State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) ETF
$177.19
+1.86% Close Oct 15
XLV ETF trades 0.93% below its 52-week high of 178.86 and is not in an uptrend by Daily Pivot momentum rules
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XLV ETF closed at 177.19 on Oct 15, 2026, up 1.86% from the prior close of 173.96. The close sits 0.93% below the 52-week high of 178.86 and 25.35% above the 52-week low of 141.36. Returns are 5.61% over one month, 14.46% year to date and 24.48% over one year. Volume was 11.5 million shares against a 50-day average of 8.0 million.
- Last close
- $177.19
- Day range
- $176.22 to $178.86
- 52-week range
- $141.36 to $178.86
- From 52-week high
- −0.9%
- Average volume (50 days)
- 8.0M
- 1 week
- +5.4%
- 1 month
- +5.6%
- 3 months
- +10.0%
- Year to date
- +14.5%
- 1 year
- +24.5%
- 3 years
- +35.2%
- 5 years
- +38.9%
Is XLV ETF in an uptrend?
Not yet. XLV ETF is not in an uptrend by our rules: it does not meet the Minervini Trend Template criteria and neither Daily Pivot Breakout momentum filter is active. Price is above its 200-day moving average.
Not yet. XLV ETF is not in an uptrend by our rules: it does not meet the Minervini Trend Template criteria and neither Daily Pivot Breakout momentum filter is active. Price is above its 200-day moving average. Momentum filters: 0 of 2 are active. The 100-day ROC is 18.2% against a minimum of 40%, and the 100-day EMA slope is 10.6% against a minimum of 25%. The Trend Template is not matched on the latest scan. The 50, 150 and 200-day averages are stacked in uptrend order, and the 200-day SMA slope is 1.03%.
- Daily Pivot momentum filters
- 0 of 2 active
- 100-day ROC
- +18.2% filter at 40%: off
- 100-day EMA slope
- +10.6% filter at 25%: off
- Trend state
- Sideways
- Minervini Trend Template
- Not met on the latest scan
- 50-day average
- Above
- 150-day average
- Above
- 200-day average
- Above
- 200-day slope (1 month)
- +1.03%
- ATR (14) % of price
- 1.67%
Momentum filters from the Daily Pivot Breakout indicator: 100-day rate of change and 100-day EMA slope, each against its minimum.
XLV support and resistance levels
XLV ETF has its nearest support at the 9-day EMA of 171.69 and the 21-day EMA of 170.22, both below the close of 177.19. The 50-day SMA sits at 169.75 and the latest Daily Pivot low at 165.11, which is 6.82% below the close. Longer averages are lower: the 30-week SMA at 158.66, the 150-day SMA at 157.78 and the 200-day SMA at 157.41. The Daily Pivot high of 171.87 is 3% below the close.
| Level | Price | From close |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Pivot resistance (pivot high) | $171.87 | −3.0% |
| 9-day EMA | $171.69 | −3.1% |
| 21-day EMA | $170.22 | −3.9% |
| 50-day SMA | $169.75 | −4.2% |
| Latest Daily Pivot low | $165.11 | −6.8% |
| 30-week SMA | $158.66 | −10.5% |
| 150-day SMA | $157.78 | −11.0% |
| 200-day SMA | $157.41 | −11.2% |
Levels above the close act as resistance, levels below as support. Last close $177.19.
XLV breakout and scanner signals
No scanner signal has fired for XLV ETF in the past year across the Daily Pivot Breakout, Minervini Trend Template, Episodic Pivot, Ichimoku TK cross and 9/21 EMA cross scanners. No newer signal has appeared in the last 5 sessions.
| Scanner | Last signal (free view, 5 sessions late) | Past year |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Pivot Breakout | None in the last year | 0 |
| Minervini Trend Template | None in the last year | 0 |
| Episodic Pivot | None in the last year | 0 |
| Ichimoku TK cross | None in the last year | 0 |
| 9/21 EMA cross | None in the last year | 0 |
XLV seasonality by month
November has the strongest seasonal record for XLV ETF, with an average move of 2.47% and an up rate of 77% over 26 years. September has the weakest record, averaging -1.58% with an up rate of 37% over 27 years. The other months average between -0.21% in February and 1.33% in July.
- Jan+0.9%62% up
- Feb−0.2%56% up
- Mar+0.5%56% up
- Apr+1.2%52% up
- May+0.7%70% up
- Jun+0.4%52% up
- Jul+1.3%67% up
- Aug+0.5%59% up
- Sep−1.6%37% up
- Oct+0.6%58% up
- Nov+2.5%77% up
- Dec+0.8%65% up
Average monthly return over 26+ years of stored daily closes, and the share of years each month closed higher.
XLV bull and bear case
XLV ETF has three bullish readings: the 50, 150 and 200-day averages are stacked in uptrend order, price is above a rising 200-day moving average, and the close is above the Daily Pivot resistance level. The bearish readings are that neither Daily Pivot momentum filter is active, with the 100-day ROC at 18.2% against a 40% minimum and the 100-day EMA slope at 10.6% against a 25% minimum, and that the ETF does not meet the Minervini Trend Template on the latest scan.
What looks strong
- The 50, 150 and 200-day averages are stacked in uptrend order.
- Price is above a rising 200-day moving average.
- Price closed above its Daily Pivot resistance level.
What looks weak
- Neither Daily Pivot momentum filter is active (100-day ROC 18.2%, 100-day EMA slope 10.6%; the filters need 40% and 25%).
- Does not meet the Minervini Trend Template on the latest scan.
Drawn only from the data on this page. Not a recommendation.
XLV dividends and splits
XLV ETF has a dividend yield of 1.46%. No recent dividend payments are listed in the data, and the payout ratio is not available.
- Dividend yield
- 1.46%
What does the XLV ETF do?
XLV ETF is the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF, a passive fund managed by State Street Investment Management. It tracks the Health Care Select Sector Index and gives exposure to large-cap U.S. health care companies across pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, equipment, providers and services, life sciences tools and health care technology.
- Employees
- 0
- Headquarters
- United States
XLV ETF FAQ
Is XLV stock in an uptrend?
Not yet. XLV ETF is not in an uptrend by our rules: it does not meet the Minervini Trend Template criteria and neither Daily Pivot Breakout momentum filter is active. Price is above its 200-day moving average.
What is the price of XLV stock today?
XLV ETF closed at 177.19 on Oct 15, 2026, up 1.86% on the day. The 52-week range runs from 141.36 to 178.86.
What are the support levels for XLV stock?
The nearest support levels for XLV ETF are the 9-day EMA at 171.69, the 21-day EMA at 170.22 and the 50-day SMA at 169.75. Lower levels are the Daily Pivot low at 165.11 and the 200-day SMA at 157.41.
Has XLV stock reported recent earnings results?
Earnings data is not available yet for XLV ETF.
Are there insider sales for XLV stock?
Insider transaction data is not available yet for XLV ETF. No insider figures are included in the data.
What is the seasonality pattern for XLV stock?
XLV ETF has its strongest month in November, averaging 2.47% with an up rate of 77% over 26 years. September is the weakest month, averaging -1.58% with an up rate of 37% over 27 years.
What is the bull and bear case for XLV stock?
The bull case for XLV ETF rests on stacked 50, 150 and 200-day averages, price above a rising 200-day moving average and a close above Daily Pivot resistance. The bear case rests on neither Daily Pivot momentum filter being active and the ETF not meeting the Minervini Trend Template.