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State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR Premium Income ETF

XLEI

Market cap $74.6M

29.82 USD

+0.29

0.98%

At close Updated Oct 30, 4:00 PM EDT

Pre-market

After hours

29.88

+0.06

0.2%

1 day

0.98%

5 days

1.5%

1 month

8.67%

3 months

10.2%

6 months

8.79%

Year to date

22.11%

1 year

22.21%

5 years

19.52%

10 years

19.52%

News

Positive

Neutral

Negative

Sentiment 3-Months

Positive 66.7%

Neutral 33.3%

Negative 0%

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XLEI: A Unique 18% Yield

The State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR Premium Income ETF offers a unique blend of energy sector exposure and a high 18.5% TTM yield. XLEI tracks XLE, using a covered call strategy that sacrifices upside in strong rallies for premium income and downside protection. XLEI has underperformed XLE during 2026's exceptional rally but outperformed during drawdowns, with a robust Sortino ratio of 5.48.

XLEI: A Unique 18% Yield

Energy Leads State Street Premium Income ETF Returns, Flows

Energy has been the strongest corner of State Street Investment Management's premium income ETF lineup this year. Shares of the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR Premium Income ETF (XLEI) are up 32.7% so far in 2026.

Energy Leads State Street Premium Income ETF Returns, Flows

Why Midterm Gridlock Favors Sector ETFs

Prediction markets point to a divided Congress after November's midterm elections: Democrats retaking the House, Republicans holding the Senate. Key Takeaways: A divided Congress after the midterms may limit big legislation but not targeted policy moves.

Why Midterm Gridlock Favors Sector ETFs

Energy Volatility Fuels 20% Yield for This ETF

Rising tension in the Middle East has done more than rattle energy markets. It has turned volatility into one of the richest income opportunities available to investors right now, according to State Street Investment Management.

Energy Volatility Fuels 20% Yield for This ETF

XLEI Complements Income Portfolios Bullish On AI

The State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR Premium Income ETF offers diversified energy sector exposure with a robust options overlay for income generation. The ETF benefits from accelerating AI-driven energy demand, producing >21% annualized yield and modest NAV growth since inception. The fund's call spread strategy caps upside during rallies but cushions downside, resulting in lower volatility (15.62%) versus XLE (21.05%).

XLEI Complements Income Portfolios Bullish On AI

Zacks Investment Research

The Zacks Analyst Blog XLEI,WEEI,MDST,AMZA and EIPI

XLEI leads a pack of high-yield energy ETFs as oil volatility and Middle East tensions keep income-focused funds in the spotlight.

The Zacks Analyst Blog XLEI,WEEI,MDST,AMZA and EIPI

Zacks Investment Research

Buy 5 Energy ETFs With At Least 5% Yield

Energy ETFs are likely to remain strong, as oil prices are unlikely to return to pre-war levels even if an Iran war truce materializes, keeping high-yield funds in focus.

Buy 5 Energy ETFs With At Least 5% Yield

VIDEO: ETF of the Week: XLKI

On this episode of the ETF of the Week podcast, VettaFi's Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the Technology Select Sector SPDR Premium Income Fund (XLKI) with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life. The pair discussed several topics related to the fund to give investors a deeper understanding of the ETF overall.

VIDEO: ETF of the Week: XLKI

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