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XLV has a significantly lower expense ratio of 0.08% compared to IXJ's 0.38%. IXJ provides broader exposure with 110 holdings across global markets, while XLV concentrates on 60 domestic S&P 500 stocks.
Trump's midterm push, election uncertainty and AI's political scrutiny could shape markets. Explore ETFs positioned for potential sector and post-election gains.
All too often, when investors look at the healthcare sector, they mostly see its value for its defensive merits. However, that view may be shortsighted and miss the broader picture in today's market.
XLE eyes fresh highs as oil rises, while XLF consolidates and XLV tests key support after breaking below a major trendline.
Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLV - Get Free Report) saw some unusual options trading activity on Tuesday. Traders acquired 33,298 put options on the stock. This represents an increase of 57% compared to the average volume of 21,265 put options. Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund Stock Performance Shares of Health Care Select
A failed cholesterol trial from Novartis (NYSE:NVS | NVS Price Prediction) is dragging the Lp(a) drug class lower and hitting Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) harder than any large-cap peer in Tuesday trading.
The State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF could be a rising rates winner. It easily outpaced the broader market when the Fed hiked rates in 2022.
MOO has recently broken out and is showing real momentum, while XLV continues its uptrend and XLK holds around the 50-day EMA. The agriculture ETF carries the strongest bullish outlook of the three.