XLU - Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund

NYSEArca - NYSEArca Delayed Price. Currency in USD
59.86
-0.38 (-0.63%)
At close: 4:00PM EDT

59.86 0.00 (0.00%)
After hours: 5:10PM EDT

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Previous Close60.24
Open60.31
Bid59.74 x 39400
Ask60.03 x 3100
Day's Range59.75 - 60.35
52 Week Range50.81 - 61.38
Volume14,063,114
Avg. Volume16,511,393
Net Assets10.08B
NAV60.25
PE Ratio (TTM)N/A
Yield3.10%
YTD Return15.81%
Beta (3Y Monthly)0.26
Expense Ratio (net)0.13%
Inception Date1998-12-16
Trade prices are not sourced from all markets
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