SPDR S&P Transportation ETF (XTN) Performance
XTN total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +7.5% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +17.8% total return
- 5 years
- +2.4% a year
- 10 years
- +8.5% a year
- Since first price
- +9.7% a year since 2011
XTN trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | XTN total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −2.1% | −2.1% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −13.6% | −13.8% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −7.1% | −7.4% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +7.5% | +6.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +17.8% | +16.9% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +42.5%+12.5%/yr | +38.9% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +12.5%+2.4%/yr | +7.8% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +126.2%+8.5%/yr | +106.2% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +397.7%+11.3%/yr | +338.2% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| Since inceptionJan 27, 2011 | +332.3%+9.7%/yr | +279.5% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: XTN vs SPY
From Jan 27, 2011: XTN grew to $43,235, SPY to $77,021.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
XTN returns by calendar year
11 of 14 full years positive. Best 2013 (+52.0%), worst 2022 (−28.1%). 2026 is year to date.
XTN annual returns table
| Year | XTN | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +7.5% | −17.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +6.3% | −31.7% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +4.9% | −12.9% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +25.2% | −23.8% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −28.1% | −33.1% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +33.7% | −13.9% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +12.1% | −43.4% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +21.8% | −13.0% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −17.3% | −26.3% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +21.5% | −10.8% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +26.9% | −12.8% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −20.3% | −23.9% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | +33.9% | −14.0% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | +52.0% | −7.2% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +20.4% | −9.5% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
XTN largest drawdowns
Now 16.8% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2018 | −43.8% | Mar 20, 2020 | Nov 16, 2020 | 1.5 years | 2.2 years |
| Nov 8, 2021 | −35.1% | Sep 26, 2022 | Jan 6, 2026 | 11 months | 4.2 years |
| May 10, 2011 | −33.5% | Oct 3, 2011 | Jan 2, 2013 | 5 months | 1.7 years |
| Mar 20, 2015 | −32.3% | Jan 19, 2016 | Dec 6, 2016 | 10 months | 1.7 years |
| Jul 16, 2026 | −17.8% | Oct 19, 2026 | not yet | 3 months | 3 months so far |
| Feb 6, 2026 | −17.3% | Mar 13, 2026 | Apr 14, 2026 | 35 days | 2 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
XTN risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +10.3% | +3.4% | +8.5% | +10.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 24.3% | 26.4% | 25.4% | 23.1% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.34 | 0.12 | 0.36 | 0.47 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.51 | 0.18 | 0.54 | 0.72 |
| Best month | +13.4% | +16.5% | +18.9% | +18.9% |
| Worst month | −11.1% | −13.4% | −20.8% | −20.8% |
| Best 12 months | +53.2% | +53.2% | +103.4% | +103.4% |
| Worst 12 months | −12.0% | −28.1% | −28.1% | −28.1% |
| Positive months | 64% | 57% | 62% | 60% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.54 | 1.40 | 1.38 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.79 | 0.83 | 0.83 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
XTN rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 178 | −28.1% | +10.8% | +103.4% | 69% |
| 3-year (a year) | 154 | −5.2% | +10.1% | +34.8% | 90% |
| 5-year (a year) | 130 | −2.9% | +8.6% | +21.1% | 98% |
| 10-year (a year) | 70 | +4.1% | +9.6% | +17.0% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2011. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
XTN performance overview
SPDR S&P Transportation ETF (XTN) returned +17.8% over the past year and +8.5% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2011 it has returned +9.7% a year, turning $10,000 into about $43,235. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −43.8%, from Sep 10, 2018 to Mar 20, 2020, and it took 8 months to get back to the old high. XTN finished 11 of its 14 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2013 (+52.0%) and the worst 2022 (−28.1%). Volatility has been 23.1% a year.
Related: XTN chart, XTN holdings, XTN dividends, XTN valuation. See the XTN overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
XTN performance FAQ
What is the XTN return over the past year?
XTN returned +17.8% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 16.9%.
What is the average annual return of XTN?
XTN has returned +2.4% a year over 5 years, +8.5% a year over 10 years, +9.7% a year since January 27, 2011 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in XTN be worth?
$10,000 invested in XTN at its first recorded close on January 27, 2011 would be worth about $43,235 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for XTN?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −28.1%. The best was 2013 at +52.0%.
What is the biggest drawdown of XTN?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −43.8% between September 10, 2018 and March 20, 2020. It recovered to the old high on November 16, 2020, 8 months after the bottom.
How volatile is XTN?
Over the past 3 years XTN had an annualized volatility of 24.3% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.34 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).