The 2 Factors That Will Decide Whether XLV Finally Catches the S&P 500 in 2026 (opens in new tab)

The Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (NYSEARCA:XLV) is having a frustrating year. The fund sits at $149, down about 3% year-to-date while the broader market grinds higher. The good news for XLV holders: the fund has clawed back roughly 14% over the past year, and the 2026 setup looks meaningfully different from the policy ... The 2 Factors That Will Decide Whether XLV Finally Catches the S&P 500 in 2026