IBB vs. PBE ETF Comparison
Comparison of iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology Index Fund (IBB) to PowerShares Dynamic Biotech & Genome (PBE)
IBB
iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology Index Fund
IBB Description
The investment seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of biotechnology and pharmaceutical equities listed on the NASDAQ. The fund generally invests at least 90% of its assets in securities of the underlying index and in depositary receipts representing securities of the underlying index. The underlying index contains securities of NASDAQ® listed companies that are classified according to the Industry Classification Benchmark as either biotechnology or pharmaceuticals and that also meet other eligibility criteria determined by The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. The fund is non-diversified.
Grade (RS Rating)
Last Trade
$142.78
Average Daily Volume
1,014,206
10
PBE
PowerShares Dynamic Biotech & Genome
PBE Description
The PowerShares Dynamic Biotechnology & Genome Portfolio (Fund) is based on the Dynamic Biotech & Genome IntellidexSM Index (Intellidex Index). The Fund will normally invest at least 90% of its total assets in common stocks that comprise the Index. The Intellidex Index is designed to provide capital appreciation by thoroughly evaluating companies based on a variety of investment merit criteria, including price momentum, earnings momentum, quality, management action, and value. The Underlying Intellidex Index is comprised of common stocks of 30 US biotechnology and genome companies. These are companies that are principally engaged in the research, development, manufacture and marketing and distribution of various biotechnological products, services and processes and companies that benefit significantly from scientific and technological advances biotechnology and genetic engineering and reseach. The Fund and the Index are rebalanced and reconstituted quarterly in February, May, August and November.Grade (RS Rating)
Last Trade
$69.14
Average Daily Volume
6,628
30
Performance
| Period | IBB | PBE |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Days | -1.40% | -0.97% |
| 60 Days | -3.64% | -3.80% |
| 90 Days | -0.96% | 0.98% |
| 12 Months | 22.34% | 26.96% |
IBB Underweight 26 Positions Relative to PBE
| Symbol | Grade | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ILMN | A | -5.78% | |
| UTHR | A | -5.35% | |
| BMRN | F | -4.1% | |
| NBIX | C | -4.0% | |
| XNCR | A | -3.55% | |
| MNKD | A | -3.48% | |
| EXEL | A | -3.18% | |
| PTGX | B | -3.18% | |
| CPRX | A | -3.01% | |
| VCYT | A | -2.93% | |
| TGTX | A | -2.89% | |
| INCY | A | -2.87% | |
| NTRA | B | -2.85% | |
| BCRX | A | -2.83% | |
| TECH | B | -2.82% | |
| COLL | F | -2.74% | |
| RGEN | D | -2.72% | |
| QGEN | D | -2.64% | |
| BPMC | C | -2.62% | |
| ACAD | F | -2.62% | |
| NVAX | F | -2.59% | |
| OPK | C | -2.56% | |
| MYGN | F | -2.34% | |
| HALO | B | -2.32% | |
| VCEL | D | -2.28% | |
| CDNA | D | -2.1% |
IBB: Top Represented Industries & Keywords
PBE: Top Represented Industries & Keywords
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