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SPDR® S&P Health Care Services ETF (XHS)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/30/2025: XHS (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
1 Year Target Price $0
1 Year Target Price $0
0 | Strong Buy |
0 | Buy |
0 | Hold |
0 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit -10.96% | Avg. Invested days 44 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
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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, providing exposure to companies involved in the delivery of healthcare services.
Reputation and Reliability
State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) is a well-established and reputable ETF provider with a long track record in the market.
Management Expertise
SSGA has extensive experience and expertise in managing ETFs across various sectors, including healthcare.
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 of the stocks in the same proportion as the index.
Composition The ETF primarily holds stocks of companies within the S&P Health Care Services Select Industry Index. It focuses on healthcare service providers.
Market Position
Market Share: XHS holds a moderate market share in the health care services ETF space.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 448813199
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 industry is moderately competitive, with XHS being a smaller player compared to IHF. XHS offers targeted exposure to health care services, while IHF provides a broader healthcare providers exposure. PSCH focuses on small-cap health care companies, offering a different risk-return profile. FXH uses an enhanced indexing approach.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Past performance is not indicative of future results. Consult fund factsheet for specific performance numbers.
Benchmark Comparison: The ETF's performance should closely track the S&P Health Care Services Select Industry Index.
Expense Ratio: 0.35
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
The ETF's average 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 such as GDP growth, healthcare spending trends, and regulatory changes can affect XHS.
Growth Trajectory
The ETF's growth is tied to the performance and growth prospects of the healthcare services sector.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
XHS provides targeted exposure to the health care services sub-sector, offering a focused investment option. Its advantages lie in the S&P branding and SSGA's management expertise. The expense ratio is comparable to its peers. However, its smaller AUM might result in slightly lower liquidity compared to larger competitors. XHS can be a cost-effective tool for investors seeking specific exposure to companies involved in healthcare service delivery.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
The ETF's volatility is expected to be similar to that of the broader healthcare sector.
Market Risk
The ETF is exposed to market risk and sector-specific risks within the health care services industry, including regulatory changes and reimbursement policies.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
Investors seeking targeted exposure to the health care services sector may find this ETF suitable.
Market Risk
This ETF can be suitable for both long-term investors and active traders who believe in the growth potential of the healthcare services industry.
Summary
SPDRu00ae S&P Health Care Services ETF (XHS) is designed to track the performance of the S&P Health Care Services Select Industry Index. It offers a focused investment in healthcare service providers, making it a suitable choice for investors bullish on this specific sub-sector. SSGA manages the ETF. While providing precise sector exposure, XHS should be evaluated against competitors with larger AUMs for liquidity and potential trading efficiencies. Investors should also consider the specific risks associated with the healthcare services industry when making investment decisions.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SSGA Website
- ETF Database
- Yahoo Finance
Disclaimers:
The data provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Market share and other financial data are estimates and may not be entirely accurate.
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 - | ||
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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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