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HEALvsMDEVETF Comparison

ETF 1
HEAL

Global X HealthTech ETF - USD

This fund is part of
Healthcare Technology
-0.02%
VS
ETF 2
MDEV

First Trust Indxx Medical Devices ETF

This fund is part of
Healthcare Technology
-0.02%

Global X HealthTech ETF - USD (HEAL) and First Trust Indxx Medical Devices ETF (MDEV) belong to the same industry segment: Healthcare Technology. HEAL's top 3 sector exposures are Health Care, Consumer Discretionary and Financials. In contrast, MDEV's top sector exposures are Health Care,  HEAL is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.5%, versus 0.7% for MDEV. HEAL is down -14.45% year-to-date (YTD) with -$11M in YTD flows. MDEV performs better with -12.77% YTD performance, and - in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of HEAL and MDEV 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 MDEV performance and flow charts

Performance

-50510%Apr 6Apr 13Apr 20Apr 27May 4

Cumulative Flows

Apr 6Apr 13Apr 20Apr 27May 4

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 05/05/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
HEAL
MDEV
+4.19%-3.80%
-5.23%-11.29%
-14.45%-12.77%
-17.09%-8.90%
-28.76%-12.56%
-55.65%n/a
Flows
HEAL
MDEV
--
-$8M-
-$11M-
-$4M+$0K
-$71M-$228K
-$556M-
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
HEAL
MDEV
+23.84%+17.77%
+21.31%+15.94%
+23.00%+15.97%
+25.22%n/a
Max drawdown
HEAL
MDEV
-13.71%-12.99%
-30.39%-16.54%
-35.90%-22.70%
-60.21%n/a
Max drawdown duration
HEAL
MDEV
68d64d
209d118d
1023d303d
1772dn/a
Trading data

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HEAL
MDEV
Last sale
5/5/2026 at 1:30 PM
$25.12
$18.39
Previous close
05/05/2026
$25.32
$18.28
Consolidated volume
05/05/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of April 30, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 5/5/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
HEAL
MDEV
Last price
$25.12
$18.39
1D performance
-0.81%
+0.57%
AuM$25.05 M$1.84 M
E/R0.5%0.7%
Characteristics
HEAL
MDEV
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProviderGlobal XFirst Trust
BenchmarkGlobal X HealthTech IndexIndxx Global Medical Equipment Index
N° of holdings3547
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateJuly 29, 2020June 23, 2021
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

HEAL
USA
81.47%
Other
18.53%
MDEV
USA
60.07%
Japan
7.84%
Other
32.09%

Sectors

HEAL
Health Care
78.92%
Other
21.08%
MDEV
Health Care
93.19%
Other
6.81%
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Diversification

HEAL

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

63.46%
MDEV

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

37.53%

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%
MDEV
GLOBUS MEDICAL
3.36%
ALIGN TECHNOLOGY
2.98%
PENUMBRA
2.74%
HOYA
2.67%
MASIMO
2.67%
WATERS
2.43%
HOLOGIC
2.42%
WUXI APPTEC CO LTD
2.39%
EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES
2.38%
INTUITIVE SURGICAL
2.33%
ALCON INC
2.27%
US2166485019
2.26%
FISHER PAYKEL
2.23%
METTLER TOLEDO
2.20%
US36266G1076
2.20%
Frequently asked questions about HEAL and MDEV

How have the HEAL and MDEV ETFs performed in 2026?

As of May 5, 2026, HEAL is down -14.45% year-to-date (YTD), while MDEV has lost -12.77%. That puts MDEV better performer ahead so far this year.

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

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

Which ETF is more volatile: HEAL or MDEV?

Over the past year, HEAL had a volatility of 21.31%, while MDEV experienced 15.94%.

Which ETF is bigger: HEAL or MDEV?

As of May 5, 2026, HEAL holds $25.05 M in assets under management (AUM), while MDEV manages $1.84 M.

What sectors do the HEAL and MDEV ETFs invest in?

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

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

HEAL top holdings include MASIMO, DEXCOM and KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS NV. MDEV holds in its top three: GLOBUS MEDICAL, ALIGN TECHNOLOGY and PENUMBRA.

Which ETF is more diversified: HEAL or MDEV?

HEAL holds 39 securities with 63.46% of its assets in the top 15. MDEV has 48 securities and a top 15 weight of 37.53%.

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