HEALTHCARE (XLV)

These funds can help you weather any storm that might be on the way.

XLV offers exposure to the broader healthcare sector, while IBB targets biotech innovators. Here's how the two stack up on risk, returns, and diversification.

XLV's broader diversification and lower fees appeal to cost-conscious investors, while PJP's concentrated pharma bet has outperformed over the past year.

XLV's 0.08% expense ratio and 22.7% 1-year return outpace IXJ's global reach, but international diversification comes at a cost.

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Gainers Symbol Name Price Change ($) Change (%) Volume (NYSE:XLV) State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF 172.44 0.77 0.44 12.0K (NYSE:XLB) State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR

Gainers Symbol Name Price Change ($) Change (%) Volume (NYSE:XLE) State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF 64.874 0.914 1.42 377.8K (NYSE:XLV) State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR

Gainers Symbol Name Price Change ($) Change (%) Volume (NYSE:XLP) State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF 85.480 0.400 0.47 18.7K (NYSE:XLV) State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR

Gainers Symbol Name Price Change ($) Change (%) Volume (NYSE:XLV) State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF 172.5682 2.838 1.67 61.5K (NYSE:XLB) State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR

Gainers Symbol Name Price Change ($) Change (%) Volume (NYSE:XLE) State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF 58.06 0.56 0.97 91.3K (NYSE:XLV) State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR

XLV's concentrated 60-stock portfolio beat VHT's broader 423 holdings over five years, though VHT delivered stronger 1-year returns.

XLV's lower costs and broader holdings delivered 30% more growth over five years, while BBH's concentrated biotech focus offers higher single-stock upside.

Gainers Symbol Name Price Change ($) Change (%) Volume (NYSE:XLB) State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF 52.6697 0.670 1.28 14.5K (NYSE:XLV) State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR

XBI surged 76% in one year but carries triple the expense ratio and far steeper downside risk. Which fund matches your risk appetite?

IBBQ posted the stronger return over the past year, but has also experienced much higher historical volatility than XLV.

PBE surged 41% in one year but endured a 35% drawdown, while XLV's diversified approach delivered steadier gains with half the volatility.

IHE's pharma-focused portfolio delivered higher returns over the past year, while XLV offers a broader healthcare focus with a much lower expense ratio.

FBT delivered 48.5% returns over one year but carries a 0.55% expense ratio and experiences greater volatility. XLV offers lower costs, with an 0.08% expense ratio, as well as broader diversification across 60 healthcare stocks.

Gainers Symbol Name Price Change ($) Change (%) Volume (NYSE:XLP) State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF 86.9200 1.560 1.82 50.6K (NYSE:XLV) State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR

State Street's fund charges just 0.08% annually versus 0.38% for iShares, but the broader portfolio offers 100 holdings versus 60.

State Street's concentrated 60-stock approach outpaced Fidelity's broader 365-holding fund over five years, though both charge identical 0.08% fees.

PINK outperformed XLV by 8.7 percentage points over one year, but carries higher fees and volatility. XLV offers lower costs and a higher dividend yield for passive healthcare exposure.

PPH targets drugmakers exclusively with higher returns but steeper costs, while XLV diversifies across medical equipment and providers at a fraction of the fee.

Gainers Symbol Name Price Change ($) Change (%) Volume (NYSE:XLE) State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF 60.25 1.05 1.77 416.2K (NYSE:XLV) State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR

FBT delivered 52.4% returns over one year but with deeper drawdowns, while XLV's diversified approach offers lower costs and steadier performance.