IXJ

iShares Global Healthcare ETF

$95.61
+0.00%
Market closed. Last update: 10:54 PM ET

📎 Investment Objective

The iShares Global Healthcare ETF (IXJ) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of global equities in the healthcare sector.

Overview

ETF tracking iShares Global Healthcare ETF

Issuer BlackRock
Inception Date 2007-12-06
Market Cap $4.2B
Average Volume N/A
Dividend Yield 1.44%
52-Week Range $82.30 - $96.31
VWAP $95.83

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Investment Summary

📎 Investment Objective

The iShares Global Healthcare ETF (IXJ) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of global equities in the healthcare sector.

🎯 Investment Strategy

The ETF invests in a diversified portfolio of global healthcare companies across developed and emerging markets. It aims to provide exposure to the performance of the MSCI ACWI IMI Health Care Index.

✨ Key Features

  • Broad exposure to global healthcare companies, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical equipment, and healthcare providers
  • Diversified across developed and emerging markets
  • Low expense ratio of 0.00%
  • Tracks the MSCI ACWI IMI Health Care Index

⚠️ Primary Risks

  • Market risk: The value of the ETF's holdings may decline due to general market and economic conditions
  • Sector concentration risk: The ETF's performance is closely tied to the healthcare sector, which may be more volatile than the broader market
  • Currency risk: The ETF's holdings are denominated in various currencies, exposing investors to fluctuations in exchange rates
  • Emerging markets risk: Investments in emerging markets may be subject to greater political, economic, and liquidity risks

👤 Best For

The iShares Global Healthcare ETF may be suitable for investors seeking broad exposure to the global healthcare sector as part of a diversified portfolio. It may be particularly appealing to investors with a long-term investment horizon and a moderate to high risk tolerance.

Top Holdings

Rank Ticker Name Weight Sector
1 LLY ELI LILLY 10.40% Health Care
2 JNJ JOHNSON & JOHNSON 6.01% Health Care
3 ABBV ABBVIE INC 5.25% Health Care
4 UNH UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC 3.85% Health Care
5 AZN ASTRAZENECA PLC 3.53% Health Care
6 ROG ROCHE HOLDING PAR AG 3.29% Health Care
7 NOVN NOVARTIS AG 3.24% Health Care
8 MRK MERCK & CO INC 2.97% Health Care
9 ABT ABBOTT LABORATORIES 2.88% Health Care
10 TMO THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC 2.80% Health Care
11 ISRG INTUITIVE SURGICAL INC 2.59% Health Care
12 AMGN AMGEN INC 2.31% Health Care
13 NOVO B NOVO NORDISK CLASS B 2.02% Health Care
14 BSX BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP 1.99% Health Care
15 GILD GILEAD SCIENCES INC 1.99% Health Care