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Healthcare exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offer investors a way to gain exposure to the healthcare sector with diversification across multiple companies. They can be useful for building a balanced investment portfolio focused on healthcare innovation, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices. Here are some of the top healthcare ETFs to consider for diversified exposure.
Top Healthcare ETFs
- Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV)
- Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT)
- iShares U.S. Healthcare ETF (IYH)
- ARK Genomic Revolution ETF (ARKG)
- SPDR S&P Biotech ETF (XBI)
Key Features of These ETFs
Each of these ETFs provides exposure to different segments within the healthcare sector. For example, XLV tracks large-cap healthcare companies, offering stability and broad market exposure. VHT and IYH also focus on U.S.-based healthcare firms, including pharmaceuticals, healthcare equipment, and services.
ARKG emphasizes innovative genomic and biotech companies, which can be more volatile but offer growth potential. XBI focuses on biotech firms, including smaller and emerging companies, providing exposure to high-growth opportunities within biotech.