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HELXvsEKGETF Comparison

ETF 1
HELX

Franklin Genomic Advancements ETF

This fund is part of
BioTech & Genomics
+3.75%
VS
ETF 2
EKG

First Trust Nasdaq Lux Digital Health Solutions ETF

This fund is part of
Healthcare Technology
+0.4%

Franklin Genomic Advancements ETF (HELX) belongs to the BioTech & Genomics segment. First Trust Nasdaq Lux Digital Health Solutions ETF (EKG) is part of the Healthcare Technology segment. HELX's top 3 sector exposures are Health Care, Materials and Information Technology. In contrast, EKG's top sector exposures are Health Care, Financials  HELX is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.5%, versus 0.65% for EKG. HELX is down -1.22% year-to-date (YTD) with +$2M in YTD flows. EKG performs worse with -7.79% YTD performance, and - in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of HELX and EKG 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 EKG performance and flow charts

Performance

-4.0-2.00.02.04.06.08.0%May 12May 19May 26Jun 2Jun 9

Cumulative Flows

May 12May 19May 26Jun 2Jun 9

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 06/15/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
HELX
EKG
+9.44%+7.40%
+10.46%+6.29%
-1.22%-7.79%
+30.57%+0.62%
+14.77%-1.17%
-22.60%n/a
Flows
HELX
EKG
--
--
+$2M-
+$8M-$870K
+$9M+$1M
+$14M-
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
HELX
EKG
+26.51%+27.50%
+21.11%+22.08%
+20.62%+23.29%
+23.64%n/a
Max drawdown
HELX
EKG
-6.54%-9.70%
-17.89%-22.11%
-29.16%-34.97%
-58.50%n/a
Max drawdown duration
HELX
EKG
38d39d
197d156d
458d563d
1742dn/a
Trading data

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HELX
EKG
Last sale
6/15/2026 at 2:14 PM
$35.82
$17.70
Previous close
06/15/2026
$35.45
$17.50
Consolidated volume
06/15/2026
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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Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 6/15/2026 at 2:14 PM
Live
Closed
HELX
EKG
Last price
$35.82
$17.70
1D performance
+1.03%
+1.16%
AuM$23.30 M$2.63 M
E/R0.5%0.65%
Characteristics
HELX
EKG
Management strategyActivePassive
ProviderFranklin TempletonFirst Trust
Benchmark-Nasdaq Lux Health Tech Index
N° of holdings5033
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateFebruary 25, 2020March 22, 2022
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

HELX
USA
87.65%
Other
12.35%
EKG
USA
94.67%
Other
5.33%

Sectors

HELX
Health Care
89.42%
Other
10.58%
EKG
Health Care
85.01%
Other
14.99%
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Diversification

HELX

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

58.48%
EKG

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

74.64%

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%
EKG
VEEVA SYSTEMS IN
8.15%
INTUITIVE SURGICAL
7.87%
IQVIA HOLDINGS INC
7.63%
DEXCOM
7.23%
RESMED
6.92%
ILLUMINA
4.37%
NATERA
4.31%
GLOBUS MEDICAL
4.14%
ALIGN TECHNOLOGY
4.07%
GUARDANT HEALTH INC
4.03%
US88023B1035
3.97%
INSULET
3.07%
OSCAR HEALTH
3.02%
NL0015002SN0
2.97%
HIMS & HERS HEALTH INC
2.89%
Frequently asked questions about HELX and EKG

How have the HELX and EKG ETFs performed in 2026?

As of June 15, 2026, HELX is down -1.22% year-to-date (YTD), while EKG has lost -7.79%. That puts HELX better performer ahead so far this year.

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

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

Which ETF is more volatile: HELX or EKG?

Over the past year, HELX had a volatility of 21.11%, while EKG experienced 22.08%.

Which ETF is bigger: HELX or EKG?

As of June 15, 2026, HELX holds $23.30 M in assets under management (AUM), while EKG manages $2.63 M.

What sectors do the HELX and EKG ETFs invest in?

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

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

HELX top holdings include NATERA, GUARDANT HEALTH INC and KRYSTAL BIOTECH INC. EKG holds in its top three: VEEVA SYSTEMS IN, INTUITIVE SURGICAL and IQVIA HOLDINGS INC.

Which ETF is more diversified: HELX or EKG?

HELX holds 60 securities with 58.48% of its assets in the top 15. EKG has 37 securities and a top 15 weight of 74.64%.

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