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MDEVvsFTXHETF Comparison

ETF 1
MDEV

First Trust Indxx Medical Devices ETF

This fund is part of
Healthcare Technology
-0.14%
VS
ETF 2
FTXH

First Trust Nasdaq Pharmaceuticals ETF

This fund is part of
US Health Care
-0%

First Trust Indxx Medical Devices ETF (MDEV) belongs to the Healthcare Technology segment. First Trust Nasdaq Pharmaceuticals ETF (FTXH) is part of the US Health Care segment. Both ETFs have the same top 3 sector exposures: and Health Care. MDEV is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.7%, versus 0.6% for FTXH. MDEV is down -10.49% year-to-date (YTD) with - in YTD flows. FTXH performs better with 9.46% YTD performance, and +$10M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of MDEV and FTXH 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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MDEV vs FTXH performance and flow charts

Performance

-2.00.02.04.06.0%May 12May 19May 26Jun 2Jun 9

Cumulative Flows

-1.5 M-1 M-0.5 M0 MMay 12May 19May 26Jun 2Jun 9

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 06/12/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
MDEV
FTXH
+3.24%+4.89%
-0.93%+6.69%
-10.49%+9.46%
-8.49%+38.27%
-7.39%+43.75%
n/a+46.87%
Flows
MDEV
FTXH
--$2M
-+$3M
-+$10M
+$0K+$7M
-$228K-$3M
-+$5M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
MDEV
FTXH
+17.80%+17.83%
+16.00%+17.06%
+16.05%+16.29%
n/a+15.91%
Max drawdown
MDEV
FTXH
-10.88%-4.47%
-18.07%-7.50%
-22.64%-19.32%
n/a-19.32%
Max drawdown duration
MDEV
FTXH
54d32d
157d99d
223d393d
n/a393d
Trading data

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MDEV
FTXH
Last sale
6/12/2026 at 1:30 PM
$18.81
$36.01
Previous close
06/11/2026
$18.90
$36.09
Consolidated volume
06/11/2026
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 6/12/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
MDEV
FTXH
Last price
$18.81
$36.01
1D performance
-0.45%
-0.21%
AuM$1.88 M$34.18 M
E/R0.7%0.6%
Characteristics
MDEV
FTXH
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProviderFirst TrustFirst Trust
BenchmarkIndxx Global Medical Equipment IndexNASDAQ US Smart Pharmaceuticals Index
N° of holdings4647
Asset classEquitiesEquities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateJune 23, 2021September 20, 2016
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

MDEV
USA
54.78%
Japan
7.99%
Other
37.22%
FTXH
USA
93.7%
Other
6.3%

Sectors

MDEV
Health Care
89.65%
Other
10.35%
FTXH
Health Care
97.61%
Other
2.39%
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Diversification

MDEV

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

32.06%
FTXH

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

69.57%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of April 30, 2026
MDEV
TELEFLEX
2.37%
WEST PHARM SVCS
2.35%
WUXI APPTEC CO LTD
2.23%
EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES
2.18%
BAXTER INTL
2.16%
INTUITIVE SURGICAL
2.15%
ALIGN TECHNOLOGY
2.12%
DEMANT
2.08%
GLOBUS MEDICAL
2.07%
OLYMPUS
2.07%
MASIMO
2.06%
BIO RAD LABORATORIES
2.06%
AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES
2.06%
SYSMEX
2.05%
CARL ZEISS MEDITEC
2.05%
FTXH
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB
7.25%
JOHNSON&JOHNSON
7.12%
MERCK & CO INC
6.90%
ABBVIE
6.61%
LILLY
6.45%
VIATRIS INC
3.85%
PFIZER
3.72%
BIOGEN INC
3.71%
REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS
3.63%
CARDINAL HEALTH
3.48%
ZOETIS INC
3.45%
AMGEN-T
3.40%
GILEAD SCIENCES
3.37%
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS
3.36%
UTD THERAPEUT
3.26%
Frequently asked questions about MDEV and FTXH

How have the MDEV and FTXH ETFs performed in 2026?

As of June 12, 2026, MDEV is down -10.49% year-to-date (YTD), while FTXH has returned 9.46%. That puts FTXH better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: MDEV or FTXH?

Year-to-date, the MDEV ETF saw - in flows, compared to +$10M for FTXH.

Which ETF is more volatile: MDEV or FTXH?

Over the past year, MDEV had a volatility of 16%, while FTXH experienced 17.06%.

Which ETF is bigger: MDEV or FTXH?

As of June 12, 2026, MDEV holds $1.88 M in assets under management (AUM), while FTXH manages $34.18 M.

What sectors do the MDEV and FTXH ETFs invest in?

MDEV leans toward sectors like Health Care. Meanwhile, FTXH focuses on Health Care.

What are the top holdings of the MDEV ETF and FTXH ETF?

MDEV top holdings include TELEFLEX, WEST PHARM SVCS and WUXI APPTEC CO LTD. FTXH holds in its top three: BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB, JOHNSON&JOHNSON and MERCK & CO INC.

Which ETF is more diversified: MDEV or FTXH?

MDEV holds 47 securities with 32.06% of its assets in the top 15. FTXH has 47 securities and a top 15 weight of 69.57%.

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