THE HEALTH CARE SELECT SECTOR SPDR FUND

NYSE ARCA: XLV
$139.48
+$0.53 (+0.4%)
Closing price April 22, 2024
The Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund, known as XLV, is a prominent exchange-traded fund (ETF) managed by State Street Global Advisors. It focuses on the health care sector, investing in a wide range of U.S. companies from this industry. The fund aims to mirror the performance of the Health Care Select Sector Index, covering both growth and value stocks across various market capitalizations. Launched in 1998, XLV offers investors exposure to health care, a critical and evolving sector of the economy.

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