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PBPHvsVHTETF Comparison

ETF 1

PBPH

Portfolio Building Block World Pharma and Biotech Index ETF

This fund is part of

DM Large & Mid Cap

-0.57%

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ETF 2

VHT

Vanguard Health Care ETF

This fund is part of

US Health Care

-0.77%

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Portfolio Building Block World Pharma and Biotech Index ETF (PBPH) belongs to the DM Large & Mid Cap segment. Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) is part of the US Health Care segment. PBPH's top 3 sector exposures are Health Care and Consumer Staples. In contrast, VHT's top sector exposures are Health Care PBPH is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.13%, versus 0.09% for VHT. PBPH is down -2.73% year-to-date (YTD) with +$787M in YTD flows. VHT performs worse with -6.23% YTD performance, and -$265M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of PBPH and VHT 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 VHT performance and flow charts

Performance

Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows

Data as of 04/28/2026

		1M	3M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y
Perf.	PBPH VHT	-1.83%+0.95%	-5.37%-5.95%	-2.73%-6.23%	n/a+8.31%	n/a+14.65%	n/a+20.40%
Flows	PBPH VHT	+$39M-$67M	+$757M-$246M	+$787M-$265M	--$536M	--$2.73B	--$376M

Volatility and drawdown

		3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
Volatility	PBPH VHT	+16.32%+14.93%	n/a+15.54%	n/a+13.75%	n/a+15.07%
Max drawdown	PBPH VHT	-9.94%-9.89%	n/a-10.39%	n/a-16.88%	n/a-17.77%
Max drawdown duration	PBPH VHT	70d58d	n/a111d	n/a435d	n/a767d

Trading data

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	PBPH	VHT
Last sale 4/30/2026 at 1:30 PM	$25.03	$272.61
Previous close 04/29/2026	$24.30	$266.80
Consolidated volume 04/29/2026
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Average discount or premium 30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days

Replication quality

Data as of March 31, 2026

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	PBPH	VHT
Last price	$25.03	$272.61
1D performance	+3.02%	+2.18%
AuM	$725.81 M	$15.94 B
E/R	0.13%	0.09%

Characteristics

	PBPH	VHT
Management strategy	Passive	Passive
Provider	Tidal	Vanguard
Benchmark	BITA Global Pharma and Biotech Select Index	MSCI US IMI Health Care 25/50 Index
N° of holdings	49	347
Asset class	-	Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield	Join	Join
Inception date	November 24, 2025	January 26, 2004
ESG	No	No

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Exposure

Countries

PBPH

USA

63.05%

Switzerland

10.48%

Other

26.47%

VHT

USA

96.72%

Other

3.28%

Sectors

PBPH

Health Care

85.65%

Other

14.35%

VHT

Health Care

96.98%

Other

3.02%

Diversification

PBPH

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

71.34%

VHT

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

60.6%

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%

VHT

LILLY

11.89%

JOHNSON&JOHNSON

9.34%

ABBVIE

6.18%

MERCK & CO INC

4.80%

UNITEDHEALTH GRP

3.94%

AMGEN-T

3.05%

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC

2.97%

ABBOTT LABS

2.87%

GILEAD SCIENCES

2.78%

INTUITIVE SURGICAL

2.63%

PFIZER

2.57%

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB

1.99%

DANAHER

1.94%

VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS

1.82%

STRYKER

1.82%

Frequently asked questions about PBPH and VHT

PBPHvsVHTETF Comparison

Portfolio Building Block World Pharma and Biotech Index ETF

Vanguard Health Care ETF

PBPH vs VHT performance and flow charts

Performance

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Countries

Sectors

Diversification

Top 15 holdings

How have the PBPH and VHT ETFs performed in 2026?

As of April 28, 2026, PBPH is down -2.73% year-to-date (YTD), while VHT has lost -6.23%. That puts PBPH better performer ahead so far this year.

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

Year-to-date, the PBPH ETF saw +$787M in flows, compared to -$265M for VHT.

Which ETF is bigger: PBPH or VHT?

As of April 28, 2026, PBPH holds $725.81 M in assets under management (AUM), while VHT manages $15.94 B.

What sectors do the PBPH and VHT ETFs invest in?

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

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

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

Which ETF is more diversified: PBPH or VHT?

PBPH holds 52 securities with 71.34% of its assets in the top 15. VHT has 403 securities and a top 15 weight of 60.6%.

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