Next Biotech Boom May Be Cancer Vaccines: Watch These ETFs
Moderna’s cancer vaccine breakthrough puts biotech, mRNA and genomics ETFs in focus. Here are the funds worth watching.
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First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund (FBT) offers concentrated exposure to 30 biotech stocks with 51.6% 1-year returns but higher volatility and a 0.55% expense ratio. Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) provides broader diversification across 400+ healthcare companies with lower costs (0.09% expense ratio) and dividend yield, making it better for long-term stability. FBT suits investors with high risk tolerance and biotech conviction, while VHT is recommended for those seeking healthcare as a portfolio stabilizer.
Which Healthcare ETF Is the Better Buy: iShares' Global IXJ or First Trust's Biotech FBT?
iShares Global Healthcare ETF (IXJ) offers broad diversification across 110 global healthcare companies with a lower 0.40% expense ratio, while First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund (FBT) concentrates on 30 biotech companies with higher growth potential but greater volatility. IXJ suits defensive investors seeking stable exposure to established pharma giants, while FBT appeals to those betting on biotech breakthroughs despite higher risk.