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State Street Healthcare ETFs XLV and XBI: Cost, Performance Comparison

The State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) has an expense ratio of 0.08% and a dividend yield of 1.6%, with a recent share price of approximately $163.52. In contrast, the State Street SPDR S&P Biotech ETF (XBI) has an expense ratio of 0.35% and a dividend yield of 0.4%, priced around $151.46. XLV includes large-cap stocks such as Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY) at 15.97% and Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) at 10.67%. This comparison of cost and performance illustrates different investment strategies, affecting investor choices and asset allocations.