State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLV SectorUpdated: May 20, 2026, 21:17 UTC
Key Metrics
Top 10 Holdings
| Holding | Ticker | Weight | Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eli Lilly and Co | LLY | 14.07% | |
| Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | 10.52% | |
| AbbVie Inc | ABBV | 7.1% | |
| UnitedHealth Group Inc | UNH | 6.38% | |
| Merck & Co Inc | MRK | 5.15% | |
| Amgen Inc | AMGN | 3.54% | |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc | TMO | 3.42% | |
| Intuitive Surgical Inc | ISRG | 3.09% | |
| Gilead Sciences Inc | GILD | 3.08% | |
| Abbott Laboratories | ABT | 3% |
Sector Allocation
About This ETF
The State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) is a Sector ETF with an expense ratio (TER) of 0.08% and $37.9B in assets under management., with its largest holdings being Eli Lilly and Co, Johnson & Johnson, AbbVie Inc. The ETF currently yields 1.72% in dividends. Year-to-date, XLV has returned -5%. With an expense ratio of just 0.08%, it is one of the cheapest ETFs in its category.
In seeking to track the performance of the index, the fund employs a replication strategy. It generally invests substantially all, but at least 95%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index. The index includes companies from the following industries: pharmaceuticals; health care equipment & supplies; health care providers & services; biotechnology; life sciences tools & services; and health care technology. The fund is non-diversified.
FAQ — XLV
What is the TER of XLV (State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF)?
XLV has a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.08 % per year. That sits at the sector category median (0.08 % across 13 peer ETFs). The TER is deducted directly from the fund and lowers your effective return.
What return has XLV delivered?
Performance for XLV: YTD: -5.00 % · 3-year p.a.: +5.65 % · 5-year p.a.: +5.34 %. Over 5 years, XLV underperforms the sector category median of +8.43 % by -3.09 pp. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns.
What are the top holdings of XLV?
The five largest positions in XLV are: LLY, JNJ, ABBV, UNH, MRK. The full holdings list is updated daily on this page.
Does XLV pay dividends?
XLV has a current dividend yield of 1.72 %. Distributing ETFs pay this out in cash; accumulating versions reinvest it inside the fund. Check the share class on your broker before buying.
Where can I buy or set up a savings plan for XLV?
XLV is available at most major brokers. For a free monthly savings plan from €1, look at Trade Republic, Scalable Capital or Flatex. The broker comparison on this site shows fees, free-savings-plan ETFs and execution exchanges side by side.
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