SPDR Retail ETF

NYSE ARCA: XRT
$70.93
-$0.95 (-1.3%)
Closing price April 15, 2024
The SPDR S&P Retail ETF, managed by State Street Global Advisors, is a fund that focuses on the U.S. retail sector. It includes a diverse mix of companies from various retail and consumer sectors, such as apparel, automotive, electronics, and food. The ETF aims to mirror the performance of the S&P Retail Select Industry Index, representing both growth and value stocks across different market sizes. Launched in 2006, it offers investors a way to invest in the broad retail market.
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