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BMEDvsFHLCETF Comparison

ETF 1
BMED

iShares Health Innovation Active ETF

This fund is part of
Healthcare Technology
-0.07%
Full BMED fund page
VS
ETF 2
FHLC

Fidelity MSCI Health Care Index ETF

This fund is part of
US Health Care
-0.3%
Full FHLC fund page

iShares Health Innovation Active ETF (BMED) belongs to the Healthcare Technology segment. Fidelity MSCI Health Care Index ETF (FHLC) is part of the US Health Care segment. BMED's top 3 sector exposures are Health Care and Consumer Discretionary. In contrast, FHLC's top sector exposures are Health Care  BMED is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.77%, versus 0.08% for FHLC. BMED is down -5.49% year-to-date (YTD) with +$4M in YTD flows. FHLC performs better with -3.62% YTD performance, and +$111M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of BMED and FHLC below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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BMED vs FHLC performance and flow charts

Performance

-6.0-4.0-2.00.02.0%Feb 12Feb 20Feb 27Mar 6Mar 13

Cumulative Flows

0 M5 M10 M15 M20 M25 M30 M35 MFeb 12Feb 20Feb 27Mar 6Mar 13

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 03/13/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
BMED
FHLC
-6.03%-3.62%
-5.68%-3.11%
-5.49%-3.62%
+16.79%+7.04%
+27.36%+25.79%
-1.83%+31.14%
Flows
BMED
FHLC
+$1M+$34M
+$4M+$130M
+$4M+$111M
+$7M-$3M
+$4M-$619M
+$5M-$224M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
BMED
FHLC
+15.26%+13.62%
+17.92%+17.37%
+15.51%+13.71%
+17.58%+14.82%
Max drawdown
BMED
FHLC
-10.40%-6.70%
-14.01%-11.86%
-19.76%-16.88%
-33.96%-17.78%
Max drawdown duration
BMED
FHLC
50d64d
113d190d
237d435d
1586d762d
Trading data

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BMED
FHLC
Last sale
3/13/2026 at 1:30 PM
$28.63
$71.40
Previous close
03/12/2026
$28.78
$71.59
Consolidated volume
03/12/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of February 27, 2026
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BMED
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Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 3/13/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
BMED
FHLC
Last price
$28.63
$71.40
1D performance
-0.52%
-0.27%
AuM$10.31 M$2.84 B
E/R0.77%0.08%
Characteristics
BMED
FHLC
Management strategyActivePassive
ProvideriSharesFidelity
Benchmark-MSCI USA IMI Health Care Index
N° of holdings110277
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateSeptember 29, 2020October 21, 2013
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

BMED
USA
79.87%
Other
20.13%
FHLC
USA
96.26%
Other
3.74%

Sectors

BMED
Health Care
87.16%
Other
12.84%
FHLC
Health Care
97.32%
Other
2.68%
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Diversification

BMED

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

38.18%
FHLC

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

59.98%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of January 31, 2026
BMED
JOHNSON&JOHNSON
3.55%
GILEAD SCIENCES
3.01%
EXACT SCIENCES
2.93%
MEDTRONIC PLC
2.85%
US0669224778
2.70%
GUARDANT HEALTH INC
2.65%
MERCK & CO INC
2.60%
ROCHE
2.60%
EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES
2.45%
MODERNA INC
2.34%
IQVIA HOLDINGS INC
2.26%
NOVARTIS
2.11%
NATERA
2.08%
BIOGEN INC
2.05%
GENMAB
2.00%
FHLC
LILLY
12.56%
JOHNSON&JOHNSON
8.36%
ABBVIE
5.89%
MERCK & CO INC
4.07%
UNITEDHEALTH GRP
4.06%
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC
3.50%
INTUITIVE SURGICAL
2.85%
ABBOTT LABS
2.81%
AMGEN-T
2.81%
GILEAD SCIENCES
2.64%
PFIZER
2.24%
DANAHER
2.21%
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC
2.12%
MEDTRONIC PLC
1.97%
STRYKER
1.88%
Frequently asked questions about BMED and FHLC

How have the BMED and FHLC ETFs performed in 2026?

As of March 13, 2026, BMED is down -5.49% year-to-date (YTD), while FHLC has lost -3.62%. That puts FHLC better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: BMED or FHLC?

Year-to-date, the BMED ETF saw +$4M in flows, compared to +$111M for FHLC.

Which ETF is more volatile: BMED or FHLC?

Over the past year, BMED had a volatility of 17.92%, while FHLC experienced 17.37%.

Which ETF is bigger: BMED or FHLC?

As of March 13, 2026, BMED holds $10.31 M in assets under management (AUM), while FHLC manages $2.84 B.

What sectors do the BMED and FHLC ETFs invest in?

BMED leans toward sectors like Health Care. Meanwhile, FHLC focuses on Health Care.

What are the top holdings of the BMED ETF and FHLC ETF?

BMED top holdings include JOHNSON&JOHNSON, GILEAD SCIENCES and EXACT SCIENCES. FHLC holds in its top three: LILLY, JOHNSON&JOHNSON and ABBVIE.

Which ETF is more diversified: BMED or FHLC?

BMED holds 144 securities with 38.18% of its assets in the top 15. FHLC has 328 securities and a top 15 weight of 59.98%.

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