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HEALvsHELXETF Comparison

ETF 1
HEAL

Global X HealthTech ETF - USD

This fund is part of
Healthcare Technology
+0.05%
VS
ETF 2
HELX

Franklin Genomic Advancements ETF

This fund is part of
BioTech & Genomics
+0.79%

Global X HealthTech ETF - USD (HEAL) belongs to the Healthcare Technology segment. Franklin Genomic Advancements ETF (HELX) is part of the BioTech & Genomics segment. HEAL's top 3 sector exposures are Health Care, Consumer Discretionary and Financials. In contrast, HELX's top sector exposures are Health Care, Materials and Information Technology. Both HEAL and HELX have the same Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.5%. HEAL is down -14.57% year-to-date (YTD) with -$11M in YTD flows. HELX performs better with -5.12% YTD performance, and +$2M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of HEAL and HELX 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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HEAL vs HELX performance and flow charts

Performance

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Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 05/06/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
HEAL
HELX
+4.05%+3.65%
-5.93%-1.65%
-14.57%-5.12%
-17.48%+32.47%
-28.60%+14.30%
-55.02%-18.28%
Flows
HEAL
HELX
--
-$8M-
-$11M+$2M
-$4M+$8M
-$70M+$9M
-$556M+$14M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
HEAL
HELX
+23.79%+24.44%
+21.30%+20.48%
+23.00%+20.32%
+25.21%+23.64%
Max drawdown
HEAL
HELX
-13.71%-11.29%
-30.39%-17.89%
-35.90%-29.16%
-60.21%-58.50%
Max drawdown duration
HEAL
HELX
69d76d
210d157d
1024d458d
1773d1702d
Trading data

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HEAL
HELX
Last sale
5/7/2026 at 1:30 PM
$25.20
$33.73
Previous close
05/06/2026
$25.06
$34.46
Consolidated volume
05/06/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of April 30, 2026
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HELX
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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 5/7/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
HEAL
HELX
Last price
$25.20
$33.73
1D performance
+0.56%
-2.14%
AuM$25.01 M$22.38 M
E/R0.5%0.5%
Characteristics
HEAL
HELX
Management strategyPassiveActive
ProviderGlobal XFranklin Templeton
BenchmarkGlobal X HealthTech Index-
N° of holdings3551
Asset class--
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateJuly 29, 2020February 25, 2020
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

HEAL
USA
81.47%
Other
18.53%
HELX
USA
87.6%
Other
12.4%

Sectors

HEAL
Health Care
78.92%
Other
21.08%
HELX
Health Care
89.74%
Other
10.26%
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Diversification

HEAL

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

63.46%
HELX

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

60.42%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of March 31, 2026
HEAL
MASIMO
6.46%
DEXCOM
5.87%
KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS NV
4.98%
US36266G1076
4.91%
RESMED
4.58%
ALIBABA HEALTH INFO TECHNOLOGY LTD
4.33%
INTUITIVE SURGICAL
4.19%
TRANSMEDICS GROUP
4.13%
IQVIA HOLDINGS INC
4.11%
ALIGNMENT HEALTHCARE
3.49%
IRHYTHM TECHNOLOGIES
3.42%
INSULET
3.39%
US9467841055
3.38%
VEEVA SYSTEMS IN
3.12%
US88023B1035
3.09%
HELX
NATERA
6.89%
GUARDANT HEALTH INC
6.82%
KRYSTAL BIOTECH INC
5.46%
UTD THERAPEUT
4.40%
BRIDGEBIO PHARMA
4.36%
INSMED
4.31%
LIGAND PHARMACEUTICALS
3.80%
SAMSUNG BIOLOGICS CO LTD
3.37%
ADAPTIVE BIOTECHNOLOGIES
3.32%
ASTRAZENECA
3.24%
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS
3.20%
MEDPACE HOLDINGS INC
3.05%
CORTEVA INC
2.81%
ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS
2.71%
REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS
2.67%
Frequently asked questions about HEAL and HELX

How have the HEAL and HELX ETFs performed in 2026?

As of May 6, 2026, HEAL is down -14.57% year-to-date (YTD), while HELX has lost -5.12%. That puts HELX better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: HEAL or HELX?

Year-to-date, the HEAL ETF saw -$11M in flows, compared to +$2M for HELX.

Which ETF is more volatile: HEAL or HELX?

Over the past year, HEAL had a volatility of 21.3%, while HELX experienced 20.48%.

Which ETF is bigger: HEAL or HELX?

As of May 6, 2026, HEAL holds $25.01 M in assets under management (AUM), while HELX manages $22.38 M.

What sectors do the HEAL and HELX ETFs invest in?

HEAL leans toward sectors like Health Care. Meanwhile, HELX focuses on Health Care.

What are the top holdings of the HEAL ETF and HELX ETF?

HEAL top holdings include MASIMO, DEXCOM and KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS NV. HELX holds in its top three: NATERA, GUARDANT HEALTH INC and KRYSTAL BIOTECH INC.

Which ETF is more diversified: HEAL or HELX?

HEAL holds 39 securities with 63.46% of its assets in the top 15. HELX has 60 securities and a top 15 weight of 60.42%.

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