How have XLV shares performed in 2023?

Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund's stock was trading at $135.85 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, XLV stock has decreased by 2.8% and is now trading at $132.07. View the best growth stocks for 2023 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 $37.22 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 UnitedHealth Group (UNH) , Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) , Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) , Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) , AbbVie (ABBV) , Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) , Pfizer (PFE) , Abbott Laboratories (ABT) , Danaher (DHR) and Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) .

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 a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include JPMorgan Chase & Co. (5.19%), Granite Bay Wealth Management LLC (2.42%), Envestnet Asset Management Inc. (2.16%), LPL Financial LLC (2.07%), Raymond James & Associates (1.75%) and Janney Montgomery Scott LLC (1.44%).

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 WeBull , Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

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

$132.07

+0.22 (+0.17%)

(As of 04:38 PM ET)

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Today's Range: $131.27
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$132.38
50-Day Range: $123.14
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$132.08
52-Week Range: $122.59
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$141.77

Volume: 6.00 million shs
Average Volume: 9.27 million shs
Market Capitalization: $39.47 billion

Assets Under Management: $37.22 billion
Dividend Yield: 1.51%
Net Expense Ratio: 0.10%

Stock Analysis Chart Headlines Holdings Ownership Ratings

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.

XLV Stock Price History

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XLV ETF News Headlines

December 2, 2023 | marketbeat.com

Mega merger in the works? Humana, Cigna explore big deal (XLV)

Humana and Cigna are exploring a merger, aiming to conclude the deal before year-end, creating a healthcare giant with a potential market value of $137 billion.

November 29, 2023 | marketbeat.com

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J&J, Gilead, BMS: A look at undervalued dividend payers (XLV)

J&J, Gilead and Bristol Myers are among healthcare stocks with defensive qualities amid market volatility and a potential economic slowdown

November 30, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLV) Shares Pass Below 200-Day Moving Average of $130.86

November 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Analysis: Why healthcare stocks underperformed in 2023

November 2, 2023 | theglobeandmail.com

Investor patience tested as pharmaceutical stocks take a tumble

October 27, 2023 | seekingalpha.com

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Healthcare Stocks See Mixed Results, Bristol-Myers Squibb Acquires Mirati Therapeutics

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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: $37.22 billion
Average Daily Volume: $8.25 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: 30,304
Put Options: 25,761
Call Options: 4,543
Short Interest: 14,900,000 shs

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 298,820,000
Beta: 0.70
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%	0.53%	0.50%	0.51%
Other Expenses	0.07%	0.40%	0.54%	0.64%	0.57%
Total Expense	0.10%	0.72%	0.70%	0.73%	0.70%
Fee Waiver	0.00%	-0.51%	-0.54%	-0.69%	-0.57%
Net Expense	0.10%	0.61%	0.60%	0.57%	0.57%

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

Top 10 XLV Holdings

XLV Sector Exposure

XLV Industry Exposure

Full Holdings Details

Key Executives

Michael Feehily
Member of the Management Board
John A. Tucker (Age 1)
Member of the Management Board

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Institutional Ownership

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Should I Buy Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund Stock? XLV Pros and Cons Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund was last updated on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 9:54 AM.

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.
State Street Global Advisors acts as the Fund's investment manager, providing professional management expertise.
Investors can gain exposure to a diversified portfolio of health care sector stocks through the Fund.
The Fund offers potential for long-term growth as the health care sector continues to evolve and innovate.
Investing in the Fund allows investors to participate in the overall performance of the health care industry.

Cons

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

There is a risk of market volatility and fluctuations in the health care sector.
Investing in the Fund may be subject to regulatory and political risks that can impact the health care industry.
Changes in government policies and regulations can affect the profitability of health care companies in the Fund.
The Fund's performance is dependent on the overall performance of the health care sector, which can be unpredictable.
Investors should carefully consider their investment goals and risk tolerance before investing in the Fund.

XLV ETF - Frequently Asked Questions

How have XLV shares performed in 2023?: Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund's stock was trading at $135.85 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, XLV stock has decreased by 2.8% and is now trading at $132.07.
View the best growth stocks for 2023 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 $37.22 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 UnitedHealth Group (UNH), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Eli Lilly and Company (LLY), Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK), AbbVie (ABBV), Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO), Pfizer (PFE), Abbott Laboratories (ABT), Danaher (DHR) and Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY).
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 a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include JPMorgan Chase & Co. (5.19%), Granite Bay Wealth Management LLC (2.42%), Envestnet Asset Management Inc. (2.16%), LPL Financial LLC (2.07%), Raymond James & Associates (1.75%) and Janney Montgomery Scott LLC (1.44%).
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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

This page (NYSEARCA:XLV) was last updated on 12/8/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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