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Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF: (XLV)

(Real Time Quote from BATS) As of Sep 17, 2025 01:50 PM ET

$137.50 USD

137.5
6,347,243

+0.57 (0.42%)

Volume: 6,347,243

Zacks ETF Rank

This is our ETF rating system that serves as a timeliness indicator for ETFs over the next 6 months:

Zacks Rank Definition
1 Strong Buy
2 Buy
3 Hold
4 Sell
5 Strong Sell

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1 - Strong Buy of 5 1        

Zacks News

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Downbeat August Jobs Data Puts Focus on These Sector ETFs

August jobs data show healthcare gains lifting XLV, while manufacturing weakness drags on XLI.

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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Health Care Select Sector SPDR, SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, UnitedHealth, Regeneron, CVS Health and Novo Nordisk

Healthcare stocks trade at a 30-year discount, with XLV showing signs of rebound as Buffett and hedge funds boost exposure.

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Is This the Right Time to Consider Healthcare ETFs?

XLV lags SPY by double digits over the past year, but Buffett's UNH bet, hedge fund buys and AI optimism hint at a healthcare revival.

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Time to Buy UnitedHealth-Heavy ETFs?

Berkshire's $1.57B stake in UnitedHealth lifted shares by 12%, sparking interest in UNH-heavy healthcare ETFs like IHF, TMED, XLV and MEDI.

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Insights Into 13F Filings: ETFs to Invest in Like Billionaires

Hedge funds invest in Microsoft, UnitedHealth and homebuilders. ETFs like MAGS, IHF and XHB let you invest like billionaires.

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Healthcare: Winning Sector ETF Amid Soft U.S. July Jobs Report

Healthcare led July job gains with 55,000 new positions, as most other U.S. sectors showed little to no growth. Tap ETFs like XLV and VHT.

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ETFs to Gain on JNJ's Solid Q1 Earnings & Upbeat Outlook

IHE, PPH, XLV, IYH and FTXH could gain as JNJ lifts 2025 outlook and dividend after strong Q2 earnings beat.

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House Passes Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill": ETFs in Focus

TSLW may face pressure as the "Big, Beautiful Bill" axed EV tax credits and slashed support for clean energy.

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June Jobs Data Puts Focus on Healthcare ETFs & Stocks

June's solid jobs report, with 39K new roles in healthcare, may boost the outlook for ETFs like XLV, IHF, VHT and stocks like HCA, WELL, OHI.

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Is First Trust Health Care AlphaDEX ETF (FXH) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Smart Beta ETF report for FXH

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Is Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Health Care ETF (RSPH) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Smart Beta ETF report for RSPH

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6 ETFs to Invest in June

The S&P 500 roared to its best May in over 30 years, what???s next for June? ETFs like SHLD, XLV, XLK, EZU and NOBL should come across as good investing options.

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Should You Invest in the Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT)?

Sector ETF report for VHT

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Upbeat April Jobs Data Put Focus on 3 Sector ETFs & Stocks

The U.S. economy added 177,000 jobs in April 2025, a slowdown from the downwardly revised 185,000 in March, but significantly surpassing market expectations of 130,000.

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Is Healthcare Losing the Status of Safe Haven? ETFs in Focus

Healthcare stocks face new risks under Trump, despite their usual defensive reputation.

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UNH Crashes Post Q1 Earnings: Should You Buy the Dip With ETFs?

UnitedHealth's worst drop in 25 years following dismal earnings presents an opportunity for investors to buy the stock with ETFs.

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Healthcare ETFs Tug of War: Insurers Tumble, Pharma Surges

Healthcare ETFs split as insurers stumble and pharma surges -- highlighting the necessity of smart industry picks.