Johnson & Johnson

Eli Lilly

Pfizer

Bristol-Myers

Merck

Viatris

Zoetis

Royalty Pharma

Intra-Cellular Therapies

Jazz Pharmaceuticals

iShares U.S. Pharmaceuticals ETF

IHE tracks a broad-based, cap-weighted index of US pharmaceutical companies.

Looking for broad exposure to the Healthcare - Pharma segment of the equity market? You should consider the iShares U.S. Pharmaceuticals ETF (IHE), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 05/01/2006.

Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Pharmaceuticals ETF (IHE)?

iShares U.S. Pharmaceuticals ETF is a pharmaceutical ETF offered by iShares, featuring an expense ratio of 0.39% and over $500 million in assets under management. In Q3, the healthcare sector reported earnings that exceeded expectations (+9.3%) and provided strong guidance for CV 2025, according to FactSet. The IHE prices are down 10% from their all-time high, with the next point of control 20% lower, while the maximum drawdown in the past 10 years was 40%.

IHE Contraction Is Not Justified By Fundamental Data

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Many industry bigwigs reported solid results, with some beating on earnings or revenues or both.

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When markets correct, it is a good time to revisit which equity market sectors are “defensive” themes. Certain products and services are nondiscretionary in nature that we cannot live without.

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IHE invests in large-cap U.S. pharmaceutical stocks with solid long-term growth outlook but high concentration risk. IHE's fund price has been steady with a positive trend in 2024, but its elevated valuation may not make it a good buy currently. Despite being a defensive play in an economic recession, IHE can still experience significant declines due to market sentiment.

IHE: Significant Growth Ahead, But Valuation Not Cheap (Rating Downgrade)

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Hello! This week's ETF Wrap digs into the slump in ETF flows in April and investor positioning around commodities as inflation worries persist.

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Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) raised its outlook for 2024 on rapidly climbing sales of the new obesity drug Zepbound and its counterpart for diabetes, Mounjaro.

ETFs to Buy as Eli Lilly Beats Q1 Earnings, Lifts Outlook

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) continued with its long streak of earnings beat but lagged revenue estimates.

JNJ Beats Q1 Earnings Estimates, Misses on Sales: ETFs in Focus

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A new exchange-traded fund needs an edge to attract investors. This might be its industry focus — a tall order in a crowded market with ETFs covering just about any industry you can imagine.

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At Nvidia's last week's GTC AI conference, the company announced partnerships in the healthcare sector, representing a strategic move toward expanding its revenue streams beyond tech sectors.

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Bargain hunting in a market where the S&P 500 is at record levels may seem like a daunting task, but it's not impossible.

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The S&P 500 hit an all-time high on Thursday despite despite a weaker-than-expected retail sales report.

5 ETFs at All-Time Highs as S&P 500 Rally Continues

The fourth-quarter results of the healthcare sector have been unimpressive, with earnings of companies that have reported so far down 17.7% despite 7% revenue growth. However, many industry bigwigs reported solid results, with some beating on earnings or revenues or both.

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Harbor Health Care ETF

Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) posted robust fourth-quarter 2023 earnings, beating estimates on both the top and bottom lines driven by strong sales of its diabetes and weight-loss treatments.

ETFs to Buy as Mounjaro Powers Eli Lilly's Q4 Earnings Beat

Investors seeking momentum may have iShares U.S. Pharmaceuticals ETF IHE on radar now. The fund recently hit a new 52-week high.

Pharma ETF (IHE) Hit a 52-Week High

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The S&P 500 has been hovering around an all-time high. The chart indicates that, on average, investments made at record highs tend to perform better over the next five years, as quoted on Yahoo Finance.

Tech Leads S&P 500 to Highs: Does Further Rally Await ETFs?

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NVIDIA

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The January effect, while a famous market anomaly, is not as straightforward as it may seem. While Wall Street has been muted at the start of this year, it now seems that the anomaly has started to take place.

Has the January Effect Finally Taken Off? ETFs in Focus

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In the past three months, the S&P 500 has gained about 9.6%. We highlight a few ETFs that lost in the past three months but can rebound in 2024.

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With Wall Street scaling new highs, there are some hidden gems, or Secret Santa as we call them, which could surprise investors with big returns this Christmas.

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A new ETF hit the market Tuesday, creating buzz for its exposure to popular weight-loss drugs, while expanding the roster of thematic ETFs available for investors willing to pay up for stock-picking prowess.

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Pharma ETFs in Focus Post Q3 Earnings

The iShares U.S. Pharmaceuticals ETF provides targeted exposure to the U.S. pharmaceutical industry but has a highly concentrated portfolio. The IHE ETF's top five holdings, including Eli Lilly and Johnson & Johnson, account for over 63% of the fund's total assets, posing a concentration risk. Compared to its peers, IHE has a lower expense ratio but higher concentration of holdings, which may increase risk for investors.

IHE: You Better Like Eli Lilly And Johnson & Johnson To Buy This

Eli Lilly (LLY) posted robust third-quarter 2023 earnings results, beating estimates on both the top and bottom lines. Its Mounjaro anti-obesity drug continued its robust performance.

Eli Lilly Beats on Q3 Earnings: ETFs to Buy

Kenvue

Vanguard Health Care ETF

The world's biggest healthcare products maker continued with its long streak of earnings beat and lifted the full year outlook.

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News for iShares U.S. Pharmaceuticals ETF ETF (IHE)