Income ETF health check
State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR Premium Income ETF
XLEI
SPDR · Monthly · $126M
Current price
$27.42
As of 2026-09-29 · USD
Canary status
No significant NAV erosion detected — distributions look sustainable at the current pace.
Updated every Monday and Thursday
YieldCanary Health Metrics
Yield comparison
Advertised Yield
16.11%
Headline Yield (TTM)
18.62%
True Income Yield
18.62%
The real number is typically lower once return of capital is stripped out.
Health metrics
- Death Clock
- N/A
- YieldCanary ROC %
- 50.6%
- Stable ROC Badge
- Stable ROC
Income and return
- After-Tax Monthly (25%)
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- Last Distribution
- $0.3867
- 1Y Price Return
- +9.11%
About True Income Yield
About True Income Yield: This is a YieldCanary proprietary sustainability indicator, not a standard accounting measure of economic gain. It strips return of capital from the headline yield to show only what the fund generated from real investment activity. Return of capital reduces your cost basis and the full economic gain is only realized when you sell your shares. YieldCanary calculates ROC from performance data, not from the 19a-1 notices that fund companies publish monthly. Our estimates can differ from official issuer reports and can differ significantly from your year-end 1099 tax forms. We are actively working on incorporating 19a-1 data to make these figures more precise. For confirmed ROC figures always check the fund's official 19a-1 notice on the issuer's website or your year-end 1099.
True Income Yield and Death Clock are YieldCanary proprietary metrics. Not financial advice. Data updates every Monday and Thursday.
Price and Distribution History
Data last updated: Sep 28, 2026. Updates every Monday and Thursday.
Sustainability analysis
Health Score Breakdown
XLEI is currently Healthy on YieldCanary. ROC is within sustainable range, the NAV has held up over the trailing 12 months, and distributions have been stable. No significant erosion risk is detected at the current pace.
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Frequently Asked Questions — XLEI
Is XLEI a good income ETF?
Based on YieldCanary's health framework, XLEI is currently Healthy. No significant NAV erosion is detected at the current pace and the fund is passing all sustainability checks. The distributions appear to be generated from real investment activity rather than quiet erosion of the fund's value. This is not financial advice — always do your own research and consult a qualified financial professional before making investment decisions.
YieldCanary calculates ROC from performance data, not 19a-1 filings. Not financial advice.
What does XLEI pay per month?
Based on last month's actual distribution of $0.3867 per share, $10,000 invested in XLEI at the current price of $27.42 generates approximately 364 shares. That's $140.76 gross per month before taxes. Your after-tax income depends on your personal tax rate and account type. Set your rate inside YieldCanary to see your exact after-tax monthly income and connect your portfolio to see what all of your holdings generate together. Distributions change month to month based on options premiums and market conditions. Past distributions are not a guarantee of future payments.
Calculate your after-tax income on XLEI free →YieldCanary calculates ROC from performance data, not 19a-1 filings. Not financial advice.
What is XLEI's True Income Yield?
YieldCanary's True Income Yield for XLEI is currently 18.62%. This is a distribution sustainability indicator — it strips the estimated return of capital portion from the headline TTM yield to show only what the fund generated from real investment activity. It is not an accounting measure of economic gain. Return of capital reduces your cost basis and full economic gain is only realized when you sell. XLEI's current ROC estimate is 50.6%. XLEI carries the YieldCanary Stable ROC badge, meaning the NAV has held up alongside the high ROC — suggesting the ROC is a structured options outcome rather than destructive erosion. The full methodology breakdown is available inside YieldCanary. For confirmed ROC figures check the fund's official 19a-1 notice or your year-end 1099.
See the full health breakdown on XLEI free →YieldCanary calculates ROC from performance data, not 19a-1 filings. Not financial advice.
What is XLEI's Death Clock?
XLEI's Death Clock is currently N/A. This means no significant NAV erosion is detected at the current pace — the fund is not showing destructive return of capital behavior. N/A is the best possible Death Clock outcome.
