(XOP) S&P Oil & Gas Exploration - Overview

ETF Category: Equity Energy | Exchange: NYSE ARCA (USA) | Market Cap: 3.466m USD | Total Return: 45.7% in 12m

Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Petroleum Refining
Total Rating 76
Safety 61
Buy Signal 0.50
Equity Energy
Category Rotation: +30.9
TER: 0.35%
AUM: 3.47B
Avg Turnover: 564M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility29.8%
VaR 5th Pctl5.54%
VaR vs Median3.49%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio1.33
Rel. Str. IBD77.5
Rel. Str. Peer Group50
Character TTM
Beta0.709
Beta Downside1.056
Hurst Exponent0.462
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD34.98%
CAGR/Max DD0.41
CAGR/Mean DD1.28

Warnings

No concerns identified

Tailwinds

No distinct edge detected

Description: XOP S&P Oil & Gas Exploration

The SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (XOP) tracks the S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production Select Industry Index using a sampling strategy. The fund maintains at least 80% of its assets in securities within the index, which represents the upstream segment of the U.S. equity market. Unlike integrated energy firms, companies in this index focus primarily on the high-capital-expenditure stages of locating and extracting crude oil and natural gas.

The upstream sector is characterized by high sensitivity to commodity price fluctuations and heavy reliance on geological surveying and drilling technology. Because the index is equal-weighted, XOP provides broader exposure to mid-cap and small-cap explorers compared to market-cap-weighted energy funds. For a deeper look into individual holdings and valuation metrics, consider reviewing the data on ValueRay. This fund offers a concentrated play on the supply side of the energy value chain, specifically targeting firms involved in the initial phases of fuel production.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • Global crude oil and natural gas price volatility dictates upstream revenue
  • Equal-weighted index structure increases exposure to small and mid-cap production growth
  • Capital expenditure discipline and shareholder return programs drive valuation multiples
  • Federal leasing policies and environmental regulations impact long-term drilling inventory
  • Global energy demand shifts and geopolitical tensions influence commodity pricing cycles
What is the price of XOP shares?

As of May 24, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 170.65 with a total of 5,516,322 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -1.25%, over one month by +1.41%, over three months by +15.49% and over the past year by +45.71%.

Is XOP a buy, sell or hold?

S&P Oil & Gas Exploration has no consensus analysts rating.