XLV
Health Care Select Sector SPDR FundETF · Sectors$163.74+$4.20 (+2.63%)as of market close, Jul 2, 2026
XLV monthly returns
Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund has averaged 0.76% per month, positive in 60% of months. Month-by-month returns for Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV) below, through July 2, 2026 — the table lists the most recent months; the bar chart plots the last 5 years.
Average month
+0.8%
331 months
Best month
+12.6%
Apr 2020
Worst month
-14.5%
Sep 2001
Positive months
60%
of all months
Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund monthly returns#
| Month | Path | Total return |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | +3.2% | |
| Jun 2026 | +6.1% | |
| May 2026 | +2.4% | |
| Apr 2026 | -0.4% | |
| Mar 2026 | -8.1% | |
| Feb 2026 | +3.5% | |
| Jan 2026 | -0.0% | |
| Dec 2025 | -1.4% | |
| Nov 2025 | +9.3% | |
| Oct 2025 | +3.7% | |
| Sep 2025 | +1.7% | |
| Aug 2025 | +5.4% |
Monthly total return (since Aug 2021)
-5%+0%+5%
20222023202420252026
Methodology#
Monthly returns are total returns (dividends reinvested), computed from XLV's split- and dividend-adjusted month-end closes. The table shows the most recent 120 months and the bar chart the most recent 60. See the year-by-year returns for the annual view. Past performance does not predict future returns; not investment advice.
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FAQ
- What is Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund's average monthly return?
- Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV) has averaged about 0.76% per month, positive in roughly 60% of months. The best month was Apr 2020 (+12.6%) and the worst was Sep 2001 (-14.5%).