XLU - Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF

NYSEArca - Nasdaq Real Time Price. Currency in USD
52.66
+0.48 (+0.92%)
At close: 4:00PM EDT

52.73 +0.07 (0.13%)
After hours: 6:52PM EDT

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Previous Close52.18
Open52.23
Bid52.56 x 1400
Ask52.79 x 1800
Day's Range52.23 - 52.97
52 Week Range47.37 - 57.23
Volume11,118,578
Avg. Volume15,058,398
Net Assets7.7B
NAV51.93
PE Ratio (TTM)8.67
Yield3.38%
YTD Return0.28%
Beta (3y)0.14
Expense Ratio (net)0.14%
Inception Date1998-12-16
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