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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
68
Avg. Expense Ratio
0.59%
Avg. Dividend Yield
3.21%
Avg. 1 Year Return
34.93%
Median Risk/Return Score
63 / 100
The Best Health & Biotech Equities ETFs

31 results

SymbolFull NameCategoryInceptionExpense RatioYTD Return10Y Return (Annualized)Dividend Yield

Risk / Return Rank

Max. DrawdownSharpe RatioSortino RatioOmega RatioMartin RatioCalmar RatioUlcer Index
iShares Nasdaq US Biotechnology UCITS ETFHealth & Biotech EquitiesOct 19, 20170.35%
16.36%
0.00%
92
iShares Ageing Population UCITS ETFHealth & Biotech EquitiesSep 8, 20160.40%
13.19%
0.00%
88
iShares Healthcare Innovation UCITS ETFHealth & Biotech EquitiesSep 8, 20160.40%
8.68%
0.00%
63
iShares MSCI World Health Care Sector ESG UCITS ET...Health & Biotech EquitiesOct 17, 20190.18%
4.17%
1.25%
50
VanEck Bionic Engineering UCITS ETF AHealth & Biotech EquitiesDec 2, 20220.55%
-11.20%
0.00%
6
VanEck Genomics and Healthcare Innovators UCITS ET...Health & Biotech EquitiesSep 2, 20220.35%
2.80%
0.00%
25
Global X Telemedicine & Digital Health UCITS ETF A...Health & Biotech EquitiesDec 18, 20200.68%
10.24%
0.00%
23
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Health Care ESG Screened UCI...Health & Biotech EquitiesJun 26, 20070.17%
0.93%
6.05%
0.00%
28
Lyxor STOXX Europe 600 Healthcare UCITS ETF DistHealth & Biotech EquitiesJul 2, 20200.30%
0.93%
1.29%
30
iShares MSCI Europe Health Care Sector UCITS ETF E...Health & Biotech EquitiesNov 17, 20200.18%
1.12%
0.00%
30
L&G Pharma Breakthrough UCITS ETFHealth & Biotech EquitiesJan 18, 20180.49%
11.04%
0.00%
79
iShares STOXX Europe 600 Health Care UCITS ETF (DE...Health & Biotech EquitiesApr 25, 20010.46%
0.93%
5.80%
1.64%
29
Global X Genomics & Biotechnology UCITS ETFHealth & Biotech EquitiesNov 2, 20210.50%
22.23%
0.00%
81
Lyxor STOXX Europe 600 Healthcare UCITS ETF AccHealth & Biotech EquitiesAug 18, 20060.30%
0.80%
5.89%
0.00%
29
Amundi MSCI World Health Care UCITS ETF EUR AccHealth & Biotech EquitiesAug 19, 20100.30%
4.65%
7.54%
0.00%
55
Invesco Nasdaq Biotech UCITS ETFHealth & Biotech EquitiesNov 6, 20140.40%
17.39%
0.00%
94
iShares S&P 500 Health Care Sector UCITS ETF (Acc)Health & Biotech Equities, S&P 500Nov 20, 20150.15%
6.79%
9.01%
0.00%
64
Invesco European Health Care Sector UCITS ETFHealth & Biotech EquitiesJul 8, 20090.20%
0.97%
5.92%
0.00%
27
State Street SPDR MSCI Europe Health Care UCITS ET...Health & Biotech EquitiesDec 5, 20140.18%
1.29%
6.16%
0.00%
31
HANetf HAN-GINS Indxx Healthcare Megatrend Equal W...Health & Biotech Equities, Equal WeightApr 4, 20190.59%
5.43%
0.00%
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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.

SymbolNameRisk / Return RankAUMInception
Virtus LifeSci Biotech Clinical Trials ETF
96
50.05MDec 2014
ALPS Medical Breakthroughs ETF
95
206.77MDec 2014
First Trust Nasdaq Pharmaceuticals ETF
94
55.96MSep 2016
SPDR S&P Biotech ETF
94
10.21BFeb 2006
iShares U.S. Pharmaceuticals ETF
94
1.44BMay 2006

Best-Performing Health & Biotech Equities ETFs Over 5 Years

The top Health & Biotech Equities ETFs is BBP (13.20%). Across the lineup, Health & Biotech Equities ETFs show an average 1-year return of 34.93% and an average 5-year return of 1.09%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

SymbolNameReturn 5YAUMInception
Virtus LifeSci Biotech Products ETF
13.20%
96.81MDec 2014
iShares U.S. Pharmaceuticals ETF
11.34%
1.44BMay 2006
VanEck Pharmaceutical ETF
10.09%
939.40MDec 2011
First Trust Nasdaq Pharmaceuticals ETF
9.32%
55.96MSep 2016
Invesco Dynamic Pharmaceuticals ETF
9.01%
435.50MJun 2005

Lowest-Cost Health & Biotech Equities ETFs

The top Health & Biotech Equities ETFs is FHLC (0.08%). With an average expense ratio of 0.59%, Health & Biotech Equities ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.

Highest-Yield Health & Biotech Equities ETFs

The top Health & Biotech Equities ETFs is HIYY (100.03%). Across the lineup, Health & Biotech Equities ETFs show an average dividend yield of 3.21%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot

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