GERM vs. BTEC

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Amplify Treatments, Testing and Advancements ETF (GERM) and Principal Healthcare Innovators Index ETF (BTEC).

GERM and BTEC are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. GERM is a passively managed fund by Amplify that tracks the performance of the Prime Treatments, Testing and Advancements Index. It was launched on Jun 17, 2020. BTEC is a passively managed fund by Principal that tracks the performance of the NASDAQ U.S. Health Care Innovators Index. It was launched on Aug 19, 2016. Both GERM and BTEC are passive ETFs, meaning that they are not actively managed but aim to replicate the performance of the underlying index as closely as possible.

Performance

GERM vs. BTEC - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Amplify Treatments, Testing and Advancements ETF (GERM) and Principal Healthcare Innovators Index ETF (BTEC). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

GERM vs. BTEC - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
GERM Amplify Treatments, Testing and Advancements ETF	0.00%
BTEC Principal Healthcare Innovators Index ETF	0.00%

Returns By Period

GERM

• 1D: 0.00%
• 1M: 0.00%
• YTD: 0.00%
• 6M: 0.00%
• 1Y: 0.00%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

BTEC

• 1D: 0.00%
• 1M: 0.00%
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

GERM vs. BTEC - Expense Ratio Comparison

GERM has a 0.68% expense ratio, which is higher than BTEC's 0.42% expense ratio.

GERM

Amplify Treatments, Testing and Advancements ETF

BTEC

Principal Healthcare Innovators Index ETF

Return for Risk

GERM vs. BTEC - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Amplify Treatments, Testing and Advancements ETF (GERM) and Principal Healthcare Innovators Index ETF (BTEC). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Dividends

GERM vs. BTEC - Dividend Comparison

Neither GERM nor BTEC has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Drawdowns

GERM vs. BTEC - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum GERM drawdown since its inception was 0.00%, which is greater than BTEC's maximum drawdown of 0.00%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for GERM and BTEC.

Drawdown Indicators

	GERM	BTEC	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	0.00%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	0.00%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	GERM	BTEC	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	0.00%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	0.00%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%