What are the best healthcare ETFs?

When it comes to the best healthcare ETFs, the Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund ( XLV, $146.12) is the leader as far as assets under management. It's elegantly simple, taking every healthcare component in the S&P 500 index of large U.S. stocks and excluding all the other stocks from the remaining sectors.

How are healthcare ETF issuers ranked?

ETF issuers who have ETFs with exposure to Healthcare are ranked on certain investment-related metrics, including estimated revenue, 3-month fund flows, 3-month return, AUM, average ETF expenses and average dividend yields. The metric calculations are based on U.S.-listed Healthcare ETFs and every Healthcare ETF has one issuer.

What are healthcare exchange-traded funds (ETFs)?

Healthcare exchange-traded funds (ETFs) invest in a basket of stocks of companies that provide medical services, develop medical equipment or drugs, offer medical insurance, or facilitate the provision of healthcare to patients.