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HELXvsHTECETF Comparison

ETF 1
HELX

Franklin Genomic Advancements ETF

This fund is part of
BioTech & Genomics
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ETF 2
HTEC

Robo Global Healthcare Technology and Innovation ETF

This fund is part of
Multiple Trends
+0%

Franklin Genomic Advancements ETF (HELX) belongs to the BioTech & Genomics segment. Robo Global Healthcare Technology and Innovation ETF (HTEC) is part of the Multiple Trends segment. HELX's top 3 sector exposures are Health Care, Materials and Information Technology. In contrast, HTEC's top sector exposures are Health Care, Consumer Discretionary and Information Technology. HELX is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.5%, versus 0.8% for HTEC. HELX is up 0.52% year-to-date (YTD) with +$2M in YTD flows. HTEC performs worse with -0.9% YTD performance, and +$3M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of HELX and HTEC 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 HTEC 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
HTEC
+12.21%+5.46%
+13.29%+7.89%
+0.52%-0.90%
+33.94%+28.75%
+19.15%+18.02%
-21.05%-24.14%
Flows
HELX
HTEC
--$1K
-+$3M
+$2M+$3M
+$8M+$1M
+$9M-$41M
+$14M-$114M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
HELX
HTEC
+26.26%+24.27%
+21.06%+20.11%
+20.61%+20.39%
+23.62%+23.96%
Max drawdown
HELX
HTEC
-6.54%-7.40%
-17.89%-16.84%
-29.16%-28.61%
-58.50%-56.05%
Max drawdown duration
HELX
HTEC
38d38d
200d148d
458d546d
1745d1751d
Trading data

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HELX
HTEC
Last sale
6/18/2026 at 1:30 PM
$36.49
$35.08
Previous close
06/18/2026
$36.04
$34.75
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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Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 6/18/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
HELX
HTEC
Last price
$36.49
$35.08
1D performance
+1.24%
+0.93%
AuM$23.71 M$56.20 M
E/R0.5%0.8%
Characteristics
HELX
HTEC
Management strategyActivePassive
ProviderFranklin TempletonROBO Global ETFs
Benchmark-ROBO Global Healthcare Technology and Innovation
N° of holdings5055
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateFebruary 25, 2020June 25, 2019
ESGNoYes
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Exposure

Countries

HELX
USA
87.65%
Other
12.35%
HTEC
USA
71.03%
Other
28.97%

Sectors

HELX
Health Care
89.42%
Other
10.58%
HTEC
Health Care
86.24%
Other
13.76%
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Diversification

HELX

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

58.48%
HTEC

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

30.82%

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%
HTEC
AXOGEN
3.09%
ARROWHEAD PHARMACEUTICALS INC
2.46%
NATERA
2.12%
INTUITIVE SURGICAL
2.00%
ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS
1.98%
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS
1.98%
ILLUMINA
1.97%
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC
1.97%
CAREDX INC/D
1.96%
GUARDANT HEALTH INC
1.91%
LIVANOVA
1.90%
GLOBUS MEDICAL
1.88%
GLAUKOS
1.87%
REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS
1.86%
PENUMBRA
1.86%
Frequently asked questions about HELX and HTEC

How have the HELX and HTEC ETFs performed in 2026?

As of June 18, 2026, HELX is up 0.52% year-to-date (YTD), while HTEC has lost -0.9%. That puts HELX better performer ahead so far this year.

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

Year-to-date, the HELX ETF saw +$2M in flows, compared to +$3M for HTEC.

Which ETF is more volatile: HELX or HTEC?

Over the past year, HELX had a volatility of 21.06%, while HTEC experienced 20.11%.

Which ETF is bigger: HELX or HTEC?

As of June 18, 2026, HELX holds $23.71 M in assets under management (AUM), while HTEC manages $56.20 M.

What sectors do the HELX and HTEC ETFs invest in?

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

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

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

Which ETF is more diversified: HELX or HTEC?

HELX holds 60 securities with 58.48% of its assets in the top 15. HTEC has 55 securities and a top 15 weight of 30.82%.

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