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HTECvsFBTETF Comparison

ETF 1

HTEC

Robo Global Healthcare Technology and Innovation ETF

This fund is part of

Multiple Trends

-0.12%

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ETF 2

FBT

First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund ETF

This fund is part of

US Health Care

-0.03%

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Robo Global Healthcare Technology and Innovation ETF (HTEC) belongs to the Multiple Trends segment. First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund ETF (FBT) is part of the US Health Care segment. HTEC's top 3 sector exposures are Health Care, Consumer Discretionary and Information Technology. In contrast, FBT's top sector exposures are Health Care, HTEC is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.8%, versus 0.54% for FBT. HTEC is down -5.33% year-to-date (YTD) with +$2M in YTD flows. FBT performs better with -0.95% YTD performance, and +$1.07B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of HTEC and FBT 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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HTEC vs FBT performance and flow charts

Performance

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Historic performance and flows

Data as of 04/27/2026

		1M	3M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y
Perf.	HTEC FBT	+5.70%+7.20%	-10.65%-7.12%	-5.33%-0.95%	+25.78%+26.96%	+13.44%+35.51%	-28.21%+23.43%
Flows	HTEC FBT	+$2M-	+$2M+$57M	+$2M+$1.07B	-$2M+$1.08B	-$47M+$617M	-$80M+$297M

Volatility and drawdown

		3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
Volatility	HTEC FBT	+21.72%+23.35%	+19.81%+21.73%	+20.09%+20.18%	+23.82%+21.87%
Max drawdown	HTEC FBT	-15.47%-13.36%	-16.84%-14.27%	-28.61%-19.92%	-56.05%-29.98%
Max drawdown duration	HTEC FBT	90d90d	95d95d	546d237d	1698d1243d

Trading data

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	HTEC	FBT
Last sale 4/28/2026 at 1:30 PM	$33.08	$200.47
Previous close 04/28/2026	$33.63	$203.28
Consolidated volume 04/28/2026
Average volume 30 days
Average discount or premium 30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days

Replication quality

Data as of March 31, 2026

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Main metrics

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	HTEC	FBT
Last price	$33.08	$200.47
1D performance	-1.64%	-1.38%
AuM	$52.02 M	$2.30 B
E/R	0.8%	0.54%

Characteristics

	HTEC	FBT
Management strategy	Passive	Passive
Provider	ROBO Global ETFs	First Trust
Benchmark	ROBO Global Healthcare Technology and Innovation	NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index
N° of holdings	55	28
Asset class	Equities	Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield	Join	Join
Inception date	June 25, 2019	June 19, 2006
ESG	Yes	No

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Exposure

Countries

HTEC

USA

71.15%

Other

28.85%

FBT

USA

95.76%

Other

4.24%

Sectors

HTEC

Health Care

86.89%

Other

13.11%

FBT

Health Care

90.59%

Other

9.41%

Diversification

HTEC

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

30.9%

FBT

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

56.66%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of March 31, 2026

HTEC

AXOGEN

2.46%

ARROWHEAD PHARMACEUTICALS INC

2.22%

ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS

2.19%

GUARDANT HEALTH INC

2.15%

NATERA

2.14%

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC

2.07%

VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS

2.07%

MEDPACE HOLDINGS INC

2.01%

INTUITIVE SURGICAL

1.99%

LIVANOVA

1.98%

REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS

1.98%

ILLUMINA

1.93%

STRYKER

1.91%

IQVIA HOLDINGS INC

1.90%

UTD THERAPEUT

1.89%

FBT

MODERNA INC

5.14%

ALKERMES

4.16%

UTD THERAPEUT

4.15%

GILEAD SCIENCES

4.08%

CORCEPT THERAPEUTICS

3.94%

AXSOME THERA CMN STK

3.91%

AMGEN-T

3.81%

EXELIXIS

3.52%

KRYSTAL BIOTECH INC

3.49%

BIOGEN INC

3.45%

NEUROCRINE BIOSCIENCES

3.44%

REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS

3.44%

BIOMARIN PHARMACEUTICAL

3.42%

VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS

3.39%

US04016X1019

3.32%

Frequently asked questions about HTEC and FBT

How have the HTEC and FBT ETFs performed in 2026?

As of April 27, 2026, HTEC is down -5.33% year-to-date (YTD), while FBT has lost -0.95%. That puts FBT better performer ahead so far this year.

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

Year-to-date, the HTEC ETF saw +$2M in flows, compared to +$1.07B for FBT.

Which ETF is more volatile: HTEC or FBT?

Over the past year, HTEC had a volatility of 19.81%, while FBT experienced 21.73%.

Which ETF is bigger: HTEC or FBT?

As of April 27, 2026, HTEC holds $52.02 M in assets under management (AUM), while FBT manages $2.30 B.

What sectors do the HTEC and FBT ETFs invest in?

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

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

HTEC top holdings include AXOGEN, ARROWHEAD PHARMACEUTICALS INC and ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS. FBT holds in its top three: MODERNA INC, ALKERMES and UTD THERAPEUT.

Which ETF is more diversified: HTEC or FBT?

HTEC holds 56 securities with 30.9% of its assets in the top 15. FBT has 30 securities and a top 15 weight of 56.66%.

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FBT

HTECvsFBTETF Comparison

Robo Global Healthcare Technology and Innovation ETF

First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund ETF

HTEC vs FBT performance and flow charts

Performance

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Countries

Sectors

Diversification

Top 15 holdings

How have the HTEC and FBT ETFs performed in 2026?

As of April 27, 2026, HTEC is down -5.33% year-to-date (YTD), while FBT has lost -0.95%. That puts FBT better performer ahead so far this year.

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

Year-to-date, the HTEC ETF saw +$2M in flows, compared to +$1.07B for FBT.

Which ETF is more volatile: HTEC or FBT?

Over the past year, HTEC had a volatility of 19.81%, while FBT experienced 21.73%.

Which ETF is bigger: HTEC or FBT?

As of April 27, 2026, HTEC holds $52.02 M in assets under management (AUM), while FBT manages $2.30 B.

What sectors do the HTEC and FBT ETFs invest in?

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

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

HTEC top holdings include AXOGEN, ARROWHEAD PHARMACEUTICALS INC and ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS. FBT holds in its top three: MODERNA INC, ALKERMES and UTD THERAPEUT.

Which ETF is more diversified: HTEC or FBT?

HTEC holds 56 securities with 30.9% of its assets in the top 15. FBT has 30 securities and a top 15 weight of 56.66%.

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