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MEDXvsPBPHETF Comparison

ETF 1
MEDX

Horizon Kinetics Medical ETF

This fund is part of
Tomorrow's Treatments
+0.45%
VS
ETF 2
PBPH

Portfolio Building Block World Pharma and Biotech Index ETF

This fund is part of
DM Large & Mid Cap
+0.39%

Horizon Kinetics Medical ETF (MEDX) belongs to the Tomorrow's Treatments segment. Portfolio Building Block World Pharma and Biotech Index ETF (PBPH) is part of the DM Large & Mid Cap segment. Both ETFs have the same top 3 sector exposures: and Healthcare. MEDX is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.85%, versus 0.13% for PBPH. MEDX is up 6.9% year-to-date (YTD) with -$3M in YTD flows. PBPH performs better with 8.97% YTD performance, and +$933M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of MEDX and PBPH 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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MEDX vs PBPH performance and flow charts

Performance

-6.0-4.0-2.00.02.0%Jun 29Jul 6Jul 13Jul 20Jul 27

Cumulative Flows

0 M20 M40 M60 M80 M100 MJun 29Jul 6Jul 13Jul 20Jul 27

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 07/27/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
MEDX
PBPH
-4.21%+0.45%
+11.46%+12.02%
+6.90%+8.97%
+29.42%n/a
+28.36%n/a
n/an/a
Flows
MEDX
PBPH
-$883K+$103M
-$2M+$154M
-$3M+$933M
-$3M-
-$4M-
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Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
MEDX
PBPH
+20.91%+18.61%
+18.55%n/a
+17.31%n/a
n/an/a
Max drawdown
MEDX
PBPH
-7.93%-4.94%
-10.65%n/a
-23.05%n/a
n/an/a
Max drawdown duration
MEDX
PBPH
20d20d
115dn/a
393dn/a
n/an/a
Trading data

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MEDX
PBPH
Last sale
7/28/2026 at 1:30 PM
$36.03
$28.04
Previous close
07/27/2026
$35.58
$27.52
Consolidated volume
07/27/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of June 30, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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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 7/28/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
MEDX
PBPH
Last price
$36.03
$28.04
1D performance
+1.26%
+1.90%
AuM$17.59 M$963.38 M
E/R0.85%0.13%
Characteristics
MEDX
PBPH
Management strategyActivePassive
ProviderHorizon Kinetics LLCTidal
Benchmark-BITA Global Pharma and Biotech Select Index
N° of holdings3052
Asset class--
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateJanuary 27, 2023November 24, 2025
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

MEDX
USA
68.17%
Switzerland
10.22%
United Kingdom
8.49%
Other
13.12%
PBPH
USA
65.6%
Switzerland
10.39%
United Kingdom
7.56%
Other
16.46%

Sectors

MEDX
Healthcare
92.67%
Other
7.33%
PBPH
Healthcare
99.59%
Other
0.41%
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Diversification

MEDX

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

81.88%
PBPH

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

75.88%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of June 30, 2026
MEDX
Eli Lilly & Co.
18.51%
AbbVie, Inc.
8.87%
Novartis AG
6.80%
Alkermes Plc
5.79%
Johnson & Johnson
5.58%
AstraZeneca PLC
4.93%
Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
4.62%
Bristol Myers Squibb Co.
4.40%
Merck & Co., Inc.
3.94%
Amgen, Inc.
3.86%
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
3.30%
Biogen, Inc.
3.07%
Pfizer Inc.
2.87%
GSK Plc
2.70%
CRISPR Therapeutics AG
2.64%
PBPH
Eli Lilly & Co.
16.15%
Johnson & Johnson
9.67%
AbbVie, Inc.
6.99%
Merck & Co., Inc.
4.97%
Roche Holding AG
4.52%
Novartis AG
4.43%
AstraZeneca PLC
4.31%
Amgen, Inc.
4.30%
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
3.63%
Novo Nordisk A/S
3.55%
Pfizer Inc.
3.22%
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
2.93%
Bristol Myers Squibb Co.
2.77%
GSK Plc
2.26%
Sanofi
2.17%
Frequently asked questions about MEDX and PBPH

How have the MEDX and PBPH ETFs performed in 2026?

As of July 27, 2026, MEDX is up 6.9% year-to-date (YTD), while PBPH has returned 8.97%. That puts PBPH better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: MEDX or PBPH?

Year-to-date, the MEDX ETF saw -$3M in flows, compared to +$933M for PBPH.

Which ETF is bigger: MEDX or PBPH?

As of July 27, 2026, MEDX holds $17.59 M in assets under management (AUM), while PBPH manages $963.38 M.

What sectors do the MEDX and PBPH ETFs invest in?

MEDX leans toward sectors like Healthcare. Meanwhile, PBPH focuses on Healthcare.

What are the top holdings of the MEDX ETF and PBPH ETF?

MEDX top holdings include Eli Lilly & Co., AbbVie, Inc. and Novartis AG. PBPH holds in its top three: Eli Lilly & Co., Johnson & Johnson and AbbVie, Inc..

Which ETF is more diversified: MEDX or PBPH?

MEDX holds 30 securities with 81.88% of its assets in the top 15. PBPH has 53 securities and a top 15 weight of 75.88%.

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