YieldCanary calculates ROC from performance data, not 19a-1 filings. Not financial advice.
Is XLEI's return of capital good or bad?
XLEI's current ROC estimate is 50.6%. XLEI carries the YieldCanary Stable ROC badge. The NAV has held up alongside the high ROC, meaning the fund is not showing the destructive erosion pattern that makes high ROC a concern. Note: YieldCanary calculates ROC from performance data, not 19a-1 filings.
YieldCanary calculates ROC from performance data, not 19a-1 filings. Not financial advice.
How does XLEI compare to similar funds?
On YieldCanary, XLEI is currently Healthy with a 18.62% True Income Yield and a Death Clock of N/A. It pays Monthly distributions and has a 1-year price return of 9.11%. Similar funds from SPDR tracked on YieldCanary: State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR Premium Income ETF (XLUI) — currently Severe Risk; State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR Premium Income ETF (XLVI) — currently Healthy; State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Premium Income ETF (XLSI) — currently High Risk Full side-by-side comparison including True Income Yield, Death Clock, ROC%, and after-tax income across all similar funds is available inside YieldCanary.
Compare XLEI to similar funds free →YieldCanary calculates ROC from performance data, not 19a-1 filings. Not financial advice.
How often does XLEI pay distributions?
XLEI is a Monthly paying ETF. Distributions are paid once per month, which aligns well with monthly bills and expenses. Monthly payers are the most popular frequency among income investors for this reason. The most recent distribution was $0.3867 per share. To see exact upcoming ex-dividend and payment dates for XLEI in your portfolio, connect your holdings inside YieldCanary and check the Distribution Calendar.
YieldCanary calculates ROC from performance data, not 19a-1 filings. Not financial advice.
What is XLEI's AUM and why does it matter?
XLEI currently has $126M in assets under management. XLEI is a mid-sized fund with reasonable liquidity. Worth monitoring AUM trends over time to ensure the fund continues attracting assets. AUM alone does not determine whether a fund is healthy. Check the Canary Status and Death Clock above for the full sustainability picture.
YieldCanary calculates ROC from performance data, not 19a-1 filings. Not financial advice.
Is XLEI available in a Roth IRA?
Yes — XLEI can be held in a Roth IRA like any standard ETF, assuming your brokerage offers it. For income ETFs with high return of capital, a Roth IRA can be a particularly advantageous account type. ROC distributions reduce your cost basis in a taxable account, creating a deferred tax liability that grows over time. In a Roth IRA that tax treatment is irrelevant as all distributions are tax-free regardless of their character. This is not tax advice. Consult a tax professional about your specific situation and account type before making investment decisions.
YieldCanary calculates ROC from performance data, not 19a-1 filings. Not financial advice.
About the fund
Strategy & Objective
SPDR · Monthly
The State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR Premium Income ETF (XLEI) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) overseen by SSGA Funds Management, Inc. Its investment strategy focuses on publicly traded U.S. companies operating across the energy industry. The fund allocates capital primarily to large-capitalization firms, encompassing both growth and value investment styles. It achieves this exposure through a combination of direct stock investments, holdings in other investment funds, and the strategic application of derivatives. Specifically, its portfolio is constructed utilizing derivatives, such as options, which are linked to the performance of The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund. This ETF was launched on July 29, 2025, and is based in the United States.
At a glance
YieldCanary Health Summary
State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR Premium Income ETF (XLEI) is a Monthly-paying income ETF issued by SPDR with $126M in assets under management. The fund has an advertised yield of 16.11% and a trailing 12-month headline yield of 18.62%. XLEI is currently Healthy on YieldCanary with a True Income Yield of 18.62% and a Death Clock of N/A. The fund carries the YieldCanary Stable ROC badge, indicating the NAV has held up alongside the high ROC. The most recent distribution was $0.3867 per share. The fund's price has returned +9.11% over the trailing 12 months.
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