XLV - Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF

NYSEArca - NYSEArca Delayed Price. Currency in USD
92.55
+0.84 (+0.92%)
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Previous Close91.71
Open91.89
Bid92.34 x 800
Ask92.78 x 3200
Day's Range91.78 - 92.63
52 Week Range78.74 - 96.06
Volume6,488,091
Avg. Volume11,842,837
Net Assets19.44B
NAV92.55
PE Ratio (TTM)N/A
Yield1.50%
YTD Return7.08%
Beta (3Y Monthly)0.91
Expense Ratio (net)0.13%
Inception Date1998-12-16
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