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State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLV performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 23, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +1.01% | -6.76% | -5.14% | +9.65% | +13.83% | +28.17% |
| Flows | +$56M | -$417M | +$1.14B | +$1.11B | -$4.42B | +$7.08B |
Characteristics
The State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF is built to track the S&P Health Care Select Sector Total Return Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | State Street Investment Management |
| N° of holdings | 59 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | December 16, 1998 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 59
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +15.03% | +15.78% | +13.70% | +14.57% |
Max drawdown | -10.19% | -10.19% | -17.05% | -17.05% |
Max drawdown duration | 53d | 53d | 444d | 444d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 191d | 191d |
Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
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| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is XLV?
XLV is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by State Street Investment Management.
What index does XLV track?
XLV tracks the S&P Health Care Select Sector Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does XLV invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Large Cap US Health Care Equities. It is part of the segment: US Health Care.
What is the expense ratio of XLV?
The total expense ratio (TER) of XLV is 0.08%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was XLV launched?
XLV was launched on December 16, 1998, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of XLV?
XLV is issued by State Street Investment Management.
What is the AUM of XLV?
As of April 23, 2026, XLV manages $38.57 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has XLV performed recently?
As of April 23, 2026, XLV delivered a return of 1.01% over the past month (1M performance), -6.76% over the past three months (3M), and -5.14% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for XLV?
As of April 23, 2026, XLV has seen net flows of +$56M in the past month (1M flow) and +$1.14B year-to-date (YTD).
Does XLV pay dividends?
As of April 23, 2026, XLV has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.71%.
How many holdings are in XLV
As of March 31, 2026, XLV holds 59 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is XLV?
As of March 31, 2026, XLV holds 59 securities, with 70.96% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of XLV?
As of March 31, 2026, XLV holds a portfolio of 59 underlyings, with its largest positions including LILLY, JOHNSON&JOHNSON and ABBVIE. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does XLV invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, XLV has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does XLV focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, XLV is primarily exposed to Health Care.
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