XLV

As of the latest update, XLV has an expense ratio of approximately 0.12%. This fee is deducted from the fund’s assets and covers the cost of managing the ETF.

XLV is designed to closely track the performance of the Health Care Select Sector Index. Therefore, its performance should be very similar to that of the index, with minor variations due to tracking error and management fees.

XLV typically distributes dividends on a quarterly basis. These dividends are paid from the income generated by the underlying stocks in the ETF’s portfolio.

Dividends received from the underlying stocks in XLV are collected and distributed to ETF shareholders. Investors can choose to receive dividends in cash or reinvest them to purchase additional shares of XLV.

XLV is managed by State Street Global Advisors. The fund seeks to replicate the performance of the Health Care Select Sector Index by holding the same stocks in similar proportions as the index. Management involves periodic rebalancing to ensure that the ETF accurately reflects the index.

Investors can purchase shares of XLV through a brokerage account, just like other stocks and ETFs. It is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "XLV."

XLV includes companies that are part of the health care sector of the S&P 500. This sector comprises firms involved in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, health care providers, and health care services. Major holdings often include companies such as Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, and UnitedHealth Group.

Yes, investing in XLV carries risks such as sector risk and regulatory risk. The health care sector can be affected by changes in government regulations, drug pricing policies, and advancements in medical technology. Additionally, company-specific risks such as clinical trial results and patent expirations can impact performance.

Key performance metrics for XLV include its net asset value (NAV), expense ratio, total return, and tracking error. NAV represents the per-share value of the ETF, the expense ratio indicates the cost of managing the fund, total return measures overall performance including dividends, and tracking error shows how closely XLV follows the Health Care Select Sector Index.

Yes, XLV can be held in retirement accounts such as IRAs or 401(k)s. It can be a suitable choice for investors seeking targeted exposure to the health care sector within their retirement portfolio.