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FBTvsHTECETF Comparison

ETF 1
FBT

First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund ETF

This fund is part of
US Health Care
-0.03%
VS
ETF 2
HTEC

Robo Global Healthcare Technology and Innovation ETF

This fund is part of
Multiple Trends
-0.12%

First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund ETF (FBT) belongs to the US Health Care segment. Robo Global Healthcare Technology and Innovation ETF (HTEC) is part of the Multiple Trends segment. Both ETFs have the same top 3 sector exposures: and Health Care. FBT is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.54%, versus 0.8% for HTEC. FBT is down -0.95% year-to-date (YTD) with +$1.07B in YTD flows. HTEC performs worse with -5.33% YTD performance, and +$2M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of FBT and HTEC 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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FBT vs HTEC performance and flow charts

Performance

0246810%Mar 27Apr 6Apr 13Apr 20Apr 27

Cumulative Flows

0 M0.5 M1 M1.5 MMar 27Apr 6Apr 13Apr 20Apr 27

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/27/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
FBT
HTEC
+7.20%+5.70%
-7.12%-10.65%
-0.95%-5.33%
+26.96%+25.78%
+35.51%+13.44%
+23.43%-28.21%
Flows
FBT
HTEC
-+$2M
+$57M+$2M
+$1.07B+$2M
+$1.08B-$2M
+$617M-$47M
+$297M-$80M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
FBT
HTEC
+23.35%+21.72%
+21.73%+19.81%
+20.18%+20.09%
+21.87%+23.82%
Max drawdown
FBT
HTEC
-13.36%-15.47%
-14.27%-16.84%
-19.92%-28.61%
-29.98%-56.05%
Max drawdown duration
FBT
HTEC
90d90d
95d95d
237d546d
1243d1698d
Trading data

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FBT
HTEC
Last sale
4/29/2026 at 1:30 PM
$200.65
$32.27
Previous close
04/28/2026
$203.28
$33.08
Consolidated volume
04/28/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 2026
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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 4/29/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
FBT
HTEC
Last price
$200.65
$32.27
1D performance
-1.29%
-2.44%
AuM$2.30 B$52.02 M
E/R0.54%0.8%
Characteristics
FBT
HTEC
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProviderFirst TrustROBO Global ETFs
BenchmarkNYSE Arca Biotechnology IndexROBO Global Healthcare Technology and Innovation
N° of holdings2855
Asset classEquitiesEquities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateJune 19, 2006June 25, 2019
ESGNoYes
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Exposure

Countries

FBT
USA
95.76%
Other
4.24%
HTEC
USA
71.15%
Other
28.85%

Sectors

FBT
Health Care
90.59%
Other
9.41%
HTEC
Health Care
86.89%
Other
13.11%
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Diversification

FBT

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

56.66%
HTEC

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

30.9%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of March 31, 2026
FBT
MODERNA INC
5.14%
ALKERMES
4.16%
UTD THERAPEUT
4.15%
GILEAD SCIENCES
4.08%
CORCEPT THERAPEUTICS
3.94%
AXSOME THERA CMN STK
3.91%
AMGEN-T
3.81%
EXELIXIS
3.52%
KRYSTAL BIOTECH INC
3.49%
BIOGEN INC
3.45%
NEUROCRINE BIOSCIENCES
3.44%
REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS
3.44%
BIOMARIN PHARMACEUTICAL
3.42%
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS
3.39%
US04016X1019
3.32%
HTEC
AXOGEN
2.46%
ARROWHEAD PHARMACEUTICALS INC
2.22%
ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS
2.19%
GUARDANT HEALTH INC
2.15%
NATERA
2.14%
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC
2.07%
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS
2.07%
MEDPACE HOLDINGS INC
2.01%
INTUITIVE SURGICAL
1.99%
LIVANOVA
1.98%
REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS
1.98%
ILLUMINA
1.93%
STRYKER
1.91%
IQVIA HOLDINGS INC
1.90%
UTD THERAPEUT
1.89%
Frequently asked questions about FBT and HTEC

How have the FBT and HTEC ETFs performed in 2026?

As of April 27, 2026, FBT is down -0.95% year-to-date (YTD), while HTEC has lost -5.33%. That puts FBT better performer ahead so far this year.

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

Year-to-date, the FBT ETF saw +$1.07B in flows, compared to +$2M for HTEC.

Which ETF is more volatile: FBT or HTEC?

Over the past year, FBT had a volatility of 21.73%, while HTEC experienced 19.81%.

Which ETF is bigger: FBT or HTEC?

As of April 27, 2026, FBT holds $2.30 B in assets under management (AUM), while HTEC manages $52.02 M.

What sectors do the FBT and HTEC ETFs invest in?

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

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

FBT top holdings include MODERNA INC, ALKERMES and UTD THERAPEUT. HTEC holds in its top three: AXOGEN, ARROWHEAD PHARMACEUTICALS INC and ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS.

Which ETF is more diversified: FBT or HTEC?

FBT holds 30 securities with 56.66% of its assets in the top 15. HTEC has 56 securities and a top 15 weight of 30.9%.

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