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PBPHvsIXJETF Comparison

ETF 1
PBPH

Portfolio Building Block World Pharma and Biotech Index ETF

This fund is part of
DM Large & Mid Cap
+0%
VS
ETF 2
IXJ

iShares Global Healthcare ETF

This fund is part of
Global Large Cap
+0%

Portfolio Building Block World Pharma and Biotech Index ETF (PBPH) belongs to the DM Large & Mid Cap segment. iShares Global Healthcare ETF (IXJ) is part of the Global Large Cap segment. PBPH's top 3 sector exposures are Health Care and Consumer Staples. In contrast, IXJ's top sector exposures are Health Care and Consumer Discretionary.Consumer Staples,  PBPH is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.13%, versus 0.4% for IXJ. PBPH is down -0.11% year-to-date (YTD) with +$830M in YTD flows. IXJ performs worse with -3.7% YTD performance, and -$813M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of PBPH and IXJ 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 IXJ performance and flow charts

Performance

-1.00.01.02.03.04.05.0%May 18May 25Jun 1Jun 8Jun 15

Cumulative Flows

-80 M-60 M-40 M-20 M0 M20 MMay 18May 25Jun 1Jun 8Jun 15

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 06/18/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
PBPH
IXJ
+1.63%+1.33%
+0.68%+0.88%
-0.11%-3.70%
n/a+11.11%
n/a+14.75%
n/a+21.67%
Flows
PBPH
IXJ
+$15M-$84M
+$91M-$125M
+$830M-$813M
--$556M
--$837M
--$66M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
PBPH
IXJ
+17.19%+15.77%
n/a+14.79%
n/a+13.53%
n/a+14.11%
Max drawdown
PBPH
IXJ
-5.84%-5.11%
n/a-10.83%
n/a-18.04%
n/a-18.04%
Max drawdown duration
PBPH
IXJ
56d61d
n/a109d
n/a490d
n/a490d
Trading data

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PBPH
IXJ
Last sale
6/18/2026 at 1:30 PM
$25.25
$92.97
Previous close
06/18/2026
$25.59
$93.60
Consolidated volume
06/18/2026
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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Main metrics
Last update 6/18/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
PBPH
IXJ
Last price
$25.25
$92.97
1D performance
-1.34%
-0.67%
AuM$788.70 M$3.53 B
E/R0.13%0.4%
Characteristics
PBPH
IXJ
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProviderTidaliShares
BenchmarkBITA Global Pharma and Biotech Select IndexS&P Global 1200 Health Care (Sector) Capped Index
N° of holdings49102
Asset class--
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateNovember 24, 2025November 13, 2001
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

PBPH
USA
62.04%
Other
37.96%
IXJ
USA
68.29%
Switzerland
10.43%
Other
21.27%

Sectors

PBPH
Health Care
88.29%
Other
11.71%
IXJ
Health Care
90.1%
Other
9.9%
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Diversification

PBPH

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

67.47%
IXJ

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

56.81%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of April 30, 2026
PBPH
LILLY
12.31%
JOHNSON&JOHNSON
9.12%
ABBVIE
5.86%
NOVARTIS
4.60%
MERCK & CO INC
4.57%
AMGEN-T
4.35%
GILEAD SCIENCES
4.23%
PFIZER
4.06%
NOVO-NORDISK
3.52%
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB
3.13%
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS
2.88%
GSK PLC
2.73%
SANOFI SA
2.69%
REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS
2.03%
CSL
1.39%
IXJ
LILLY
9.71%
JOHNSON&JOHNSON
7.26%
ABBVIE
4.89%
UNITEDHEALTH GRP
4.50%
ASTRAZENECA
3.94%
CH1499059983
3.84%
NOVARTIS
3.78%
MERCK & CO INC
3.64%
AMGEN-T
2.50%
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC
2.41%
INTUITIVE SURGICAL
2.18%
GILEAD SCIENCES
2.18%
ABBOTT LABS
2.12%
PFIZER
2.04%
DK0062498333
1.83%
Frequently asked questions about PBPH and IXJ

How have the PBPH and IXJ ETFs performed in 2026?

As of June 18, 2026, PBPH is down -0.11% year-to-date (YTD), while IXJ has lost -3.7%. That puts PBPH better performer ahead so far this year.

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

Year-to-date, the PBPH ETF saw +$830M in flows, compared to -$813M for IXJ.

Which ETF is bigger: PBPH or IXJ?

As of June 18, 2026, PBPH holds $788.70 M in assets under management (AUM), while IXJ manages $3.53 B.

What sectors do the PBPH and IXJ ETFs invest in?

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

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

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

Which ETF is more diversified: PBPH or IXJ?

PBPH holds 49 securities with 67.47% of its assets in the top 15. IXJ has 113 securities and a top 15 weight of 56.81%.

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