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iShares Global Healthcare ETF

85.87 USD
+0.21
0.25%
At close Dec 20, 4:00 PM EST
1 day
0.25%
5 days
-3.39%
1 month
-4.33%
3 months
-13.03%
6 months
-7.49%
Year to date
-2.21%
1 year
1.89%
5 years
24.68%
10 years
68.70%
0
Funds holding %
of 6,809 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

4% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $3.02B [Q2] → $3.13B (+$117M) [Q3]

9% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 29 | Existing positions closed: 32

1% less funds holding

Funds holding: 272 [Q2] → 269 (-3) [Q3]

5.06% less ownership

Funds ownership: 77.41% [Q2] → 72.35% (-5.06%) [Q3]

29% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 63 | Existing positions reduced: 89

50% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 2 [Q2] → 1 (-1) [Q3]

Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for IXJ.

Financial journalist opinion

Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
6 days ago
2025 Market Uncertainty? ETFs to Steady Your Portfolio
With escalating geopolitical tensions and unfavorable inflation trends in the U.S., increasing exposure to defensive sectors emerges as a smart investment strategy to navigate the potentially uncertain economic landscape of 2025.
2025 Market Uncertainty? ETFs to Steady Your Portfolio
Negative
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
IXJ: Healthcare Sector Dashboard For November
The healthcare sector is overvalued by 18% relative to 11-year averages, with pharmaceuticals/biotechnology and healthcare equipment most overpriced. IXJ offers global healthcare exposure with lower concentration in top holdings compared to XLV, but still has 72% of assets in U.S. companies. 10 stocks cheaper than their peers in November.
IXJ: Healthcare Sector Dashboard For November
Negative
Seeking Alpha
4 months ago
IXJ: Healthcare Sector Dashboard For August
Monthly article series showing healthcare industry metrics. The healthcare sector is overvalued by about 18% relative to 11-year averages. The most overvalued subsector is pharmaceuticals and biotechnology.
IXJ: Healthcare Sector Dashboard For August
Negative
Seeking Alpha
6 months ago
IXJ: Growth Expected To Be Very Strong In The Next Few Years
iShares Global Healthcare ETF has underperformed the S&P 500 index in the past few years. IXJ has lower volatility and downside risk compared to the broader market. The healthcare sector is expected to have strong earnings growth in 2024 and 2025, making IXJ an attractive investment.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
9 months ago
IXJ: Healthcare Sector Dashboard For March
The healthcare sector is overvalued by about 13% relative to 11-year averages, but overvaluation varies a lot across subsectors. Healthcare equipment has the worst value and quality scores. iShares Global Healthcare ETF is a global alternative to XLV.
Positive
Kiplinger
1 month ago
Best Healthcare ETFs To Buy Now
The best healthcare ETFs patch investors into an area of the market that offers both defensive properties and long-term growth.
Best Healthcare ETFs To Buy Now
Positive
InvestorPlace
11 months ago
Market Mayhem: 3 ETFs to Anchor Your Investments in 2024
ETF investing isn't necessarily the most fun way to allocate capital, but playing stock jockey isn't always a wise bet. Instead, using the top ETFs for 2024 as a portfolio anchor—whether retirement or taxable brokerage—helps offset and diversify the risk associated with individual stock picking.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 year ago
IXJ: Healthcare Dashboard For December
The healthcare sector valuation is close to 11-year averages. Pharmaceuticals/biotechnology and life science tools are close to the historical baseline, while healthcare equipment is the less attractive subsector. iShares Global Healthcare ETF is a global alternative to Healthcare Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF.
IXJ: Healthcare Dashboard For December
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