HEALTHCARE (XLV)

Gainers Symbol Name Price Change ($) Change (%) Volume (NYSE:XLB) State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF 52.6697 0.670 1.28 14.5K (NYSE:XLV) State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR

XBI surged 76% in one year but carries triple the expense ratio and far steeper downside risk. Which fund matches your risk appetite?

IBBQ posted the stronger return over the past year, but has also experienced much higher historical volatility than XLV.

PBE surged 41% in one year but endured a 35% drawdown, while XLV's diversified approach delivered steadier gains with half the volatility.

IHE's pharma-focused portfolio delivered higher returns over the past year, while XLV offers a broader healthcare focus with a much lower expense ratio.

FBT delivered 48.5% returns over one year but carries a 0.55% expense ratio and experiences greater volatility. XLV offers lower costs, with an 0.08% expense ratio, as well as broader diversification across 60 healthcare stocks.

Gainers Symbol Name Price Change ($) Change (%) Volume (NYSE:XLP) State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF 86.9200 1.560 1.82 50.6K (NYSE:XLV) State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR

State Street's fund charges just 0.08% annually versus 0.38% for iShares, but the broader portfolio offers 100 holdings versus 60.

State Street's concentrated 60-stock approach outpaced Fidelity's broader 365-holding fund over five years, though both charge identical 0.08% fees.

PINK outperformed XLV by 8.7 percentage points over one year, but carries higher fees and volatility. XLV offers lower costs and a higher dividend yield for passive healthcare exposure.

PPH targets drugmakers exclusively with higher returns but steeper costs, while XLV diversifies across medical equipment and providers at a fraction of the fee.

Gainers Symbol Name Price Change ($) Change (%) Volume (NYSE:XLE) State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF 60.25 1.05 1.77 416.2K (NYSE:XLV) State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR

FBT delivered 52.4% returns over one year but with deeper drawdowns, while XLV's diversified approach offers lower costs and steadier performance.

Gainers Symbol Name Price Change ($) Change (%) Volume (NYSE:XLV) State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF 160.00 1.71 1.08 33.2K (NYSE:XLP) State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR

Gainers Symbol Name Price Change ($) Change (%) Volume (NYSE:XLE) State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF 55.8609 0.781 1.41 305.4K (NYSE:XLV) State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR

IBBQ surged 54.5% in one year but carries deeper drawdowns. XLV offers broader diversification, lower costs, and double dividend yield for steadier returns.

Gainers Symbol Name Price Change ($) Change (%) Volume (NYSE:XLV) State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF 163.9673 2.007 1.23 70.3K (NYSE:XLP) State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR

Compare sector breadth, yield, and recent performance as these two healthcare ETFs take different approaches to growth and income.

Compare portfolio diversity, risk profiles, and income potential as you weigh these two leading healthcare ETFs.

Gainers Symbol Name Price Change ($) Change (%) Volume (NYSE:XLC) State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF 108.900 1.770 1.65 18.2K (NYSE:XLV) State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR

Gainers Symbol Name Price Change ($) Change (%) Volume (NYSE:XLP) State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF 83.2775 1.097 1.33 51.0K (NYSE:XLV) State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR

Explore how portfolio concentration and stock count set these healthcare ETFs apart, impacting risk and diversification for investors seeking sector exposure.

One fund backs medical breakthroughs and charity, while the other favors industry giants and steady income. Compare their strategies and portfolio makeup.

Expense ratios, dividend yields, and risk profiles set these healthcare ETFs apart. See how their strategies shape long-term performance for investors.

Expense ratios match, but portfolio breadth, yield, and stock concentration set these two healthcare ETFs apart for investors seeking sector exposure.