- ISIN
- US37954Y2853
- CUSIP
- 37954Y285
- Issuer
- Global X
- Inception Date
- Jul 29, 2020
- Category
- Health & Biotech Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Global X HealthTech Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
- Assets Under Management
- $27M
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Performance
HEAL Performance Chart
Global X HealthTech ETF (HEAL) is down 11.7% since the beginning of the year. HEAL is currently trading at $26 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of HEAL shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $451.
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Returns By Period
Global X HealthTech ETF (HEAL) has returned -11.69% so far this year and -19.29% over the past 12 months.
Global X HealthTech ETF
- 1D
- -1.35%
- 1M
- 3.99%
- YTD
- -11.69%
- 6M
- -14.62%
- 1Y
- -19.29%
- 3Y*
- -8.58%
- 5Y*
- -14.74%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
HEAL Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 30, 2020, HEAL's average daily return is -0.03%, while the average monthly return is -0.68%.
Historically, 50% of months were positive and 50% were negative. The best month was Dec 2023 with a return of +13.5%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -14.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 3 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, HEAL closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +8.0%, while the worst single day was Jun 13, 2022 at -6.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -2.60% | -6.46% | -10.48% | 5.91% | -0.79% | 3.06% | -11.69% | ||||||
| 2025 | 11.29% | -4.11% | -9.91% | 2.12% | 8.39% | 4.38% | -4.46% | 0.83% | 1.36% | -0.68% | 0.03% | -7.76% | -0.62% |
| 2024 | -7.71% | 1.82% | -0.00% | -7.47% | 2.95% | -3.42% | 4.69% | 2.29% | 6.94% | -5.99% | 11.25% | -6.20% | -2.87% |
| 2023 | 7.86% | -6.65% | 0.51% | 0.17% | -5.45% | 4.77% | 3.10% | -13.59% | -11.39% | -11.11% | 9.31% | 13.45% | -12.61% |
| 2022 | -12.03% | -0.82% | 0.35% | -14.30% | -3.87% | -3.44% | 10.33% | -3.62% | -7.80% | 3.41% | 4.45% | -5.08% | -29.99% |
| 2021 | 6.22% | -1.61% | -5.11% | 3.29% | -6.84% | 4.89% | -4.46% | 0.33% | -4.22% | 3.16% | -10.78% | 1.41% | -14.21% |
Benchmark Metrics
Global X HealthTech ETF has an annualized alpha of -21.40%, beta of 1.06, and R2 of 0.46 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 30, 2020.
- This ETF participated in 146.74% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 47.80% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.46 means the benchmark explains less than half of this ETF's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -21.40%
- Beta
- 1.06
- R²
- 0.46
- Upside Capture
- 47.80%
- Downside Capture
- 146.74%
Expense Ratio
HEAL has an expense ratio of 0.50%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
HEAL ranks 3 for risk / return — in the bottom 3% of ETFs on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Global X HealthTech ETF (HEAL) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| HEAL | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -2.90 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -3.93 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.87 | 1.37 | -0.49 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.63 | 2.78 | -3.41 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -1.21 | 12.44 | -13.65 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Global X HealthTech ETF provided a 0.37% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.10 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 |
Dividend yield | 0.37% | 0.33% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Global X HealthTech 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.10 |
| 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 |
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.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Global X HealthTech 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 Global X HealthTech ETF was 65.76%, occurring on Mar 30, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Global X HealthTech ETF drawdown is 61.88%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 bear market2026 | -65.76%Mar 2026 | 5y 1mo | — | 5y 4moFeb 2021 - now |
2020 pullback2020 | -8.95%Oct 2020 | 16d | 21d | 1mo 7dOct 2020 - Nov 2020 |
2020 pullback2020 | -8.29%Sep 2020 | 5d | 27d | 1mo 2dSep 2020 - Oct 2020 |
2020 pullback2020 | -6.48%Aug 2020 | 12d | 22d | 1mo 4dJul 2020 - Sep 2020 |
2021 pullback2021 | -6.44%Jan 2021 | 3d | 10d | 13dJan 2021 - Feb 2021 |
Drawdown Indicators
| HEAL | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -65.76% | -56.78% | -8.98% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -30.71% | -9.10% | -21.61% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -35.78% | -18.90% | -16.88% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -60.36% | -25.43% | -34.93% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -61.88% | -1.80% | -60.08% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -43.19% | -10.71% | -32.48% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 15.92% | 2.03% | +13.89% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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