How have XLV shares performed in 2024?

Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund's stock was trading at $136.38 at the beginning of the year. Since then, XLV shares have increased by 1.6% and is now trading at $138.63. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

What does XLV invest in?

Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund is a equity fund issued by SSgA. XLV focuses on health care investments and follows the S&P Health Care Select Sector Index. The fund's investments total to approximately $38.04 billion assets under management.

What stocks does Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund hold?

XLV invests in 65 holdings. Some of the stocks in their portfolio include Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) , UnitedHealth Group (UNH) , Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) , Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) , AbbVie (ABBV) , Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) , Abbott Laboratories (ABT) , Danaher (DHR) , Pfizer (PFE) and Amgen (AMGN) .

What is the management fee for Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund?

Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund's management fee is 0.03% and has other expenses of 0.07%. The net expense ratio for XLV is 0.10%.

What other stocks do shareholders of Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA) , Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) , Walt Disney (DIS) , Intel (INTC) , Bank of America (BAC) , AT&T (T) , Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) , Netflix (NFLX) , Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) .

Who are Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund's major shareholders?

Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include CHURCHILL MANAGEMENT Corp (0.66%), Global Assets Advisory LLC (0.26%), CWM LLC (0.09%), Ayalon Insurance Comp Ltd. (0.05%), Clarity Financial LLC (0.04%) and Park Avenue Securities LLC (0.04%).

How do I buy shares of Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund?

Shares of XLV stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

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Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV) Price, Holdings, & News

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$138.63

-0.28 (-0.20%)

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Today's Range: $138.41
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$140.63
50-Day Range: $138.63
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$147.86
52-Week Range: $122.59
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$148.27

Volume: 10.38 million shs
Average Volume: 8.66 million shs
Market Capitalization: $37.86 billion

Assets Under Management: $38.04 billion
Dividend Yield: 1.44%
Net Expense Ratio: 0.10%

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About Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLV)

Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (the Fund) seeks to closely match the returns and characteristics of the S&P Health Care Select Sector Index (the Index). The companies included in the Index are selected on the basis of general industry classification from a universe of companies defined by the Standard & Poor's 500 Composite Stock Index (S&P 500). The Health Care Select Sector Index includes companies from the industries, such as pharmaceuticals, healthcare providers and services, healthcare equipment and supplies, biotechnology, life sciences tools and services, and healthcare technology. Under normal market conditions, the Fund generally invests substantially all, but at least 95%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the Index. State Street Global Advisors acts as the Fund’s investment manager.

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Fund Details

Issuer: SSgA
Fund Name: Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund
Tax Classification: Regulated Investment Company
Stock Exchange: NYSEARCA
Current Symbol: NYSEARCA:XLV
Inception Date: 12/16/1998
Fund Manager: Mike Feehily, Karl Schneider, Dwayne Hancock
Previous Symbol: NYSE:XLV
Web: www.spdrs.com
Phone: +1-866-7872257

Fund Focus

Asset Class: Equity
Benchmark: S&P Health Care Select Sector Index
Category: Sector
Focus: Health Care
Development Level: Developed Markets
Region: North America
Number of Holdings: 65

Fund Statistics

Assets Under Management: $38.04 billion
Average Daily Volume: $8.83 million
Discount/Premium: -0.02%

Administrator, Advisor and Custodian

Administrator: State Street Bank and Trust Company
Advisor: SSgA Funds Management, Inc.
Custodian: State Street Bank and Trust Company
Distributor: ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc.
Transfer Agent: State Street Bank and Trust Company
Trustee: N/A
Lead Market Maker: Citadel

Options

Optionable: Optionable
Options Volume: 35,836
Put Options: 8,400
Call Options: 27,436
Short Interest: 15,460,000 shs

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 273,120,000
Beta: 0.56
Creation Unit: 50,000
Creation Fee: $500.00

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Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund Expenses

Type	XLV	Health Care ETFs	Equity ETFs	NYSEARCA ETFs	All ETFs
Management Fee	0.03%	0.56%	0.54%	0.50%	0.51%
Other Expenses	0.07%	0.40%	0.54%	0.64%	0.58%
Total Expense	0.10%	0.72%	0.70%	0.74%	0.70%
Fee Waiver	0.00%	-0.53%	-0.55%	-0.68%	-0.57%
Net Expense	0.10%	0.60%	0.60%	0.57%	0.58%

Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV) Holdings & Exposure

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Key Executives

Michael Feehily
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John A. Tucker (Age 1)
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Should I Buy Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund Stock? XLV Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund:

The Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund closely matches the returns and characteristics of the S&P Health Care Select Sector Index, providing investors with exposure to a diversified portfolio of healthcare companies.
Investing in healthcare companies can offer stability to a portfolio due to the essential nature of healthcare services and products, which are less impacted by economic fluctuations.
Healthcare companies included in the Fund cover various subindustries such as pharmaceuticals, healthcare providers, biotechnology, and healthcare technology, offering investors exposure to different segments of the healthcare sector.
State Street Global Advisors, the Fund's investment manager, has a strong reputation in managing index funds, providing investors with confidence in the Fund's management.
Recent developments in the healthcare sector, such as advancements in medical technology or drug approvals, can positively impact the performance of the Fund, potentially leading to increased returns for investors.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund for these reasons:

Healthcare sector performance can be influenced by regulatory changes, pricing pressures, and geopolitical factors, leading to volatility in the Fund's returns.
Market competition and innovation in healthcare can impact individual company performance within the Fund, affecting overall returns.
Investing in sector-specific funds like Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund may lack diversification compared to broader market index funds, potentially exposing investors to sector-specific risks.
Changes in healthcare policies or healthcare spending trends can affect the profitability of healthcare companies in the Fund, impacting investor returns.
Investors should consider the current stock price of the Fund and evaluate whether it aligns with their investment goals and risk tolerance before making investment decisions.

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

XLV ETF - Frequently Asked Questions

How have XLV shares performed in 2024?: Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund's stock was trading at $136.38 at the beginning of the year. Since then, XLV shares have increased by 1.6% and is now trading at $138.63.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
What does XLV invest in?: Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund is a equity fund issued by SSgA. XLV focuses on health care investments and follows the S&P Health Care Select Sector Index. The fund's investments total to approximately $38.04 billion assets under management.
What stocks does Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund hold?: XLV invests in 65 holdings. Some of the stocks in their portfolio include Eli Lilly and Company (LLY), UnitedHealth Group (UNH), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK), AbbVie (ABBV), Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO), Abbott Laboratories (ABT), Danaher (DHR), Pfizer (PFE) and Amgen (AMGN).
What is the management fee for Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund?: Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund's management fee is 0.03% and has other expenses of 0.07%. The net expense ratio for XLV is 0.10%.

What other stocks do shareholders of Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF), Walt Disney (DIS), Intel (INTC), Bank of America (BAC), AT&T (T), Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK), Netflix (NFLX), Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ).
Who are Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund's major shareholders?: Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include CHURCHILL MANAGEMENT Corp (0.66%), Global Assets Advisory LLC (0.26%), CWM LLC (0.09%), Ayalon Insurance Comp Ltd. (0.05%), Clarity Financial LLC (0.04%) and Park Avenue Securities LLC (0.04%).
How do I buy shares of Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund?: Shares of XLV stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

This page (NYSEARCA:XLV) was last updated on 4/16/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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