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Consumer Staples (XLP)
Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund, defensive sector.
The Consumer Staples (XLP) is currently $81.47, last updated .
$81.47
1W +0.26%1M -0.51%3M -0.51%
Updated 53m agoUpdated just now
Recent Data
| Date | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | $81.47 | -0.07% |
| Apr 13, 2026 | $81.53 | -1.02% |
| Apr 11, 2026 | $82.37 | +0.00% |
| Apr 10, 2026 | $82.37 | -1.28% |
| Apr 9, 2026 | $83.44 | +2.68% |
| Apr 8, 2026 | $81.26 | -0.02% |
| Apr 7, 2026 | $81.28 | -1.68% |
| Apr 6, 2026 | $82.66 | +0.94% |
| Apr 5, 2026 | $81.89 | +0.00% |
| Apr 4, 2026 | $81.89 | — |
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Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund, defensive sector.
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