Global X HealthTech ETF (HEAL) Alternatives
Global X HealthTech ETF (HEAL) belongs to the Health & Biotech Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with HEAL. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to HEAL
HEAL charges 0.50% annually. Among ETFs in the Health & Biotech Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among HEAL alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Health Care Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | HEAL vs FHLC | |
| State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | Dec 16, 1998 | HEAL vs XLV | |
| Vanguard Health Care ETF | 0.10% | Jan 26, 2004 | HEAL vs VHT | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Health Care ETF | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | HEAL vs PSCH | |
| SPDR S&P Pharmaceuticals ETF | 0.35% | Jun 19, 2006 | HEAL vs XPH |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to HEAL
Among ETFs in the Health & Biotech Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus LifeSci Biotech Clinical Trials ETF | 97 | Dec 16, 2014 | HEAL vs BBC | |
| ALPS Medical Breakthroughs ETF | 95 | Dec 31, 2014 | HEAL vs SBIO | |
| SPDR S&P Biotech ETF | 92 | Feb 6, 2006 | HEAL vs XBI | |
| Tema Oncology ETF | 90 | Aug 14, 2023 | HEAL vs CANC | |
| F/m Emerald Life Sciences Innovation ETF | 86 | Oct 30, 2024 | HEAL vs LFSC |
Top Performing HEAL Alternatives (YTD)
HEAL alternatives from the Health & Biotech Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Genomics Immunology and Healthcare ETF Gen... | 10.92% | Jun 11, 2019 | HEAL vs IDNA | |
| Virtus LifeSci Biotech Clinical Trials ETF | 7.95% | Dec 16, 2014 | HEAL vs BBC | |
| Tema Oncology ETF | 5.69% | Aug 14, 2023 | HEAL vs CANC | |
| SPDR S&P Biotech ETF | 4.76% | Feb 6, 2006 | HEAL vs XBI | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Pharmaceuticals ETF | 4.48% | Sep 20, 2016 | HEAL vs FTXH |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to HEAL
HEAL alternatives from the Health & Biotech Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Healthcare Innovators Index ETF | 0.00% | Aug 19, 2016 | HEAL vs BTEC | |
| Loncar Cancer Immunotherapy ETF | 0.00% | Oct 13, 2015 | HEAL vs CNCR | |
| Amplify Treatments, Testing and Advancements ETF | 0.00% | Jun 17, 2020 | HEAL vs GERM | |
| Horizon Kinetics SPAC Active ETF | 8.60% | Jun 29, 2007 | HEAL vs SPAQ | |
| Global X Aging Population ETF | 15.94% | May 9, 2016 | HEAL vs AGNG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to HEAL
HEAL alternatives from the Health & Biotech Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amplify Treatments, Testing and Advancements ETF | 0.00% | Jun 17, 2020 | HEAL vs GERM | |
| Horizon Kinetics SPAC Active ETF | -5.30% | Jun 29, 2007 | HEAL vs SPAQ | |
| Jpmorgan Healthcare Leaders ETF | -9.68% | Nov 1, 2023 | HEAL vs JDOC | |
| VanEck Vectors Pharmaceutical ETF | -10.02% | Dec 20, 2011 | HEAL vs PPH | |
| Global X Aging Population ETF | -10.16% | May 9, 2016 | HEAL vs AGNG |
Other ETFs from Global X
Most popular Global X ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income | 72 | 0.02% | Dec 12, 2013 | HEAL vs QYLD | |
| Global X Defense Tech ETF | Technology Equities | 92 | 9.34% | Sep 11, 2023 | HEAL vs SHLD | |
| Global X Uranium ETF | Commodity Producers Equities | 93 | 13.34% | Nov 4, 2010 | HEAL vs URA | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | Materials | 94 | 6.35% | Apr 19, 2010 | HEAL vs COPX | |
| Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 66 | -8.24% | May 11, 2018 | HEAL vs AIQ | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | Robotics, Technology Equities | 37 | -8.31% | Sep 12, 2016 | HEAL vs BOTZ | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | Precious Metals | 94 | 7.85% | Apr 19, 2010 | HEAL vs SIL | |
| Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 56 | -1.04% | Jun 24, 2013 | HEAL vs XYLD | |
| Global X SuperDividend ETF | Global Equities, Dividend | 91 | 6.70% | Jun 8, 2011 | HEAL vs SDIV | |
| Global X DAX Germany ETF | Europe Equities | 28 | -7.59% | Oct 22, 2014 | HEAL vs DAX |
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