XLV’s 0.08% expense ratio and 1.7% dividend yield surpass RSPH’s metrics, driving stronger five-year returns for investors.
State Street’s Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) has delivered superior performance compared to Invesco’s S&P 500 Equal Weight Health Care ETF (RSPH), driven by lower costs and higher income. XLV’s expense ratio stands at 0.08%, significantly below RSPH’s, while its 1.7% dividend yield appeals to income-focused investors.
Both funds track the S&P 500 healthcare sector but differ in weighting methodology. XLV uses market-cap weighting, favoring larger companies, while RSPH employs equal weighting for broader exposure. Over five years, XLV’s total growth has outpaced RSPH’s, with lower volatility and drawdowns.
Investors face a trade-off between XLV’s stability and RSPH’s diversification. The choice hinges on preference for sector giants or balanced exposure across the industry.