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Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund

XLV ETF & Funds
$179.280.00%24h
24h Range
$178.46$181.17

Volume Bubbles Chart (1h)

Each 1-hour candle's volume is signed by its direction (up candles count as net buying, down candles as net selling) and drawn as a bubble at the closing price, green for buying and red for selling. Bubble size and colour intensity show how strong that flow is compared with the last 300 candles: the strongest 30% get full bubbles with their USD value, the rest stay as small dots. Unusually large bubbles flag aggressive buying or selling worth a closer look, often near breakouts, reversals or key levels.

Seasonal Chart

Plots one line per calendar year showing the % change since the start of that year, with the current year highlighted against up to four previous years. Lining the years up on the same calendar shows whether the price tends to rise or fall in the same months, helping you spot recurring seasonal patterns. Treat it as context rather than a forecast: past seasonality does not guarantee future moves.

Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund Historical Data

About Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund

The Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV) is designed to track the health care sector companies within the S&P 500, spanning pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, and health care services companies.

Health care is often considered a relatively defensive sector, since demand for medical care and treatments tends to be less sensitive to broader economic cycles than more discretionary industries.

Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV) FAQ

What does XLV track?

XLV is designed to track the health care sector companies within the S&P 500, spanning pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, and health care services.

Why is health care considered a defensive sector?

Demand for medical treatment and health care services tends to remain relatively stable regardless of economic conditions, which is part of why the sector is often viewed as more defensive than discretionary industries.

What kinds of companies are typically in XLV?

XLV typically includes large pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, medical device manufacturers, and health care service providers within the S&P 500.

Is XLV only pharmaceutical companies?

No, in addition to pharmaceutical and biotech companies, XLV includes medical device makers, health insurers, and other health care service companies.

Does XLV pay dividends?

Yes, XLV typically distributes dividends collected from the underlying health care companies in its portfolio.

Where can I view live XLV charts?

You can view a live, interactive XLV chart above, or open it in the full multi-chart grid using the button on this page.