IBB
iShares Biotechnology ETF
📎 Investment Objective
The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of U.S. biotechnology companies.
Overview
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Performance
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Investment Summary
📎 Investment Objective
The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of U.S. biotechnology companies.
🎯 Investment Strategy
The ETF attempts to replicate the performance of the Nasdaq Biotechnology Index, which is composed of securities of U.S. biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. The fund invests in a representative sample of the index's component securities to achieve its investment objective.
✨ Key Features
- Provides exposure to the U.S. biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors
- Diversified portfolio of large, mid, and small-cap companies
- Low expense ratio of 0.00%
- Tracks the Nasdaq Biotechnology Index
⚠️ Primary Risks
- Sector concentration risk as the fund is focused on the biotechnology industry
- Potential for higher volatility compared to the broader market
- Risks associated with the performance of the underlying index
- Liquidity risk for less actively traded securities
👤 Best For
The iShares Biotechnology ETF may be suitable for investors seeking exposure to the U.S. biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors as part of a diversified portfolio. Due to the sector-specific nature and potential volatility, this ETF may be most appropriate for investors with a higher risk tolerance and a long-term investment horizon.
Top Holdings
| Rank | Ticker | Name | Weight | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AMGN | AMGEN INC | 7.94% | Health Care |
| 2 | VRTX | VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 7.55% | Health Care |
| 3 | GILD | GILEAD SCIENCES INC | 7.53% | Health Care |
| 4 | REGN | REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 6.26% | Health Care |
| 5 | ALNY | ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 5.03% | Health Care |
| 6 | INSM | INSMED INC | 3.48% | Health Care |
| 7 | ARGX | ARGENX SE ADR | 3.38% | Health Care |
| 8 | IQV | IQVIA HOLDINGS INC | 3.32% | Health Care |
| 9 | MTD | METTLER TOLEDO INC | 2.55% | Health Care |
| 10 | NTRA | NATERA INC | 2.34% | Health Care |
| 11 | BIIB | BIOGEN INC | 2.13% | Health Care |
| 12 | ONC | BEONE MEDICINES AG | 2.02% | Health Care |
| 13 | WAT | WATERS CORP | 1.99% | Health Care |
| 14 | INCY | INCYTE CORP | 1.79% | Health Care |
| 15 | UTHR | UNITED THERAPEUTICS CORP | 1.78% | Health Care |