Companies in this sector primarily include health care equipment and supplies, health care providers and services, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals industries. Pfizer Inc., Johnson & Johnson, and Abbott Labs are included in this sector’s mix.
Note: The Health Care Select Sector SPDR was known as the Consumer Services Select Sector SPDR until June 24, 2002.
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% Owned by Institutions
The percentage of total common shares of a company held by financial institutions.Back to Top
52-Week High
The highest stock price over the trailing 52 weeks. This number includes intraday trades.Back to Top
52-Week Low
The lowest stock price over the trailing 52 weeks. This number includes intraday trades.Back to Top
5-Year EPS Growth Rate
The five-year annualized growth rate of earnings-per-share. This figure is derived by the least squares method, using six data points — a base year plus five subsequent annual data points.Back to Top
5-Year Sales Growth
The five-year annualized growth rate of sales or revenues. This figure is derived by the least squares method, using six data points — a base year plus five subsequent annual data points.Back to Top
