The Best Health & Biotech Equities ETFs
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Health & Biotech Equities ETFs.
Health & Biotech Equities ETFs are exchange-traded funds that invest in a diversified portfolio of companies that operate in the healthcare and biotechnology sectors. These sectors include companies involved in the research, development, and production of medical products, drugs, and therapies. They can also include companies that provide healthcare services, such as hospitals, insurance companies, and medical device manufacturers.
Health & biotech ETFs can provide investors with exposure to the growth potential of these sectors, which are driven by factors such as demographic changes, technological advancements, and growing demand for healthcare services. However, it's important to note that these ETFs can be more volatile and risky than the overall market, as the success of many companies in this sector is heavily dependent on clinical trial results and regulatory approvals.
- Number of ETFs
- 65
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.58%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 3.07%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 36.85%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 50 / 100
The Best Health & Biotech Equities ETFs
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Best Health & Biotech Equities ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Health & Biotech Equities ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are BBC (96) and SBIO (95).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus LifeSci Biotech Clinical Trials ETF | 96 | 40.93M | Dec 2014 | |
| ALPS Medical Breakthroughs ETF | 95 | 160.12M | Dec 2014 | |
| SPDR S&P Biotech ETF | 94 | 8.62B | Feb 2006 | |
| iShares U.S. Pharmaceuticals ETF | 93 | 956.44M | May 2006 | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Pharmaceuticals ETF | 93 | 33.60M | Sep 2016 |
Best-Performing Health & Biotech Equities ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Health & Biotech Equities ETFs is BBP (11.64%).
Across the lineup, Health & Biotech Equities ETFs show an average 1-year return of 36.85% and an average 5-year return of 1.00%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus LifeSci Biotech Products ETF | 11.64% | 78.84M | Dec 2014 | |
| iShares U.S. Pharmaceuticals ETF | 11.56% | 956.44M | May 2006 | |
| VanEck Pharmaceutical ETF | 10.41% | 865.56M | Dec 2011 | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Pharmaceuticals ETF | 9.47% | 33.60M | Sep 2016 | |
| Invesco Dynamic Pharmaceuticals ETF | 8.98% | 340.44M | Jun 2005 |
Lowest-Cost Health & Biotech Equities ETFs
The top Health & Biotech Equities ETFs is FHLC (0.08%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.58%, Health & Biotech Equities ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Health Care Index ETF | 0.08% | 2.99B | Oct 2013 | |
| State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | 38.47B | Dec 1998 | |
| Vanguard Health Care ETF | 0.09% | 19.00B | Jan 2004 | |
| Portfolio Building Block World Pharma and Biotech ... | 0.13% | 9.98M | Nov 2025 | |
| GSK plc ADRhedged ETF | 0.19% | 793.18K | Jan 2025 |
Highest-Yield Health & Biotech Equities ETFs
The top Health & Biotech Equities ETFs is HIYY (86.09%).
Across the lineup, Health & Biotech Equities ETFs show an average dividend yield of 3.07%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YieldMax HIMS Option Income Strategy ETF | 86.09% | 12.04M | Sep 2025 | |
| Roundhill UNH WeeklyPay ETF | 17.18% | 4.79M | Dec 2025 | |
| Horizon Kinetics SPAC Active ETF | 16.14% | 10.10M | Jun 2007 | |
| Simplify Propel Opportunities ETF | 15.68% | 72.52M | Feb 2023 | |
| State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR Premiu... | 10.90% | 14.95M | Jul 2025 |
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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
The Risk vs. Return Scatterplot allows you to quickly compare funds, stocks, and ETFs in one view. It displays the yearly return of an instrument on one axis and the risk (volatility) on the other.
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