Superior 3-year (13.8%) and 5-year (10.5%) annualized returns compared to XLV, with higher dividend yield (2.0%). Recommended as the better buy for recent performance, though concentrated portfolio carries higher risk and expense ratio (0.36%).
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Offers higher 5-year returns (28.7% vs 25.7%) and higher dividend yield (2% vs 1.6%), but criticized for high concentration risk (26 holdings with top 5 at 50% of portfolio), higher expense ratio (0.36%), and deeper maximum drawdown (-20.3%). Suitable only for aggressive investors willing to accept elevated risk.
Lower expense ratio (0.36%), higher dividend yield (2.00%), larger AUM ($879.5M) providing better liquidity, and superior 5-year growth ($1,632 vs $1,530), making it attractive for income-oriented and long-term investors.
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