
The iShares U.S. Healthcare ETF is designed to mirror the investment performance of a benchmark index that consists of stocks from American companies within the healthcare industry.
Is IYH'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.

IHE's concentrated pharma focus delivered 50% gains versus IYH's 27.4%, though the broader healthcare fund offers more diversification and $3.9B in assets.

Invesco's concentrated 30-stock pharma fund delivered 43.1% returns last year, but iShares' broader 100-holding portfolio costs less and offers wider sector exposure.

Looking for broad exposure to the Healthcare - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the iShares U.S. Healthcare ETF (IYH), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on June 12, 2000.

PPH concentrates on just 26 drugmakers, while IYH diversifies more broadly across 100 healthcare holdings.

Active management and a charitable mission drive Simplify's 42% gain, but iShares offers lower costs and higher dividend income for conservative investors.