Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU) Seasonality
Recurring seasonal patterns for XLU — the calendar windows where Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund has historically tended to rise or fall, with the win rate (how often it repeated) and average return for each, based on up to 10 years of price history.
XLU's strongest seasonal patterns
| Seasonal window | Direction | Avg return | Win rate | Hold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29 – Jul 29 | Bullish | +3.80% | 100% | 30d |
| Jun 28 – Jul 28 | Bullish | +3.35% | 100% | 30d |
| Jun 27 – Jul 27 | Bullish | +2.75% | 100% | 30d |
| Mar 20 – Apr 10 | Bullish | +4.70% | 90% | 21d |
| Mar 12 – Apr 11 | Bullish | +4.22% | 90% | 30d |
| Mar 19 – Apr 9 | Bullish | +4.09% | 90% | 21d |
| Mar 1 – Mar 31 | Bullish | +3.93% | 90% | 30d |
| Mar 20 – Mar 30 | Bullish | +3.78% | 90% | 10d |
| Mar 21 – Mar 31 | Bullish | +3.65% | 90% | 10d |
| Feb 27 – Mar 29 | Bullish | +3.60% | 90% | 30d |
| Mar 13 – Apr 12 | Bullish | +3.34% | 90% | 30d |
| Mar 11 – Apr 10 | Bullish | +3.26% | 90% | 30d |
Win rate = how often the pattern repeated in the same direction. Average return = the mean move across all analysed years. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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What is XLU stock seasonality?
Stock seasonality is the tendency of a stock to perform in a similar way during the same period each year. By analysing Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund's price history across many years, SeasonalityX identifies recurring calendar windows — exact start and end dates — where XLU has repeatedly risen (bullish) or fallen (bearish). Each pattern is scored by its win rate and average return so you can judge how reliable and how strong it has been.
Seasonality is one input among many — it works best alongside your own research and risk management. Learn more in our guide to seasonal analysis and the tutorials.