XLV
ETF Healthcare NYSE

Health Care Select Sector SPDR

$157.71
+2.87 (+1.85%)
Fund Overview by SPDR (State Street)

The Health Care Select Sector SPDR is the largest healthcare ETF, providing exposure to pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices, managed care, and healthcare services from the S&P 500. Healthcare is traditionally a defensive sector that holds up well during recessions while still participating in long-term growth through drug innovation and aging demographics.

AUM$40B
Expense Ratio0.09%
Holdings63
Dividend Yield1.5%
DistributionQuarterly
BenchmarkHealth Care Select Sector Index
InceptionDec 1998
ExchangeNYSE
Price Data
Open$156.04
Prev Close$154.84
Day Range$155.91 — $157.80
52W Range$127.35 — $160.59
52-Week Range
$127.35 $160.59
From 52W High
-1.8%
From 52W Low
+23.8%
# Stock Weight
1 LLY Eli Lilly & Co. 11.2%
2 UNH UnitedHealth Group 9.8%
3 JNJ Johnson & Johnson 6.5%
4 ABBV AbbVie Inc. 6.1%
5 MRK Merck & Co. 5.4%
6 TMO Thermo Fisher Scientific 4.2%
7 ABT Abbott Laboratories 3.9%
8 AMGN Amgen Inc. 3.1%
9 ISRG Intuitive Surgical 2.8%
10 PFE Pfizer Inc. 2.6%
Top 10 Total 55.6%
Sector Breakdown
Pharmaceuticals 31.5%
Health Care Equipment 19.8%
Managed Care 16.2%
Biotechnology 15.4%
Life Sciences Tools 10.6%
Health Care Services 6.5%
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Shares Purchased63
Amount Invested$9,935.73
Annual Income$149.04
Monthly Income$12.42

Based on current dividend yield of 1.5%. Actual distributions may vary. Past dividends do not guarantee future payments.

Healthcare ETF Comparison
ETF Price Change Expense AUM Holdings Yield
XLV
Health Care Select Sector SPDR
$157.71 +1.85% 0.09% $40B 63 1.5%
VHT
Vanguard Health Care ETF
$290.39 +0.90% 0.10% $18B 418 1.2%
IHI
iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF
$57.99 +1.10% 0.40% $6.2B 55 0.3%
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Portfolio Concentration
55.6% Top 10
Top 10 holdings 55.6%
Other 53 holdings 44.4%

XLV is highly concentrated — the top 10 holdings represent over half the fund. Performance is heavily tied to a few large companies.

What You Pay
XLV 0.09%
Category avg. 0.15%
Annual cost on $10K $9.00
10-year cost on $10K $90.00
vs Category avg. Saves $6.00/yr
XLV FAQ
What is XLV?
XLV is the Health Care Select Sector SPDR, an exchange-traded fund managed by SPDR (State Street). It tracks the Health Care Select Sector Index and holds 63 Healthcare securities with an expense ratio of 0.09%.
What is the expense ratio of XLV?
XLV charges an annual expense ratio of 0.09%, which means you pay $9.00 per year for every $10,000 invested. This fee is deducted automatically from the fund's returns.
Does XLV pay dividends?
Yes, XLV pays a 1.5% dividend yield, distributed quarterly. On a $10,000 investment, that works out to approximately $150.00 per year in dividend income.
What are the top holdings of XLV?
The three largest holdings in XLV are Eli Lilly & Co., UnitedHealth Group, Johnson & Johnson, which together represent 27.5% of the fund. The top 10 holdings account for 55.6% of total assets.
What are the alternatives to XLV?
Other healthcare ETFs include VHT, IHI. Each offers different expense ratios, weighting methodologies, and number of holdings. Compare them in the ETF comparison table above to find the best fit for your portfolio.
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Last updated: Feb 8, 2026 at 3:10 PM ET