IBB vs. VIRS ETF Comparison

Comparison of iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology Index Fund (IBB) to Pacer BioThreat Strategy ETF (VIRS)
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

$144.77

Average Daily Volume

1,131,268

Number of Holdings *

10

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
VIRS

Pacer BioThreat Strategy ETF

VIRS Description An exchange traded fund (ETF) that seeks to track the LifeSci BioThreat Strategy Index to invest in U.S. listed companies whose products or services help to protect against, endure or recover from biological threats to human health. The index aims to: Research of current and future pandemics. Combat agents of biological warfare. Detect the presence of biological threats. Secure national borders and ports and strengthen homeland security. Aid in stockpiling of products needed in times of natural disasters and disease outbreaks. Improve food and water safety and purity. Enable technology to benefit work and stay at home mandates.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$40.00

Average Daily Volume

219

Number of Holdings *

51

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
Performance
Period IBB VIRS
30 Days -2.29% 2.06%
60 Days 0.42% 7.29%
90 Days 7.17% 10.98%
12 Months 20.11% 35.26%
4 Overlapping Holdings
Symbol Grade Weight in IBB Weight in VIRS Overlap
GILD A 8.92% 3.5% 3.5%
MRNA F 2.44% 0.83% 0.83%
MTD B 2.83% 1.04% 1.04%
REGN D 8.77% 3.9% 3.9%
IBB Overweight 6 Positions Relative to VIRS
Symbol Grade Weight
AMGN D 7.92%
VRTX D 7.9%
IQV F 4.17%
ALNY B 3.09%
BIIB F 2.77%
ARGX A 2.45%
IBB Underweight 47 Positions Relative to VIRS
Symbol Grade Weight
WMT A -5.5%
HD A -5.18%
LOW A -5.16%
JNJ C -5.0%
ABT C -4.92%
NFLX C -4.89%
SNY C -4.88%
DHR B -4.76%
TMO C -4.75%
AMZN C -4.74%
NVDA C -4.24%
MRK F -4.01%
GSK F -2.83%
PLTR C -2.82%
MMM B -2.58%
CVS D -2.52%
ECL A -2.49%
HLN A -1.62%
KMB B -1.62%
KR B -1.41%
A B -1.39%
XYL B -1.11%
BNTX B -0.95%
VLTO C -0.94%
CHD B -0.86%
ZM B -0.72%
BAH A -0.71%
TDY B -0.7%
WAT B -0.69%
ILMN C -0.69%
CLX B -0.69%
HRL F -0.59%
DGX C -0.58%
AKAM D -0.52%
CPB D -0.51%
SOLV D -0.41%
QGEN D -0.34%
WBA F -0.24%
SRCL B -0.19%
OGN D -0.17%
NEOG D -0.12%
ENR B -0.07%
SCL D -0.06%
FTRE F -0.06%
TDOC D -0.05%
VIR F -0.04%
EBS D -0.01%
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