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One basis point separates these two healthcare funds. Here is why the bigger decision is whether to own healthcare at all.
FBT surged 51.6% in one year but carries higher risk and costs. VHT offers broader diversification at a fraction of the expense ratio.
Vanguard Health Care ETF offers a significantly lower expense ratio of 0.09% compared to 0.38% for iShares U.S. Pharmaceuticals ETF iShares U.S. Pharmaceuticals ETF has delivered higher total returns over the last five years but carries higher concentration risk with only 56 holdings Vanguard Health Care ETF provides broader sector diversification by covering the entire medical ecosystem while the iShares fund focuses strictly on drug manufacturers
Vanguard Health Care ETF offers a lower expense ratio and higher dividend yield than Invesco Pharmaceuticals ETF Invesco Pharmaceuticals ETF has concentrated its portfolio in 29 pharmaceutical stocks whereas Vanguard Health Care ETF holds 411 healthcare companies Invesco Pharmaceuticals ETF significantly outperformed on a 1-year total return basis
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VHT offers broad diversification across 429 healthcare holdings, while PPH concentrates on 26 drugmakers for higher growth potential.
Big pharma's patent cliff risk is somewhat overstated, as layered IP and litigation often extend exclusivity beyond headline expiries. Incremental innovation—new formulations, improved delivery, and higher dosing—effectively extends product lifecycles and drives shareholder value.
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