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LFSCvsIBRNETF Comparison

ETF 1
LFSC

F/m Emerald Life Sciences Innovation ETF

This fund is part of
Life Sciences
-0.51%
VS
ETF 2
IBRN

iShares Neuroscience and Healthcare ETF

This fund is part of
Healthcare Technology
-0.26%

F/m Emerald Life Sciences Innovation ETF (LFSC) belongs to the Life Sciences segment. iShares Neuroscience and Healthcare ETF (IBRN) is part of the Healthcare Technology segment. LFSC's top 3 sector exposures are Healthcare and Sovereign. In contrast, IBRN's top sector exposures are Healthcare and Non-Corporate. LFSC is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.79%, versus 0.47% for IBRN. LFSC is up 23.23% year-to-date (YTD) with +$8M in YTD flows. IBRN performs worse with 16.7% YTD performance, and - in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of LFSC and IBRN 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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LFSC vs IBRN performance and flow charts

Performance

0246810%Jun 24Jul 1Jul 8Jul 15Jul 22

Cumulative Flows

0500,0001,000,0001,500,0002,000,000Jun 24Jul 1Jul 8Jul 15Jul 22

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 07/24/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
LFSC
IBRN
+4.17%+1.23%
+20.39%+9.21%
+23.23%+16.70%
+82.30%+63.17%
n/a+56.08%
n/an/a
Flows
LFSC
IBRN
+$2M-
+$3M-
+$8M-
+$17M-
--$1M
--
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
LFSC
IBRN
+26.23%+24.90%
+26.91%+25.46%
n/a+24.99%
n/an/a
Max drawdown
LFSC
IBRN
-6.53%-8.16%
-16.25%-8.68%
n/a-34.98%
n/an/a
Max drawdown duration
LFSC
IBRN
20d15d
168d75d
n/a338d
n/an/a
Trading data

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LFSC
IBRN
Last sale
7/24/2026 at 1:30 PM
$45.10
$37.69
Previous close
07/23/2026
$45.46
$37.77
Consolidated volume
07/23/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of June 30, 2026
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LFSC
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LFSC
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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 7/24/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
LFSC
IBRN
Last price
$45.10
$37.69
1D performance
-0.79%
-0.20%
AuM$123.48 M$5.66 M
E/R0.79%0.47%
Characteristics
LFSC
IBRN
Management strategyActivePassive
ProviderEmerald GroupiShares
Benchmark-NYSE FactSet Global Neuro Biopharma and MedTech Index
N° of holdings4070
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateOctober 31, 2024August 24, 2022
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

LFSC
USA
90.9%
United Kingdom
7.04%
Other
2.06%
IBRN
USA
77.98%
Other
22.02%

Sectors

LFSC
Healthcare
98.03%
Other
1.97%
IBRN
Healthcare
99.9%
Other
0.1%
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Diversification

LFSC

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

73.24%
IBRN

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

60.92%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of June 30, 2026
LFSC
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
8.37%
Cogent Biosciences, Inc.
7.18%
LivaNova Plc
7.04%
Spyre Therapeutics, Inc.
6.71%
Guardant Health, Inc.
5.56%
Corcept Therapeutics, Inc.
5.27%
Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
5.25%
BillionToOne, Inc.
4.25%
Cytokinetics, Inc.
4.13%
Veradermics, Inc.
3.76%
United Therapeutics Corp.
3.55%
Trevi Therapeutics, Inc.
3.50%
Savara, Inc.
3.20%
Dianthus Therapeutics, Inc.
2.77%
Nektar Therapeutics
2.70%
IBRN
Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc.
4.79%
Scholar Rock Holding Corp.
4.53%
Alkermes Plc
4.47%
Dianthus Therapeutics, Inc.
4.42%
Xenon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
4.26%
PTC Therapeutics, Inc.
4.20%
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
4.17%
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
4.07%
Biogen, Inc.
4.04%
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
3.85%
argenx SE
3.80%
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
3.76%
Denali Therapeutics, Inc.
3.73%
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
3.42%
BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury
3.40%
Frequently asked questions about LFSC and IBRN

How have the LFSC and IBRN ETFs performed in 2026?

As of July 24, 2026, LFSC is up 23.23% year-to-date (YTD), while IBRN has returned 16.7%. That puts LFSC better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: LFSC or IBRN?

Year-to-date, the LFSC ETF saw +$8M in flows, compared to - for IBRN.

Which ETF is more volatile: LFSC or IBRN?

Over the past year, LFSC had a volatility of 26.91%, while IBRN experienced 25.46%.

Which ETF is bigger: LFSC or IBRN?

As of July 24, 2026, LFSC holds $123.48 M in assets under management (AUM), while IBRN manages $5.66 M.

What sectors do the LFSC and IBRN ETFs invest in?

LFSC leans toward sectors like Healthcare. Meanwhile, IBRN focuses on Healthcare.

What are the top holdings of the LFSC ETF and IBRN ETF?

LFSC top holdings include Travere Therapeutics, Inc., Cogent Biosciences, Inc. and LivaNova Plc. IBRN holds in its top three: Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc., Scholar Rock Holding Corp. and Alkermes Plc.

Which ETF is more diversified: LFSC or IBRN?

LFSC holds 40 securities with 73.24% of its assets in the top 15. IBRN has 70 securities and a top 15 weight of 60.92%.

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