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GNOMvsIBBETF Comparison

ETF 1
GNOM

Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF

This fund is part of
BioTech & Genomics
+0%
VS
ETF 2
IBB

iShares Biotechnology ETF

This fund is part of
US Health Care
+0%

Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF (GNOM) belongs to the BioTech & Genomics segment. iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) is part of the US Health Care segment. Both ETFs have the same top 3 sector exposures: and Health Care. GNOM is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.5%, versus 0.44% for IBB. GNOM is up 14.12% year-to-date (YTD) with +$4M in YTD flows. IBB performs worse with 3.01% YTD performance, and -$464M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of GNOM and IBB 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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GNOM vs IBB performance and flow charts

Performance

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Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 06/18/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
GNOM
IBB
+17.83%+5.96%
+20.65%+6.06%
+14.12%+3.01%
+59.76%+38.48%
+3.95%+34.36%
-42.05%+10.94%
Flows
GNOM
IBB
+$4M+$43M
+$6M-$208M
+$4M-$464M
-$4M+$698M
-$104M-$1.43B
+$2M-$2.18B
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
GNOM
IBB
+31.48%+23.79%
+26.67%+20.26%
+28.99%+20.19%
+33.29%+22.20%
Max drawdown
GNOM
IBB
-7.88%-7.21%
-18.16%-9.61%
-44.85%-24.82%
-72.17%-39.75%
Max drawdown duration
GNOM
IBB
36d60d
145d147d
946d377d
1813d1611d
Trading data

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GNOM
IBB
Last sale
6/18/2026 at 1:30 PM
$52.07
$173.64
Previous close
06/18/2026
$51.30
$173.44
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
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 6/18/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
GNOM
IBB
Last price
$52.07
$173.64
1D performance
+1.50%
+0.12%
AuM$63.13 M$8.11 B
E/R0.5%0.44%
Characteristics
GNOM
IBB
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProviderGlobal XiShares
BenchmarkSolactive Genomics IndexICE Biotechnology Index
N° of holdings45176
Asset classEquitiesEquities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateApril 5, 2019February 5, 2001
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

GNOM
USA
88%
Other
12%
IBB
USA
94.92%
Other
5.08%

Sectors

GNOM
Health Care
88.52%
Other
11.48%
IBB
Health Care
84.68%
Other
15.32%
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Diversification

GNOM

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

66.44%
IBB

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

55.04%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of April 30, 2026
GNOM
MODERNA INC
7.59%
ARROWHEAD PHARMACEUTICALS INC
7.18%
US74006W2070
6.77%
ILLUMINA
5.19%
GUARDANT HEALTH INC
4.73%
BIOMARIN PHARMACEUTICAL
4.29%
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS
4.16%
NATERA
4.14%
BIONTECH SE ADR
4.03%
BIO-TECHNE CORP
3.44%
CRISPR THERAPEUTICS
3.32%
TWIST BIOSCIENCE CORP
3.14%
LEGEND BIOTECH
2.91%
NL0015002SN0
2.77%
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB
2.77%
IBB
AMGEN-T
7.46%
GILEAD SCIENCES
7.35%
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS
7.20%
REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS
6.67%
ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS
3.77%
US04016X1019
3.32%
INSMED
2.69%
BIOGEN INC
2.57%
NATERA
2.51%
REVOLUTION MEDICINES INC
2.30%
UTD THERAPEUT
2.24%
US07725L1026
1.94%
ILLUMINA
1.74%
INCYTE
1.74%
MODERNA INC
1.54%
Frequently asked questions about GNOM and IBB

How have the GNOM and IBB ETFs performed in 2026?

As of June 18, 2026, GNOM is up 14.12% year-to-date (YTD), while IBB has returned 3.01%. That puts GNOM better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: GNOM or IBB?

Year-to-date, the GNOM ETF saw +$4M in flows, compared to -$464M for IBB.

Which ETF is more volatile: GNOM or IBB?

Over the past year, GNOM had a volatility of 26.67%, while IBB experienced 20.26%.

Which ETF is bigger: GNOM or IBB?

As of June 18, 2026, GNOM holds $63.13 M in assets under management (AUM), while IBB manages $8.11 B.

What sectors do the GNOM and IBB ETFs invest in?

GNOM leans toward sectors like Health Care. Meanwhile, IBB focuses on Health Care.

What are the top holdings of the GNOM ETF and IBB ETF?

GNOM top holdings include MODERNA INC, ARROWHEAD PHARMACEUTICALS INC and US74006W2070. IBB holds in its top three: AMGEN-T, GILEAD SCIENCES and VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS.

Which ETF is more diversified: GNOM or IBB?

GNOM holds 49 securities with 66.44% of its assets in the top 15. IBB has 246 securities and a top 15 weight of 55.04%.

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