XLU - Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF

NYSEArca - NYSEArca Delayed Price. Currency in USD
55.07
+0.23 (+0.42%)
At close: 4:00PM EST
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Previous Close54.84
Open54.83
Bid0.00 x 27000
Ask0.00 x 900
Day's Range54.41 - 55.19
52 Week Range47.37 - 57.23
Volume23,758,185
Avg. Volume18,365,581
Net Assets7.84B
NAV53.70
PE Ratio (TTM)9.07
Yield3.38%
YTD Return4.57%
Beta (3Y Monthly)0.05
Expense Ratio (net)0.14%
Inception Date1998-12-16
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