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HEALvsIBRNETF Comparison

ETF 1
HEAL

Global X HealthTech ETF - USD

This fund is part of
Healthcare Technology
-0.41%
Full HEAL fund page
VS
ETF 2
IBRN

iShares Neuroscience and Healthcare ETF

This fund is part of
Healthcare Technology
-0.41%
Full IBRN fund page

Global X HealthTech ETF - USD (HEAL) and iShares Neuroscience and Healthcare ETF (IBRN) belong to the same industry segment: Healthcare Technology. HEAL's top 3 sector exposures are Health Care, Consumer Discretionary and Financials. In contrast, IBRN's top sector exposures are Health Care, Information Technology  HEAL is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.5%, versus 0.47% for IBRN. HEAL is down -14.9% year-to-date (YTD) with -$9M in YTD flows. IBRN performs better with -2.32% YTD performance, and - in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of HEAL and IBRN 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 IBRN performance and flow charts

Performance

-2.00.02.04.06.0%Feb 12Feb 20Feb 27Mar 6

Cumulative Flows

-6,000,000-5,000,000-4,000,000-3,000,000-2,000,000-1,000,0000Feb 12Feb 20Feb 27Mar 6

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 03/12/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
HEAL
IBRN
-1.44%-0.41%
-17.96%-1.92%
-14.90%-2.32%
-15.16%+34.51%
-26.18%+35.71%
-57.09%n/a
Flows
HEAL
IBRN
-$6M-
-$14M-
-$9M-
-$2M-
-$79M-$1M
-$554M-
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
HEAL
IBRN
+22.16%+25.30%
+23.89%+28.21%
+22.90%+24.21%
+25.17%n/a
Max drawdown
HEAL
IBRN
-20.17%-8.08%
-25.21%-23.45%
-32.79%-34.98%
-59.82%n/a
Max drawdown duration
HEAL
IBRN
64d49d
155d148d
969d338d
1781dn/a
Trading data

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HEAL
IBRN
Last sale
3/13/2026 at 1:30 PM
$24.70
$31.00
Previous close
03/12/2026
$24.82
$31.55
Consolidated volume
03/12/2026
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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Main metrics
Last update 3/13/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
HEAL
IBRN
Last price
$24.70
$31.00
1D performance
-0.48%
-1.73%
AuM$26.91 M$4.73 M
E/R0.5%0.47%
Characteristics
HEAL
IBRN
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProviderGlobal XiShares
BenchmarkGlobal X HealthTech IndexNYSE FactSet Global Neuro Biopharma and MedTech Index
N° of holdings3546
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateJuly 29, 2020August 24, 2022
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

HEAL
USA
81.11%
Other
18.89%
IBRN
USA
70.96%
Ireland
7.75%
Other
21.29%

Sectors

HEAL
Health Care
78.12%
Other
21.88%
IBRN
Health Care
75.49%
Other
24.51%
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Diversification

HEAL

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

61.77%
IBRN

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

57.3%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of January 31, 2026
HEAL
DEXCOM
5.63%
ALIBABA HEALTH INFO TECHNOLOGY LTD
4.96%
TRANSMEDICS GROUP
4.88%
IQVIA HOLDINGS INC
4.69%
US36266G1076
4.52%
KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS NV
4.31%
RESMED
4.29%
MASIMO
3.99%
INTUITIVE SURGICAL
3.79%
ALIGNMENT HEALTHCARE
3.74%
US88023B1035
3.72%
IRHYTHM TECHNOLOGIES
3.57%
INSULET
3.34%
PRO MEDICUS ORDINARY
3.25%
US9467841055
3.09%
IBRN
US74006W2070
4.97%
AXSOME THERA CMN STK
4.86%
ALKERMES
4.63%
SCHOLAR ROCK HOLDING CORP
3.91%
PTC THERAPEUTI/D
3.88%
BIOGEN INC
3.81%
US04016X1019
3.68%
ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS
3.67%
DENALI THERAPEUTICS INC
3.64%
XENON PHARMACEUTICALS
3.64%
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS INC
3.53%
NEUROCRINE BIOSCIENCES
3.48%
SUPERNUS PHARMACEUTICALS
3.46%
US1523091007
3.10%
SK BIOPHARMACEUTICALS CO LTD
3.05%
Frequently asked questions about HEAL and IBRN

How have the HEAL and IBRN ETFs performed in 2026?

As of March 12, 2026, HEAL is down -14.9% year-to-date (YTD), while IBRN has lost -2.32%. That puts IBRN better performer ahead so far this year.

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

Year-to-date, the HEAL ETF saw -$9M in flows, compared to - for IBRN.

Which ETF is more volatile: HEAL or IBRN?

Over the past year, HEAL had a volatility of 23.89%, while IBRN experienced 28.21%.

Which ETF is bigger: HEAL or IBRN?

As of March 12, 2026, HEAL holds $26.91 M in assets under management (AUM), while IBRN manages $4.73 M.

What sectors do the HEAL and IBRN ETFs invest in?

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

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

HEAL top holdings include DEXCOM, ALIBABA HEALTH INFO TECHNOLOGY LTD and TRANSMEDICS GROUP. IBRN holds in its top three: US74006W2070, AXSOME THERA CMN STK and ALKERMES.

Which ETF is more diversified: HEAL or IBRN?

HEAL holds 39 securities with 61.77% of its assets in the top 15. IBRN has 59 securities and a top 15 weight of 57.3%.

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