Healthcare isn't going anywhere. An aging population, chronic disease management, and breakthrough treatments ensure this sector remains essential regardless of market conditions. Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund ( NYSEARCA:XLV) offers concentrated exposure to this defensive sector, but with concentration comes tradeoffs investors must understand before allocating capital. Pure Healthcare Exposure With Mega-Cap Anchors XLV functions as a single-sector bet on American healthcare, holding 60 companies across pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and healthcare services.
MOAT tracks the Morningstar Wide Moat Focus Index, holding around 50 US companies that Morningstar's analysts believe possess sustainable competitive advantages and trade below fair value. The fund rebalances quarterly, keeping turnover moderate at 55%. At $12.9 billion in assets, it offers tight spreads and reliable liquidity.