
The iShares Global Healthcare ETF is structured to replicate the investment performance of an underlying index, which is comprised of healthcare equities worldwide.
Is IXJ's expense ratio expensive, average, or a steal for its category?
Pro reveals the verdict on a 5-tier spectrum calibrated against ICI 2025 industry averages, with strategy-aware bands so the comparison is meaningful.

IBB delivered 44% returns in one year but swung 40% lower at its worst. IXJ grew steadily with half the volatility and a 1.5% dividend yield.

The iShares Global Healthcare ETF provides broader exposure with 110 holdings across various sub-sectors compared to the 26 positions in the VanEck Pharmaceutical ETF The VanEck Pharmaceutical ETF features a lower expense ratio of 0.36% and a higher trailing dividend yield of 2.00% While the iShares Global Healthcare ETF has experienced lower historical drawdowns, the VanEck Pharmaceutical ETF has delivered higher total returns over the last five years

PINK has stronger one-year and three-year returns, while IXJ offers lower costs and a higher dividend yield.

iShares Global Healthcare ETF provides broad exposure to 110 global stocks while First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund concentrates on 30 biotech positions. iShares Global Healthcare ETF carries a lower expense ratio of 0.40% compared to 0.55% for First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund.

IXJ offers a higher dividend yield and lower volatility with global exposure, while RSPH's equal-weight approach posted a stronger 1-year return.