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IXJvsIYHETF Comparison

ETF 1
IXJ

iShares Global Healthcare ETF

This fund is part of
Global Large Cap
-1.52%
Full IXJ fund page
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ETF 2
IYH

iShares U.S. Healthcare ETF

This fund is part of
US Health Care
-2%
Full IYH fund page

iShares Global Healthcare ETF (IXJ) belongs to the Global Large Cap segment. iShares U.S. Healthcare ETF (IYH) is part of the US Health Care segment. IXJ's top 3 sector exposures are Health Care, Consumer Discretionary and Consumer Staples. In contrast, IYH's top sector exposures are Health Care,  IXJ is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.4%, versus 0.38% for IYH. IXJ is down -2.64% year-to-date (YTD) with -$688M in YTD flows. IYH performs worse with -3.73% YTD performance, and -$496M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of IXJ and IYH 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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IXJ vs IYH performance and flow charts

Performance

-6.0-4.0-2.00.02.0%Feb 12Feb 17Feb 19Feb 23Feb 26Mar 2Mar 4Mar 6Mar 10Mar 12

Cumulative Flows

-600 M-500 M-400 M-300 M-200 M-100 M0 M100 MFeb 12Feb 17Feb 19Feb 23Feb 26Mar 2Mar 4Mar 6Mar 10Mar 12

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 03/12/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
IXJ
IYH
-5.34%-3.77%
-1.68%-3.07%
-2.64%-3.73%
+5.89%+4.93%
+24.23%+23.35%
+34.09%+33.50%
Flows
IXJ
IYH
-$599M-$238M
-$664M-$580M
-$688M-$496M
-$427M-$322M
-$883M-$643M
+$219M-$164M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
IXJ
IYH
+13.35%+14.25%
+16.82%+17.79%
+13.09%+13.83%
+13.81%+14.74%
Max drawdown
IXJ
IYH
-6.98%-6.97%
-10.89%-12.43%
-18.04%-17.89%
-18.04%-17.89%
Max drawdown duration
IXJ
IYH
11d64d
196d211d
490d445d
490d445d
Trading data

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IXJ
IYH
Last sale
3/13/2026 at 1:30 PM
$94.30
$62.50
Previous close
03/12/2026
$94.78
$62.65
Consolidated volume
03/12/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of February 27, 2026
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Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 3/13/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
IXJ
IYH
Last price
$94.30
$62.50
1D performance
-0.51%
-0.25%
AuM$3.73 B$2.96 B
E/R0.4%0.38%
Characteristics
IXJ
IYH
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProvideriSharesiShares
BenchmarkS&P Global 1200 Healthcare IndexRussell 1000 Health Care RIC 22.5/45 Capped Gross Index
N° of holdings10596
Asset classEquitiesEquities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateNovember 13, 2001June 12, 2000
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

IXJ
USA
67.85%
Switzerland
10.23%
Other
21.92%
IYH
USA
96.45%
Other
3.55%

Sectors

IXJ
Health Care
93.2%
Other
6.8%
IYH
Health Care
97.98%
Other
2.02%
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Diversification

IXJ

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

55.7%
IYH

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

67.75%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of January 31, 2026
IXJ
LILLY
10.17%
JOHNSON&JOHNSON
6.85%
ABBVIE
4.87%
ROCHE
3.97%
ASTRAZENECA
3.59%
NOVARTIS
3.54%
MERCK & CO INC
3.36%
UNITEDHEALTH GRP
3.31%
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC
2.79%
DK0062498333
2.36%
AMGEN-T
2.31%
ABBOTT LABS
2.30%
INTUITIVE SURGICAL
2.25%
GILEAD SCIENCES
2.16%
PFIZER
1.86%
IYH
LILLY
14.19%
JOHNSON&JOHNSON
9.46%
ABBVIE
6.76%
MERCK & CO INC
4.72%
UNITEDHEALTH GRP
4.60%
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC
3.87%
AMGEN-T
3.19%
ABBOTT LABS
3.18%
INTUITIVE SURGICAL
3.10%
GILEAD SCIENCES
3.01%
PFIZER
2.57%
DANAHER
2.39%
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC
2.36%
MEDTRONIC PLC
2.24%
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS
2.12%
Frequently asked questions about IXJ and IYH

How have the IXJ and IYH ETFs performed in 2026?

As of March 12, 2026, IXJ is down -2.64% year-to-date (YTD), while IYH has lost -3.73%. That puts IXJ better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: IXJ or IYH?

Year-to-date, the IXJ ETF saw -$688M in flows, compared to -$496M for IYH.

Which ETF is more volatile: IXJ or IYH?

Over the past year, IXJ had a volatility of 16.82%, while IYH experienced 17.79%.

Which ETF is bigger: IXJ or IYH?

As of March 12, 2026, IXJ holds $3.73 B in assets under management (AUM), while IYH manages $2.96 B.

What sectors do the IXJ and IYH ETFs invest in?

IXJ leans toward sectors like Health Care. Meanwhile, IYH focuses on Health Care.

What are the top holdings of the IXJ ETF and IYH ETF?

IXJ top holdings include LILLY, JOHNSON&JOHNSON and ABBVIE. IYH holds in its top three: LILLY, JOHNSON&JOHNSON and ABBVIE.

Which ETF is more diversified: IXJ or IYH?

IXJ holds 115 securities with 55.7% of its assets in the top 15. IYH has 104 securities and a top 15 weight of 67.75%.

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