State Street XLV vs. iShares IXJ: Here's How These Healthcare ETFs Stack Up for Investors

XLV and IXJ are two healthcare ETFs with different approaches: XLV focuses on 60 U.S. S&P 500 healthcare stocks with a low 0.08% expense ratio and stronger recent returns, while IXJ offers broader global diversification with 110 holdings across multiple countries but charges a higher 0.38% expense ratio. The choice depends on whether investors prioritize cost efficiency and domestic concentration or international diversification.