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iShares U.S. Healthcare Providers ETF
IHF performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 8, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.54% | +9.25% | +19.28% | +20.85% | +18.51% | +10.68% |
| Flows | +$69M | +$237M | +$414M | +$349M | +$225M | +$59M |
Characteristics
The iShares U.S. Healthcare Providers ETF is built to track the Dow Jones U.S. Select Health Care Providers Total Return Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | iShares |
| N° of holdings | 60 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | May 1, 2006 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 60
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +17.00% | +19.98% | +19.24% | +19.29% |
Max drawdown | -3.64% | -19.68% | -29.86% | -29.86% |
Max drawdown duration | 42d | 196d | 671d | 671d |
Time to recover | N/A | 43d | 340d | 340d |
Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
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| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is IHF?
IHF is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by iShares.
What index does IHF track?
IHF tracks the Dow Jones U.S. Select Health Care Providers Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does IHF invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to US Health Care Equities. It is part of the segment: US Health Care.
What is the expense ratio of IHF?
The total expense ratio (TER) of IHF is 0.37%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was IHF launched?
IHF was launched on May 1, 2006, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of IHF?
IHF is issued by iShares.
What is the AUM of IHF?
As of September 8, 2026, IHF manages $1.33 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has IHF performed recently?
As of September 8, 2026, IHF delivered a return of -0.54% over the past month (1M performance), 9.25% over the past three months (3M), and 19.28% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for IHF?
As of September 8, 2026, IHF has seen net flows of +$69M in the past month (1M flow) and +$414M year-to-date (YTD).
Does IHF pay dividends?
As of September 8, 2026, IHF has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.92%.
How many holdings are in IHF
As of July 31, 2026, IHF holds 60 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is IHF?
As of July 31, 2026, IHF holds 60 securities, with 82.88% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of IHF?
As of July 31, 2026, IHF holds a portfolio of 60 underlyings, with its largest positions including UnitedHealth Group, Inc., CVS Health Corp. and Elevance Health, Inc.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does IHF invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, IHF has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does IHF focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, IHF is primarily exposed to Healthcare and Consumer Non-Cyclicals.
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