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EKGvsFBTETF Comparison

ETF 1
EKG

First Trust Nasdaq Lux Digital Health Solutions ETF

This fund is part of
Healthcare Technology
+0%
VS
ETF 2
FBT

First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund ETF

This fund is part of
US Health Care
+0%

First Trust Nasdaq Lux Digital Health Solutions ETF (EKG) belongs to the Healthcare Technology segment. First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund ETF (FBT) is part of the US Health Care segment. EKG's top 3 sector exposures are Health Care and Financials. In contrast, FBT's top sector exposures are Health Care  EKG is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.65%, versus 0.54% for FBT. EKG is down -6.92% year-to-date (YTD) with - in YTD flows. FBT performs better with 10.45% YTD performance, and +$1.12B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of EKG and FBT 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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EKG vs FBT performance and flow charts

Performance

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Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 06/19/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
EKG
FBT
+9.23%+10.59%
+4.84%+16.31%
-6.92%+10.45%
+1.36%+42.43%
-2.15%+43.98%
n/a+32.27%
Flows
EKG
FBT
--$487K
-+$33M
-+$1.12B
-$870K+$1.17B
+$1M+$693M
-+$382M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
EKG
FBT
+27.81%+24.20%
+22.23%+21.13%
+23.35%+20.51%
n/a+22.00%
Max drawdown
EKG
FBT
-9.70%-4.45%
-22.11%-14.27%
-34.97%-19.92%
n/a-29.91%
Max drawdown duration
EKG
FBT
39d16d
163d126d
563d237d
n/a1159d
Trading data

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EKG
FBT
Last sale
6/18/2026 at 1:30 PM
$17.68
$228.85
Previous close
06/18/2026
$17.28
$227.50
Consolidated volume
06/18/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of May 29, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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1 year cumulative return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 6/18/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
EKG
FBT
Last price
$17.68
$228.85
1D performance
+2.31%
+0.59%
AuM$2.65 M$2.63 B
E/R0.65%0.54%
Characteristics
EKG
FBT
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProviderFirst TrustFirst Trust
BenchmarkNasdaq Lux Health Tech IndexNYSE Arca Biotechnology Index
N° of holdings3328
Asset classEquitiesEquities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateMarch 22, 2022June 19, 2006
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

EKG
USA
94.67%
Other
5.33%
FBT
USA
96.66%
Other
3.34%

Sectors

EKG
Health Care
85.01%
Other
14.99%
FBT
Health Care
90.59%
Other
9.41%
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Diversification

EKG

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

74.64%
FBT

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

52.94%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of April 30, 2026
EKG
VEEVA SYSTEMS IN
8.15%
INTUITIVE SURGICAL
7.87%
IQVIA HOLDINGS INC
7.63%
DEXCOM
7.23%
RESMED
6.92%
ILLUMINA
4.37%
NATERA
4.31%
GLOBUS MEDICAL
4.14%
ALIGN TECHNOLOGY
4.07%
GUARDANT HEALTH INC
4.03%
US88023B1035
3.97%
INSULET
3.07%
OSCAR HEALTH
3.02%
NL0015002SN0
2.97%
HIMS & HERS HEALTH INC
2.89%
FBT
NEOGENOMICS
3.99%
CORCEPT THERAPEUTICS
3.99%
AXSOME THERA CMN STK
3.77%
ARROWHEAD PHARMACEUTICALS INC
3.73%
ILLUMINA
3.65%
ADMA BIOLOGICS INC
3.53%
BIOGEN INC
3.52%
NATERA
3.49%
VERACYTE INC/D
3.46%
KRYSTAL BIOTECH INC
3.34%
NEUROCRINE BIOSCIENCES
3.32%
BIONTECH SE ADR
3.32%
SAREPTA THERAPEUTICS INC DE
3.30%
INCYTE
3.28%
ALKERMES
3.25%
Frequently asked questions about EKG and FBT

How have the EKG and FBT ETFs performed in 2026?

As of June 19, 2026, EKG is down -6.92% year-to-date (YTD), while FBT has returned 10.45%. That puts FBT better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: EKG or FBT?

Year-to-date, the EKG ETF saw - in flows, compared to +$1.12B for FBT.

Which ETF is more volatile: EKG or FBT?

Over the past year, EKG had a volatility of 22.23%, while FBT experienced 21.13%.

Which ETF is bigger: EKG or FBT?

As of June 19, 2026, EKG holds $2.65 M in assets under management (AUM), while FBT manages $2.63 B.

What sectors do the EKG and FBT ETFs invest in?

EKG leans toward sectors like Health Care. Meanwhile, FBT focuses on Health Care.

What are the top holdings of the EKG ETF and FBT ETF?

EKG top holdings include VEEVA SYSTEMS IN, INTUITIVE SURGICAL and IQVIA HOLDINGS INC. FBT holds in its top three: NEOGENOMICS, CORCEPT THERAPEUTICS and AXSOME THERA CMN STK.

Which ETF is more diversified: EKG or FBT?

EKG holds 37 securities with 74.64% of its assets in the top 15. FBT has 30 securities and a top 15 weight of 52.94%.

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