Blend Innovative Growth & Defense With Healthcare ETFs
All too often, when investors look at the healthcare sector, they mostly see its value for its defensive merits. However, that view may be shortsighted and miss the broader picture in today's market.
Should You Invest in the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF ETF (XLV)?
If you're interested in broad exposure to the Healthcare - Broad segment of the equity market, look no further than the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF ETF (XLV), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on December 16, 1998.
Healthcare Is Rising: XLV Is A Better Option For Investors Than BME
BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (BME) has recently outperformed due to a narrowing NAV discount, not superior portfolio management. XLV, the passive healthcare ETF, has consistently delivered higher total returns and better NAV preservation than BME over 5- and 10-year periods. BME's recent strategy shift away from call options to capital gains distributions has not produced positive alpha relative to XLV.
Healthcare ETFs Are Looking Up: Here's Why
Healthcare ETFs are hitting 52-week highs as earnings improve, dealmaking accelerates, FDA approvals stay strong and investors seek defensive growth.
Showstopper Healthcare Earnings Elevate Use Case for XLV
Wednesday, August 5th may have felt like an average Summer day, but it actually represented a compelling inflection point for the healthcare industry. This is because a few key healthcare giants reported their Q2 2026 results, showing that the industry still has plenty of gas left in the tank.
Drug Pipeline Wins State Street Over on Healthcare
State Street Investment Management is turning positive on healthcare stocks after nearly a year of caution. The firm's Q3 2026 sector outlook upgraded healthcare from neutral to positive.
Not Just Tech: Invest in Innovation With Healthcare
Traditionally speaking, folks that have looked to tap into innovation in the AI space have done so through tech exposure, particularly with mega-cap names. This is not a surprise, considering the interplay between these companies and AI innovation.
Should You Invest in the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF ETF (XLV)?
If you're interested in broad exposure to the Healthcare - Broad segment of the equity market, look no further than the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF ETF (XLV), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on December 16, 1998.
The 2 Factors That Will Decide Whether XLV Finally Catches the S&P 500 in 2026
The Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (NYSEARCA:XLV) is having a frustrating year.
When 2022 Tore Through the S&P 500, This Healthcare ETF Barely Flinched. Why Isn't It in More Retirement Accounts?
Tony Dong is the founder of ETF Portfolio Blueprint.
Why the Healthcare Sector Warrants Concentrated Exposure
Sure, portfolio diversification may be important, but some equity sectors currently look a bit more promising than others. Key Takeaways: Diversification may be a valuable portfolio approach, but individual equity sectors like healthcare may warrant concentrated exposure.
Healthcare's Defensive Promise Crumbles: XLV Down 7% While SPY Rises 5% in 2026
Healthcare is supposed to be the place you hide. It is the fourth-largest slice of U.S.
