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PBPHvsIHEETF Comparison

ETF 1
PBPH

Portfolio Building Block World Pharma and Biotech Index ETF

This fund is part of
DM Large & Mid Cap
-0.17%
VS
ETF 2
IHE

iShares U.S. Pharmaceuticals ETF

This fund is part of
US Health Care
-0.5%

Portfolio Building Block World Pharma and Biotech Index ETF (PBPH) belongs to the DM Large & Mid Cap segment. iShares U.S. Pharmaceuticals ETF (IHE) is part of the US Health Care segment. PBPH's top 3 sector exposures are Health Care and Consumer Staples. In contrast, IHE's top sector exposures are Health Care  PBPH is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.13%, versus 0.38% for IHE. PBPH is down -1% year-to-date (YTD) with +$805M in YTD flows. IHE performs better with 4.15% YTD performance, and +$64M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of PBPH and IHE 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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PBPH vs IHE performance and flow charts

Performance

-6.0-4.0-2.00.02.0%Apr 1Apr 9Apr 16Apr 23Apr 30

Cumulative Flows

-60 M-40 M-20 M0 M20 M40 MApr 1Apr 9Apr 16Apr 23Apr 30

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 05/01/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
PBPH
IHE
-3.23%+0.41%
-5.24%+0.32%
-1.00%+4.15%
n/a+36.81%
n/a+51.97%
n/a+58.70%
Flows
PBPH
IHE
+$39M-$69M
+$770M-$38M
+$805M+$64M
-+$181M
-+$294M
-+$328M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
PBPH
IHE
+17.39%+19.46%
n/a+17.72%
n/a+16.22%
n/a+16.05%
Max drawdown
PBPH
IHE
-10.81%-8.48%
n/a-8.48%
n/a-16.04%
n/a-16.12%
Max drawdown duration
PBPH
IHE
73d61d
n/a61d
n/a210d
n/a669d
Trading data

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PBPH
IHE
Last sale
5/1/2026 at 1:30 PM
$24.97
$88.00
Previous close
05/01/2026
$25.05
$87.63
Consolidated volume
05/01/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of April 30, 2026
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IHE
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 5/1/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
PBPH
IHE
Last price
$24.97
$88.00
1D performance
-0.34%
+0.42%
AuM$756.97 M$946.00 M
E/R0.13%0.38%
Characteristics
PBPH
IHE
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProviderTidaliShares
BenchmarkBITA Global Pharma and Biotech Select IndexDow Jones U.S. Select Pharmaceuticals Index
N° of holdings4945
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateNovember 24, 2025May 1, 2006
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

PBPH
USA
63.05%
Switzerland
10.48%
Other
26.47%
IHE
USA
90.65%
Other
9.35%

Sectors

PBPH
Health Care
85.65%
Other
14.35%
IHE
Health Care
95.58%
Other
4.42%
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Diversification

PBPH

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

71.34%
IHE

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

84.72%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of March 31, 2026
PBPH
LILLY
12.31%
JOHNSON&JOHNSON
9.59%
ABBVIE
6.19%
MERCK & CO INC
4.79%
NOVARTIS
4.64%
CH1499059983
4.47%
GILEAD SCIENCES
4.42%
AMGEN-T
4.38%
PFIZER
4.13%
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB
3.18%
DK0062498333
2.96%
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS
2.94%
SANOFI SA
2.68%
GSK PLC
2.67%
REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS
2.00%
IHE
JOHNSON&JOHNSON
23.02%
LILLY
21.05%
MERCK & CO INC
4.74%
PFIZER
4.71%
ROYALTY PHARMA
4.70%
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB
4.63%
ZOETIS INC
4.52%
VIATRIS INC
4.35%
ELANCO ANIMAL HEALTH INC
3.32%
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS
3.21%
AXSOME THERA CMN STK
2.00%
TERNS PHARMACEUTICALS
1.27%
LIGAND PHARMACEUTICALS
1.10%
US45579U1097
1.06%
CORCEPT THERAPEUTICS
1.05%
Frequently asked questions about PBPH and IHE

How have the PBPH and IHE ETFs performed in 2026?

As of May 1, 2026, PBPH is down -1% year-to-date (YTD), while IHE has returned 4.15%. That puts IHE better performer ahead so far this year.

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

Year-to-date, the PBPH ETF saw +$805M in flows, compared to +$64M for IHE.

Which ETF is bigger: PBPH or IHE?

As of May 1, 2026, PBPH holds $756.97 M in assets under management (AUM), while IHE manages $946.00 M.

What sectors do the PBPH and IHE ETFs invest in?

PBPH leans toward sectors like Health Care. Meanwhile, IHE focuses on Health Care.

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

PBPH top holdings include LILLY, JOHNSON&JOHNSON and ABBVIE. IHE holds in its top three: JOHNSON&JOHNSON, LILLY and MERCK & CO INC.

Which ETF is more diversified: PBPH or IHE?

PBPH holds 52 securities with 71.34% of its assets in the top 15. IHE has 57 securities and a top 15 weight of 84.72%.

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