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SPDR® S&P Health Care Services ETF (XHS)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/24/2025: XHS (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit -8.85% | Avg. Invested days 45 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | ETF Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/24/2025 |
Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.92 | 52 Weeks Range 87.84 - 103.39 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 87.84 - 103.39 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
Upturn AI SWOT
SPDR® S&P Health Care Services ETF
ETF Overview
Overview
The SPDRu00ae S&P Health Care Services ETF (XHS) seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond generally to the total return performance of the S&P Health Care Services Select Industry Index. It focuses on the health care services sector within the US equity market, aiming for diversified exposure to companies providing health care services.
Reputation and Reliability
State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) is a well-established and reputable ETF provider with a long track record.
Management Expertise
SSGA has extensive experience in managing index-tracking ETFs across various sectors.
Investment Objective
Goal
To provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond generally to the total return performance of the S&P Health Care Services Select Industry Index.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: The ETF employs a replication strategy, attempting to hold all the stocks in the same proportion as the underlying index.
Composition The ETF holds stocks of companies in the S&P Health Care Services Select Industry Index, primarily health care service providers.
Market Position
Market Share: XHS holds a moderate market share within the health care services ETF segment.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 436400000
Competitors
Key Competitors
- iShares U.S. Healthcare Providers ETF (IHF)
- Invesco S&P SmallCap Health Care ETF (PSCH)
- First Trust Health Care AlphaDEX Fund (FXH)
Competitive Landscape
The health care services ETF market is moderately competitive. XHS offers a focused approach to health care services, but IHF provides broader health care exposure. PSCH focuses on small-cap health care companies, while FXH uses an AlphaDEX methodology. XHS has the advantage of a generally lower expense ratio compared to active or smart beta ETFs, but may lack the flexibility of actively managed funds.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Past performance does not guarantee future results. Review historical data for accurate assessment.
Benchmark Comparison: The ETF's performance should be compared to the S&P Health Care Services Select Industry Index to evaluate its tracking efficiency.
Expense Ratio: 0.35
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
The ETF's average daily trading volume is moderate, indicating reasonable liquidity.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread is generally tight, suggesting relatively low trading costs.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
Economic indicators, health care policy changes, and demographic trends influence the health care services sector.
Growth Trajectory
Growth is tied to the aging population, increased demand for healthcare services, and government policies.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
XHS offers a focused, relatively low-cost exposure to the health care services sector. Its replication strategy aims to closely track the underlying index. It has strong liquidity which can be seen in daily trading volumes. SSGA's established reputation provides investors with confidence. These factors combined can attract investors seeking targeted exposure to health care services.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
The ETF's volatility is comparable to other sector-specific ETFs, influenced by the inherent volatility of the health care services sector.
Market Risk
Specific risks include regulatory changes impacting healthcare reimbursements, technological advancements disrupting business models, and economic downturns affecting demand for elective procedures.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
Investors seeking targeted exposure to the health care services sector for diversification or sector-specific investment strategies are ideal.
Market Risk
The ETF is suitable for long-term investors seeking sector-specific exposure and passive index followers.
Summary
The SPDRu00ae S&P Health Care Services ETF (XHS) offers targeted exposure to the US health care services sector through a replication strategy, tracking the S&P Health Care Services Select Industry Index. SSGA's ETF is moderately sized and moderately liquid and the ETF offers a relatively low expense ratio. The ETF's performance is subject to the risks and opportunities of the health care services market, and economic policy. Its focus on a specific sector makes it suitable for investors looking to overweight this area in their portfolios.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- State Street Global Advisors (SSGA)
- FactSet
- Bloomberg
Disclaimers:
The data and analysis provided are for informational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Investment decisions should be based on individual circumstances and consultation with a qualified financial advisor.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About SPDR® S&P Health Care Services ETF
Exchange NYSE ARCA | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date - | CEO - | ||
Sector - | Industry - | Full time employees - | Website |
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In seeking to track the performance of the S&P Health Care Services Select Industry Index (the index), the fund employs a sampling strategy. It generally invests substantially all, but at least 80%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index. The index represents the health care services segment of the S&P Total Market Index (S&P TMI).
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