Exhibit 19(b)

SECTION 906 CERTIFICATION

I, Ann M. Carpenter, President and Principal Executive Officer, and I, Chad C. Hallett, Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer, of The Select Sector SPDR^® Trust (the “Trust”) each certify that:

1. This Form N-CSR filing for the Trust (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Trust.

 

By:		/s/ Ann M. Carpenter
		Ann M. Carpenter
		President and Principal Executive Officer

Date: March 6, 2026

 

By:		/s/ Chad C. Hallett
		Chad C. Hallett
		Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer

Date: March 6, 2026