In the face of rising consumer spending on healthcare, the Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV) positions itself as a strategic investment vehicle, offering investors a focused approach to the U.S. healthcare sector. Tracking healthcare stocks within the S&P 500 Index, XLV provides broad exposure to key companies leading various sub-sectors such as pharmaceuticals, health insurance, medical devices, and diagnostics.

Healthcare Sector Fund: An Overview

The healthcare sector continues to benefit from significant growth drivers. These include an increase in chronic diseases, an aging population, and rapid technological advancements. As the sector integrates deeper into the economic landscape, its relevance to consumers and investors alike has solidified, offering a potential opportunity for investment.

Highlighting XLV's Holdings

The Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV) is characterized by its broad holdings, providing a balanced exposure to the healthcare industry. Key holdings* in the fund include:

• Eli Lilly (LLY) - 12.10%

• UnitedHealth Group (UNH) - 9.26%

• Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) - 6.93%

• AbbVie (ABBV) - 6.25%

• Merck (MRK) - 5.01%

• Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) - 3.96%

• Abbott Labs (ABT) - 3.90%

• Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) - 3.70%

• Pfizer (PFE) - 2.99%

• Danaher (DHR) - 2.94%

These companies represent a wide spectrum of healthcare, ensuring many industries within the sector are represented.

Strategic Appeal of XLV

For investors seeking a comprehensive strategy to engage with the healthcare sector, XLV offers a robust solution. By spreading investments across a variety of leading healthcare companies, XLV reduces the risks associated with investing in individual stocks. This approach provides investors with a stable pathway to participate in one of the fastest-growing sectors of the economy.

The fund's focus on core healthcare leaders aligns with the ongoing shifts in healthcare delivery models and consumer needs, making it an attractive option for both seasoned investors and newcomers seeking to capitalize on healthcare's growth.

As healthcare continues to play an integral role in the global economy, the Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV) stands as a practical choice for investors looking to effectively capture the steady increase in consumer spending on healthcare. With its focused holdings and strategic exposure to key industry players, XLV offers a balanced and informed approach to investing in the healthcare sector.

For more information on the Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV) please visit www.sectorspdrs.com.

DISCLAIMER: This is a work of research and should not be taken as investment or financial advice. Therefore, Select Sector SPDRs or the publisher is not liable for any decision made based on the publication.

About the Company:

Select Sector SPDR ETFs offer flexibility and customization opportunities. Many investors have similar outlooks, but no two are exactly alike. Select Sector SPDR ETFs let investors select the sectors that best meet their investment goals.

*Holdings, Weightings & Assets as of 12/31/24 subject to change

DISCLOSURES

The S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged index of 500 common stocks that is generally considered representative of the U.S. stock market. The index is heavily weighted toward stocks with large market capitalizations and represents approximately two-thirds of the total market value of all domestic common stocks. The S&P 500 Index figures do not reflect any fees, expenses or taxes. An investor should consider investment objectives, risks, fees and expenses before investing.

One may not invest directly in an index.

Transparent ETFs provide daily disclosure of portfolio holdings and weightings

All ETFs are subject to risk, including loss of principal. Sector ETF products are also subject to sector risk and nondiversification risk, which generally will result in greater price fluctuations than the overall market. Diversification does not eliminate risk.

An investor should consider investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. To obtain a prospectus, which contains this and other information, call 1-866-SECTOR-ETF (732-8673) or visit www.sectorspdrs.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing.

ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc., a registered broker-dealer, is distributor for the Select Sector SPDR Trust.

Media Contact:

Company: Select Sector SPDRs

Contact: Dan Dolan*

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*Dan Dolan is a Registered Representative of ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc., a registered broker-dealer, is the distributor for the Select Sector SPDR Trust.

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