XLU - Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF

NYSEArca - NYSEArca Delayed Price. Currency in USD
54.86
+0.04 (+0.07%)
At close: 4:00PM EDT
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Previous Close54.82
Open54.60
Bid0.00 x 0
Ask0.00 x 0
Day's Range54.58 - 54.97
52 Week Range45.33 - 55.90
Volume11,231,373
Avg. Volume10,661,603
Net Assets7.81B
NAV53.05
PE Ratio (TTM)9.04
Yield3.21%
YTD Return11.78%
Beta (3y)0.08
Expense Ratio (net)0.14%
Inception Date1998-12-16
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