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PBPHvsXLVETF 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
XLV

State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF

This fund is part of
US Health Care
-0.13%

Portfolio Building Block World Pharma and Biotech Index ETF (PBPH) belongs to the DM Large & Mid Cap segment. State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) is part of the US Health Care segment. PBPH's top 3 sector exposures are Health Care and Consumer Staples. In contrast, XLV's top sector exposures are Health Care  PBPH is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.13%, versus 0.08% for XLV. PBPH is up 1.62% year-to-date (YTD) with +$830M in YTD flows. XLV performs worse with -0.83% YTD performance, and -$37M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of PBPH and XLV 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 XLV performance and flow charts

Performance

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Cumulative Flows

-1 B-0.5 B0 BMay 18May 25Jun 1Jun 8Jun 15

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 06/16/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
PBPH
XLV
+3.39%+4.93%
-0.01%+1.66%
+1.62%-0.83%
n/a+14.66%
n/a+21.54%
n/a+33.41%
Flows
PBPH
XLV
+$15M-$620M
+$95M-$817M
+$830M-$37M
-+$211M
--$7.12B
-+$4.69B
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
PBPH
XLV
+17.23%+15.94%
n/a+15.00%
n/a+13.94%
n/a+14.73%
Max drawdown
PBPH
XLV
-5.84%-5.04%
n/a-10.51%
n/a-17.05%
n/a-17.05%
Max drawdown duration
PBPH
XLV
56d72d
n/a107d
n/a444d
n/a444d
Trading data

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PBPH
XLV
Last sale
6/16/2026 at 1:30 PM
$25.67
$152.94
Previous close
06/16/2026
$25.70
$152.89
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
1-year trailing difference

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Main metrics
Last update 6/16/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
PBPH
XLV
Last price
$25.67
$152.94
1D performance
-0.13%
+0.03%
AuM$802.32 M$39.08 B
E/R0.13%0.08%
Characteristics
PBPH
XLV
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProviderTidalState Street Investment Management
BenchmarkBITA Global Pharma and Biotech Select IndexS&P Health Care Select Sector Index
N° of holdings4955
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateNovember 24, 2025December 16, 1998
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

PBPH
USA
62.04%
Other
37.96%
XLV
USA
97.39%
Other
2.61%

Sectors

PBPH
Health Care
88.29%
Other
11.71%
XLV
Health Care
98.41%
Other
1.59%
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Diversification

PBPH

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

67.47%
XLV

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

70.92%

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%
XLV
LILLY
14.09%
JOHNSON&JOHNSON
10.54%
ABBVIE
7.10%
UNITEDHEALTH GRP
6.38%
MERCK & CO INC
5.15%
AMGEN-T
3.55%
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC
3.42%
INTUITIVE SURGICAL
3.09%
GILEAD SCIENCES
3.09%
ABBOTT LABS
3.00%
PFIZER
2.89%
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB
2.35%
DANAHER
2.14%
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS
2.06%
STRYKER
2.06%
Frequently asked questions about PBPH and XLV

How have the PBPH and XLV ETFs performed in 2026?

As of June 16, 2026, PBPH is up 1.62% year-to-date (YTD), while XLV has lost -0.83%. That puts PBPH better performer ahead so far this year.

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

Year-to-date, the PBPH ETF saw +$830M in flows, compared to -$37M for XLV.

Which ETF is bigger: PBPH or XLV?

As of June 16, 2026, PBPH holds $802.32 M in assets under management (AUM), while XLV manages $39.08 B.

What sectors do the PBPH and XLV ETFs invest in?

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

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

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

Which ETF is more diversified: PBPH or XLV?

PBPH holds 49 securities with 67.47% of its assets in the top 15. XLV has 58 securities and a top 15 weight of 70.92%.

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