State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU) Volatility Skew

Implied volatility skew shows how IV varies across strike prices for a given expiration. Steeper skews indicate higher demand for downside protection relative to upside speculation.

Snapshot as of Apr 21, 2026.

Spot Price

$44.95

ATM IV

19.4%

IV Skew 25Δ

0.02

As of Apr 21, 2026, State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU) at-the-money implied volatility is 19.4%. The 25-delta skew is +0.018 — skew is roughly flat across the 25-delta wings. High IV rank typically favors premium-selling strategies; low IV rank favors premium-buying.