $65.93 |

Deepest fall in the stored history: 26.86%, from 2022-06-08 to 2022-07-14, recovered on 2022-11-07 (116 days after the low).

## Dividends

Trailing 12 months: $1.52 per share in 4 payments, yield 2.42%. Last ex-dividend date: 2026-09-21 ($0.38).

| Year | Dividends per share | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $1.15 | 3 |
| 2025 | $1.46 | 4 |
| 2024 | $1.44 | 4 |
| 2023 | $1.49 | 4 |
| 2022 | $1.61 | 4 |

Historical data for research and education, not investment advice. Methodology: https://findetfstock.com/methodology/