S&P 500   5,254.35
DOW   39,807.37
QQQ   444.01
Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher after another set of Wall St records
Delta Airline’s Put Option Activity Isn’t Bad News
3 Value Stocks Too Small For Buffett’s Portfolio
Disney Stock Catches 3 Upgrades In a Single Week
7 Stocks That Will Drive the Weight Loss Drugs Market
Walgreens Boots Alliance: Deep Value With Nowhere to Go But Up
Krispy Kreme's Sweet Deal: McDonald's Partnership Sparks Growth?
S&P 500   5,254.35
DOW   39,807.37
QQQ   444.01
Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher after another set of Wall St records
Delta Airline’s Put Option Activity Isn’t Bad News
3 Value Stocks Too Small For Buffett’s Portfolio
Disney Stock Catches 3 Upgrades In a Single Week
7 Stocks That Will Drive the Weight Loss Drugs Market
Walgreens Boots Alliance: Deep Value With Nowhere to Go But Up
Krispy Kreme's Sweet Deal: McDonald's Partnership Sparks Growth?
S&P 500   5,254.35
DOW   39,807.37
QQQ   444.01
Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher after another set of Wall St records
Delta Airline’s Put Option Activity Isn’t Bad News
3 Value Stocks Too Small For Buffett’s Portfolio
Disney Stock Catches 3 Upgrades In a Single Week
7 Stocks That Will Drive the Weight Loss Drugs Market
Walgreens Boots Alliance: Deep Value With Nowhere to Go But Up
Krispy Kreme's Sweet Deal: McDonald's Partnership Sparks Growth?
S&P 500   5,254.35
DOW   39,807.37
QQQ   444.01
Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher after another set of Wall St records
Delta Airline’s Put Option Activity Isn’t Bad News
3 Value Stocks Too Small For Buffett’s Portfolio
Disney Stock Catches 3 Upgrades In a Single Week
7 Stocks That Will Drive the Weight Loss Drugs Market
Walgreens Boots Alliance: Deep Value With Nowhere to Go But Up
Krispy Kreme's Sweet Deal: McDonald's Partnership Sparks Growth?
NYSEARCA:XLV

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

$147.73
+0.02 (+0.01%)
(As of 03/28/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$147.68
$148.23
50-Day Range
$138.49
$147.86
52-Week Range
$122.59
$148.27
Volume
8.04 million shs
Average Volume
8.37 million shs
Market Capitalization
$44.14 billion
Assets Under Management
$41.27 billion
Dividend Yield
1.35%
Net Expense Ratio
0.10%
XLV stock logo

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

XLV ETF News Headlines

Nvidia's AI Tech Part of Novo Nordisk's New Supercomputer (XLV)
Novo Nordisk and Nvidia have teamed up to develop supercomputers, aiming to accelerate drug discovery development using advanced AI technologies.
bluebird bio Stock Signals Potential to be a Multi-bagger (XLV)
Driving a bargain of a short squeeze play, Bluebird Bio stock could soon announce what every investor is hoping to hear, here's what management could do
Crypto Market Preps For Trillions Worth of Inflows!
Bitcoin is rapidly approaching new ALL-TIME HIGHS… The market is buzzing after recent approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETF). Top analysts predict these ETFs will attract trillions of dollars worth of inflows over the next few years… And as Bitcoin rallies, we could see other smaller coins rise to heights never seen before.
Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF
Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV)
Warning: this could blow your mind
Buckle up… ‘Cause this might shatter everything you’ve heard about “income trading”. In fact, it’s such an extreme diversion from what most people think of typical income trades that I call it: The Perfect Income Trade You see, most of the income techniques out there target a couple of percent. Maybe 5 - 10 percent if you’re lucky. But this new way of trading income on the world’s top stocks goes after more than 10x that kind of return. And here’s the best news of all: This trade can target an opportunity like that every week. Every single week. Meaning an investor has the chance to “stack up” these more aggressive income trades over and over. If that sounds interesting…
The 3 Hottest Healthcare ETFs to Buy in 2024
See More Headlines
Receive XLV Stock News and Ratings via Email

Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter.

Fund Details

Issuer
SSgA
Fund Name
Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund
Tax Classification
Regulated Investment Company
Current Symbol
NYSEARCA:XLV
Inception Date
12/16/1998
Fund Manager
Mike Feehily, Karl Schneider, Dwayne Hancock

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
$41.27 billion
Average Daily Volume
$7.59 million
Discount/Premium
0.08%

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
14,620
Put Options
8,459
Call Options
6,161
Short Interest
15,460,000 shs

Miscellaneous

Beta
0.70
Creation Unit
50,000
Creation Fee
$500.00
10 "Recession Proof" Stocks That Will Thrive in Any Market Cover

Which stocks are likely to thrive in today's challenging market? Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of ten stocks that will drive in any economic environment.

Get This Free Report

Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund Expenses

TypeXLVHealth Care ETFsEquity ETFsNYSEARCA ETFsAll ETFs
Management Fee0.03%0.57%0.54%0.50%0.51%
Other Expenses0.07%0.40%0.54%0.64%0.58%
Total Expense0.10%0.72%0.70%0.74%0.70%
Fee Waiver0.00%-0.53%-0.54%-0.69%-0.56%
Net Expense0.10%0.61%0.60%0.57%0.58%

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

XLV Sector Exposure

XLV Industry Exposure

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 (XLV) provides exposure to a diversified range of healthcare industries, including pharmaceuticals, healthcare providers, biotechnology, and healthcare technology, which can help mitigate risks associated with investing in a single healthcare company.
  • State Street Global Advisors, the Fund's investment manager, has a strong reputation in the financial industry for managing index funds effectively, providing investors with a sense of security and trust in the Fund's management.
  • Recent developments in the healthcare sector, such as advancements in biotechnology and healthcare technology, have the potential to drive growth in the Fund's underlying holdings, leading to potential capital appreciation for investors.
  • Investing in XLV can serve as a hedge against economic downturns, as healthcare is considered a defensive sector that tends to perform well even during market volatility, providing stability to an investment portfolio.
  • The Fund's focus on closely matching the returns of the S&P Health Care Select Sector Index can offer investors a transparent and straightforward investment strategy, aligning with the passive management approach of the ETF.

Cons

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

  • As with any investment in the stock market, there are inherent risks involved in investing in XLV, including market volatility, regulatory changes in the healthcare sector, and company-specific risks that could impact the Fund's performance.
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 Monday, March 25, 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 8.3% and is now trading at $147.73.
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 $41.27 billion assets under management.

What stocks does Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund hold?
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 number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Simplex Trading LLC (0.00%), Granite Bay Wealth Management LLC (2.34%), Envestnet Asset Management Inc. (2.33%), IMC Chicago LLC (0.00%), Raymond James & Associates (1.87%) and Janney Montgomery Scott LLC (1.50%).

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 3/29/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

From Our Partners