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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
+0.15%
VS
ETF 2
VHT

Vanguard Health Care ETF

This fund is part of
US Health Care
-0.15%

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 up 1.62% year-to-date (YTD) with +$830M in YTD flows. VHT performs worse with -0.52% YTD performance, and -$239M 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

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Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 06/16/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
PBPH
VHT
+3.39%+5.09%
-0.01%+2.61%
+1.62%-0.52%
n/a+16.27%
n/a+22.15%
n/a+26.45%
Flows
PBPH
VHT
+$15M+$24M
+$95M-$61M
+$830M-$239M
--$667M
--$2.56B
--$382M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
PBPH
VHT
+17.23%+16.10%
n/a+14.76%
n/a+13.98%
n/a+15.20%
Max drawdown
PBPH
VHT
-5.84%-4.53%
n/a-10.39%
n/a-16.88%
n/a-17.77%
Max drawdown duration
PBPH
VHT
56d22d
n/a160d
n/a435d
n/a767d
Trading data

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PBPH
VHT
Last sale
6/17/2026 at 1:30 PM
$25.60
$281.99
Previous close
06/16/2026
$25.67
$285.22
Consolidated volume
06/16/2026
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 6/17/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
PBPH
VHT
Last price
$25.60
$281.99
1D performance
-0.27%
-1.13%
AuM$802.32 M$16.93 B
E/R0.13%0.09%
Characteristics
PBPH
VHT
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProviderTidalVanguard
BenchmarkBITA Global Pharma and Biotech Select IndexMSCI US IMI Health Care 25/50 Index
N° of holdings49343
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateNovember 24, 2025January 26, 2004
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

PBPH
USA
62.04%
Other
37.96%
VHT
USA
96.73%
Other
3.27%

Sectors

PBPH
Health Care
88.29%
Other
11.71%
VHT
Health Care
96.88%
Other
3.12%
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Diversification

PBPH

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

67.47%
VHT

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

60.28%

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%
VHT
LILLY
12.13%
JOHNSON&JOHNSON
8.82%
ABBVIE
6.03%
UNITEDHEALTH GRP
5.42%
MERCK & CO INC
4.38%
AMGEN-T
3.01%
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC
2.91%
GILEAD SCIENCES
2.62%
INTUITIVE SURGICAL
2.62%
ABBOTT LABS
2.55%
PFIZER
2.45%
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB
1.99%
DANAHER
1.84%
STRYKER
1.75%
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS
1.75%
Frequently asked questions about PBPH and VHT

How have the PBPH and VHT ETFs performed in 2026?

As of June 16, 2026, PBPH is up 1.62% year-to-date (YTD), while VHT has lost -0.52%. 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 +$830M in flows, compared to -$239M for VHT.

Which ETF is bigger: PBPH or VHT?

As of June 16, 2026, PBPH holds $802.32 M in assets under management (AUM), while VHT manages $16.93 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 49 securities with 67.47% of its assets in the top 15. VHT has 401 securities and a top 15 weight of 60.28%.

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