XLP - Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF

NYSEArca - NYSEArca Delayed Price. Currency in USD
54.73
-0.23 (-0.42%)
At close: 4:00PM EDT
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Previous Close54.96
Open54.91
Bid0.00 x 1200
Ask0.00 x 1400
Day's Range54.51 - 54.93
52 Week Range48.76 - 58.95
Volume15,638,469
Avg. Volume12,892,325
Net Assets9.37B
NAV53.82
PE Ratio (TTM)N/A
Yield2.71%
YTD Return-4.21%
Beta (3y)0.46
Expense Ratio (net)0.14%
Inception Date1998-12-16
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