iShares Core S&P 500 ETF vs Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund — how do they compare? iShares Core S&P 500 ETF trades at $776.38, while Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund trades at $43.63. The key difference: iShares Core S&P 500 ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| IVV | XLU | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Broad Market / Factor | — |
52-Week High | $776.81 | $47.73 |
52-Week Low | $634.93 | $41.31 |
Trailing returns across standard periods
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IVV tracks the performance of the S&P 500 Index, offering low-cost exposure to 500 of the largest US companies. It is a cornerstone for long-term investors seeking broad growth in the US stock market.
Read more on IVV →In seeking to track the performance of the index, the fund employs a replication strategy. It generally invests substantially all, but at least 95%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index. The index includes securities of companies from the following industries: electric utilities; water utilities; multi-utilities; independent power and renewable electricity producers; and gas utilities. The fund is non-diversified.
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