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FTXHvsXLVIETF Comparison

ETF 1
FTXH

First Trust Nasdaq Pharmaceuticals ETF

This fund is part of
US Health Care
-0.51%
Full FTXH fund page
VS
ETF 2
XLVI

The Health Care Select Sector SPDR Premium Income Fund

This fund is part of
Options Strategies
-0.11%
Full XLVI fund page

First Trust Nasdaq Pharmaceuticals ETF (FTXH) belongs to the US Health Care segment. The Health Care Select Sector SPDR Premium Income Fund (XLVI) is part of the Options Strategies segment. Both ETFs have the same top 3 sector exposures: and Health Care. FTXH is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.6%, versus 0.35% for XLVI. FTXH is up 5.06% year-to-date (YTD) with +$7M in YTD flows. XLVI performs worse with 0.43% YTD performance, and +$2M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of FTXH and XLVI 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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FTXH vs XLVI performance and flow charts

Performance

-2.0-1.00.01.02.03.0%Feb 10Feb 18Feb 25Mar 4

Cumulative Flows

01,000,0002,000,0003,000,0004,000,0005,000,000Feb 10Feb 18Feb 25Mar 4

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 03/10/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
FTXH
XLVI
-0.60%-0.34%
+7.47%+2.91%
+5.06%+0.43%
+22.29%n/a
+43.33%n/a
+43.47%n/a
Flows
FTXH
XLVI
+$5M+$788K
+$9M+$3M
+$7M+$2M
+$10M-
-$13M-
+$4M-
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
FTXH
XLVI
+15.29%+10.28%
+20.64%n/a
+15.87%n/a
+15.67%n/a
Max drawdown
FTXH
XLVI
-4.33%-3.26%
-17.49%n/a
-19.32%n/a
-19.32%n/a
Max drawdown duration
FTXH
XLVI
9d9d
203dn/a
393dn/a
393dn/a
Trading data

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FTXH
XLVI
Last sale
3/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
$34.46
$25.92
Previous close
03/10/2026
$34.57
$25.98
Consolidated volume
03/10/2026
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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XLVI
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FTXH
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Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 3/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
FTXH
XLVI
Last price
$34.46
$25.92
1D performance
-0.33%
-0.23%
AuM$29.41 M$13.26 M
E/R0.6%0.35%
Characteristics
FTXH
XLVI
Management strategyPassiveActive
ProviderFirst TrustSPDR
BenchmarkNASDAQ US Smart Pharmaceuticals Index-
N° of holdings4957
Asset classEquities-
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateSeptember 20, 2016July 30, 2025
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

FTXH
USA
95.63%
Other
4.37%
XLVI
USA
96.37%
Other
3.63%

Sectors

FTXH
Health Care
98.8%
Other
1.2%
XLVI
Health Care
97.65%
Other
2.35%

Diversification

FTXH

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

71.63%
XLVI

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

69.69%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of January 31, 2026
FTXH
MERCK & CO INC
7.83%
JOHNSON&JOHNSON
7.66%
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB
6.97%
PFIZER
6.38%
ABBVIE
6.33%
CARDINAL HEALTH
4.31%
LILLY
4.23%
BIOGEN INC
3.99%
REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS
3.81%
GILEAD SCIENCES
3.75%
VIATRIS INC
3.71%
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS
3.59%
AMGEN-T
3.55%
UTD THERAPEUT
3.14%
ZOETIS INC
2.38%
XLVI
LILLY
14.60%
JOHNSON&JOHNSON
9.71%
ABBVIE
6.99%
MERCK & CO INC
4.85%
UNITEDHEALTH GRP
4.61%
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC
3.85%
ABBOTT LABS
3.37%
AMGEN-T
3.26%
INTUITIVE SURGICAL
3.17%
GILEAD SCIENCES
3.12%
PFIZER
2.66%
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC
2.46%
DANAHER
2.44%
MEDTRONIC PLC
2.34%
STRYKER
2.25%
Frequently asked questions about FTXH and XLVI

How have the FTXH and XLVI ETFs performed in 2026?

As of March 10, 2026, FTXH is up 5.06% year-to-date (YTD), while XLVI has returned 0.43%. That puts FTXH better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: FTXH or XLVI?

Year-to-date, the FTXH ETF saw +$7M in flows, compared to +$2M for XLVI.

Which ETF is bigger: FTXH or XLVI?

As of March 10, 2026, FTXH holds $29.41 M in assets under management (AUM), while XLVI manages $13.26 M.

What sectors do the FTXH and XLVI ETFs invest in?

FTXH leans toward sectors like Health Care. Meanwhile, XLVI focuses on Health Care.

What are the top holdings of the FTXH ETF and XLVI ETF?

FTXH top holdings include MERCK & CO INC, JOHNSON&JOHNSON and BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB. XLVI holds in its top three: LILLY, JOHNSON&JOHNSON and ABBVIE.

Which ETF is more diversified: FTXH or XLVI?

FTXH holds 50 securities with 71.63% of its assets in the top 15. XLVI has 60 securities and a top 15 weight of 69.69%.

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