Virtus LifeSci Biotech Products ETF (BBP)
BBP is a passive ETF by Virtus Investment Partners tracking the investment results of the LifeSci Biotechnology Products Index. BBP launched on Dec 17, 2014 and has a 0.79% expense ratio.
ETF Info
US26923G2021
26923G202
Dec 17, 2014
North America (U.S.)
1x
LifeSci Biotechnology Products Index
Multi-Cap
Growth
Expense Ratio
BBP has an expense ratio of 0.79%, placing it in the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Virtus LifeSci Biotech Products ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Virtus LifeSci Biotech Products ETF had a return of -3.12% year-to-date (YTD) and 5.48% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Virtus LifeSci Biotech Products ETF had an annualized return of 6.53%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.64%, indicating that Virtus LifeSci Biotech Products ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
BBP
-3.12%
-1.98%
-7.46%
5.48%
9.72%
6.53%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
-3.58%
-3.06%
-0.68%
8.94%
17.98%
10.64%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of BBP, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.86% | -1.20% | -4.83% | -0.80% | -3.12% | ||||||||
| 2024 | -1.15% | 4.01% | -5.22% | -6.44% | 6.71% | 4.01% | 6.64% | 2.36% | -2.06% | 0.70% | 3.78% | -8.61% | 3.32% |
| 2023 | 5.38% | -4.65% | -0.48% | 4.45% | 0.51% | 1.72% | 4.49% | -3.61% | -5.60% | -6.77% | 9.46% | 13.79% | 17.88% |
| 2022 | -11.85% | -2.27% | 3.28% | -11.18% | -2.06% | 8.98% | 3.08% | 11.35% | -4.17% | 2.99% | 7.41% | -1.74% | 0.85% |
| 2021 | 6.11% | -2.78% | -4.62% | 2.61% | -3.73% | 3.18% | -5.24% | 3.90% | -3.12% | 1.68% | -6.94% | 1.45% | -8.17% |
| 2020 | -5.21% | -0.25% | -9.03% | 16.95% | 4.83% | 3.30% | -5.38% | 4.57% | 1.61% | 0.83% | 7.30% | 3.17% | 22.24% |
| 2019 | 17.94% | 7.54% | 1.23% | -6.62% | -8.89% | 7.70% | -6.48% | -2.98% | -3.73% | 5.46% | 16.64% | -1.33% | 24.73% |
| 2018 | 6.76% | -4.36% | -0.33% | -0.67% | 6.02% | 0.96% | 0.62% | 3.20% | -0.39% | -19.96% | 5.50% | -8.97% | -13.95% |
| 2017 | 7.66% | 7.60% | -0.50% | 0.76% | -7.15% | 12.31% | 0.96% | 2.10% | 1.62% | -4.99% | 0.67% | 2.24% | 24.07% |
| 2016 | -22.16% | -4.34% | 7.46% | 4.87% | 8.16% | -3.58% | 14.82% | -2.41% | 10.39% | -13.25% | 17.59% | -3.76% | 6.26% |
| 2015 | 7.20% | 7.61% | 3.02% | -4.38% | 9.84% | 7.64% | 2.76% | -8.96% | -15.93% | 11.11% | 3.08% | -1.21% | 19.56% |
| 2014 | 0.27% | 0.27% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of BBP is 26, indicating average performance compared to other ETFs on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Virtus LifeSci Biotech Products ETF (BBP) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Virtus LifeSci Biotech Products ETF provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.40 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.18% | 0.00% | 1.29% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Virtus LifeSci Biotech Products ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.07 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2015 | $0.40 | $0.40 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Virtus LifeSci Biotech Products ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Virtus LifeSci Biotech Products ETF was 44.32%, occurring on May 9, 2022. Recovery took 452 trading sessions.
The current Virtus LifeSci Biotech Products ETF drawdown is 14.68%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -44.32% | Feb 9, 2021 | 315 | May 9, 2022 | 452 | Feb 27, 2024 | 767 |
| -40.48% | Jul 21, 2015 | 143 | Feb 11, 2016 | 250 | Feb 9, 2017 | 393 |
| -32.25% | Jul 16, 2018 | 417 | Mar 16, 2020 | 39 | May 11, 2020 | 456 |
| -19.84% | Feb 28, 2024 | 36 | Apr 18, 2024 | 59 | Jul 15, 2024 | 95 |
| -16.65% | Nov 11, 2024 | 96 | Apr 1, 2025 | — | — | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Virtus LifeSci Biotech Products ETF volatility is 7.74%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.