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HELXvsBBPETF Comparison

ETF 1
HELX

Franklin Genomic Advancements ETF

This fund is part of
BioTech & Genomics
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ETF 2
BBP

Virtus LifeSci Biotech Products ETF

This fund is part of
Tomorrow's Treatments
+0%

Franklin Genomic Advancements ETF (HELX) belongs to the BioTech & Genomics segment. Virtus LifeSci Biotech Products ETF (BBP) is part of the Tomorrow's Treatments segment. HELX's top 3 sector exposures are Health Care, Materials and Information Technology. In contrast, BBP's top sector exposures are Health Care,  HELX is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.5%, versus 0.34% for BBP. HELX is up 0.52% year-to-date (YTD) with +$2M in YTD flows. BBP performs better with 12.75% YTD performance, and +$30M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of HELX and BBP 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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HELX vs BBP 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.
HELX
BBP
+12.21%+7.09%
+13.29%+10.30%
+0.52%+12.75%
+33.94%+54.18%
+19.15%+65.37%
-21.05%+66.51%
Flows
HELX
BBP
-+$4M
-+$26M
+$2M+$30M
+$8M+$42M
+$9M+$45M
+$14M+$38M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
HELX
BBP
+26.26%+28.71%
+21.06%+24.01%
+20.61%+24.02%
+23.62%+26.37%
Max drawdown
HELX
BBP
-6.54%-7.49%
-17.89%-9.59%
-29.16%-25.54%
-58.50%-37.87%
Max drawdown duration
HELX
BBP
38d44d
200d48d
458d292d
1745d760d
Trading data

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HELX
BBP
Last sale
6/18/2026 at 1:30 PM
$36.49
$90.01
Previous close
06/18/2026
$36.04
$89.40
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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Main metrics
Last update 6/18/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
HELX
BBP
Last price
$36.49
$90.01
1D performance
+1.24%
+0.68%
AuM$23.71 M$80.94 M
E/R0.5%0.34%
Characteristics
HELX
BBP
Management strategyActivePassive
ProviderFranklin TempletonVIRTUS Investment Partners
Benchmark-LifeSci Biotechnology Products Index
N° of holdings5055
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateFebruary 25, 2020December 16, 2014
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

HELX
USA
87.65%
Other
12.35%
BBP
USA
84.13%
Other
15.87%

Sectors

HELX
Health Care
89.42%
Other
10.58%
BBP
Health Care
85.97%
Other
14.03%
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Diversification

HELX

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

58.48%
BBP

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

45.32%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of April 30, 2026
HELX
NATERA
6.86%
GUARDANT HEALTH INC
6.56%
KRYSTAL BIOTECH INC
5.67%
UTD THERAPEUT
4.48%
LIGAND PHARMACEUTICALS
4.31%
BRIDGEBIO PHARMA
4.28%
INSMED
3.80%
ASTRAZENECA
3.26%
ADAPTIVE BIOTECHNOLOGIES
3.23%
SAMSUNG BIOLOGICS CO LTD
3.14%
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS
2.87%
REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS
2.60%
CORTEVA INC
2.58%
ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS
2.44%
LILLY
2.39%
BBP
ARROWHEAD PHARMACEUTICALS INC
3.17%
GB00BRXB0C07
3.17%
BIOGEN INC
3.14%
HALOZYME THERAPEUTICS
3.13%
AURINIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC
3.12%
SYNDAX PHARMACEUTICALS INC
3.12%
BIOMARIN PHARMACEUTICAL
3.05%
INCYTE
3.03%
REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS
3.03%
BRIDGEBIO PHARMA
3.00%
SAREPTA THERAPEUTICS INC DE
2.95%
ARDELYX
2.92%
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS
2.85%
US07725L1026
2.83%
THERAVANCE BIOPHARMA
2.80%
Frequently asked questions about HELX and BBP

How have the HELX and BBP ETFs performed in 2026?

As of June 18, 2026, HELX is up 0.52% year-to-date (YTD), while BBP has returned 12.75%. That puts BBP better performer ahead so far this year.

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

Year-to-date, the HELX ETF saw +$2M in flows, compared to +$30M for BBP.

Which ETF is more volatile: HELX or BBP?

Over the past year, HELX had a volatility of 21.06%, while BBP experienced 24.01%.

Which ETF is bigger: HELX or BBP?

As of June 18, 2026, HELX holds $23.71 M in assets under management (AUM), while BBP manages $80.94 M.

What sectors do the HELX and BBP ETFs invest in?

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

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

HELX top holdings include NATERA, GUARDANT HEALTH INC and KRYSTAL BIOTECH INC. BBP holds in its top three: ARROWHEAD PHARMACEUTICALS INC, GB00BRXB0C07 and BIOGEN INC.

Which ETF is more diversified: HELX or BBP?

HELX holds 60 securities with 58.48% of its assets in the top 15. BBP has 59 securities and a top 15 weight of 45.32%.

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