NASDAQ:IBB

iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) Price, Holdings, & News

$127.84
-0.18 (-0.14%)
(As of 11:40 AM ET)
Today's Range
$127.67
$128.86
50-Day Range
$124.64
$140.89
52-Week Range
$111.83
$141.16
Volume
449,635 shs
Average Volume
1.79 million shs
Market Capitalization
$7.09 billion
Assets Under Management
$7.12 billion
Dividend Yield
0.32%
Net Expense Ratio
0.44%
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About iShares Biotechnology ETF (NASDAQ:IBB)

iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF (the Fund), formerly iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology Index Fund, is an exchange-traded fund (ETF). The Fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the NASDAQ Biotechnology Index (the Index). The Index contains securities of NASDAQ listed companies that are classified according to the Industry Classification Benchmark as either biotechnology or pharmaceuticals, which also meet other eligibility criteria determined by NASDAQ. The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. Due to the use of representative sampling, the Fund may or may not hold all of the securities that are included in the Index. The Fund’s investment advisor is BlackRock Fund Advisors, which is indirectly owned by BlackRock, Inc.

IBB Stock Price History

IBB ETF News Headlines

Biotech Sector Nears Breakout: Will it Outperform in Q2?
The popular iShares Biotechnology ETF NASDAQ: IBB has formed a bullish consolidation in the upper portion of its 52-week range, hinting at a significant sector-wide breakout.
Biotech Sector Nears Breakout: Will it Outperform in Q2? (IBB)
The Biotech sector ETF is consolidating in its upper range, indicating a potential sector breakout despite modest year-to-date gains
This Apple-like Innovator is Revolutionizing Healthcare
AI has infiltrated so many sectors, it's sent the demand for AI-friendly GPU computer chips rocketing. Nvidia has gone up more than 3x in the past year. It is now valued well over $2 trillion, making it one of the largest companies in the world.
9 Best Biotech ETFs for 2024
IBB Crosses Critical Technical Indicator
This Apple-like Innovator is Revolutionizing Healthcare
AI has infiltrated so many sectors, it's sent the demand for AI-friendly GPU computer chips rocketing. Nvidia has gone up more than 3x in the past year. It is now valued well over $2 trillion, making it one of the largest companies in the world.
PBE: Biotech Could Be Next Big Winner
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Fund Details

Issuer
iShares
Fund Name
iShares Biotechnology ETF
Tax Classification
Regulated Investment Company
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:IBB
Inception Date
2/5/2001
Fund Manager
Diane Hsiung, Jennifer Hsui, Greg Savage, Alan Mason
Web
N/A
Phone
N/A

Fund Focus

Asset Class
Equity
Benchmark
ICE Biotechnology Index (TR) (USD)
Category
Sector
Focus
Health Care
Development Level
Developed Markets
Region
North America
Number of Holdings
224

Fund Statistics

Assets Under Management
$7.12 billion
Average Daily Volume
$1.54 million
Discount/Premium
-0.04%

Administrator, Advisor and Custodian

Administrator
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
Advisor
BlackRock Fund Advisors
Custodian
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
Distributor
BlackRock Investments, LLC
Transfer Agent
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
Trustee
N/A
Lead Market Maker
Latour Trading

Options

Optionable
Optionable
Options Volume
2,736
Put Options
1,859
Call Options
877
Short Interest
8,740,000 shs

Miscellaneous

Beta
0.73
Creation Unit
50,000
Creation Fee
$614.00
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iShares Biotechnology ETF Expenses

TypeIBBHealth Care ETFsEquity ETFsNASDAQ ETFsAll ETFs
Management Fee0.44%0.56%0.54%0.48%0.51%
Other Expenses0.00%0.40%0.54%0.34%0.58%
Total Expense0.44%0.72%0.70%0.58%0.70%
Fee Waiver0.00%-0.53%-0.55%-0.22%-0.57%
Net Expense0.44%0.60%0.60%0.54%0.58%

iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) Holdings & Exposure

Key Executives

  • George G. C. Parker Ph.D.
    Independent Chairman of the Board of Trustees
  • Michael Arthur Latham
    President, Trustee
  • Jack Gee
    Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer
  • Geoffrey D. Flynn
    Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President

  • Bio & Compensation - 
  • Amy Schioldager
    Executive Vice President
  • Ira P. Shapiro
    Vice President, Chief Legal Officer
  • Matt Tucker
    Vice President

  • Bio & Compensation - 
  • Eilleen M. Clavere
    Secretary
  • Cecilia H. Herbert
    Independent Trustee
  • Charles A. Hurty
    Independent Trustee

IBB ETF - Frequently Asked Questions

How have IBB shares performed in 2024?

iShares Biotechnology ETF's stock was trading at $135.85 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, IBB shares have decreased by 5.8% and is now trading at $128.02.
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How often does iShares Biotechnology ETF pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for iShares Biotechnology ETF?

iShares Biotechnology ETF declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, March 20th. Investors of record on Friday, March 22nd will be given a dividend of $0.126 per share on Wednesday, March 27th. This represents a $0.50 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.39%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 21st.
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What does IBB invest in?

iShares Biotechnology ETF is a equity fund issued by iShares. IBB focuses on health care investments and follows the ICE Biotechnology Index (TR) (USD). The fund's investments total to approximately $7.00 billion assets under management.

What stocks does iShares Biotechnology ETF hold?
What is the management fee for iShares Biotechnology ETF?

iShares Biotechnology ETF's management fee is 0.44% and has no other recorded expenses or fee waivers. The net expense ratio for IBB is 0.44%.

When did iShares Biotechnology ETF's stock split?

iShares Biotechnology ETF's stock split on the morning of Friday, December 1st 2017. The 3-1 split was announced on Tuesday, November 7th 2017. The newly created shares were distributed to shareholders after the closing bell on Thursday, November 30th 2017. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 300 shares after the split.

What other stocks do shareholders of iShares Biotechnology ETF own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other iShares Biotechnology ETF investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Walt Disney (DIS), Netflix (NFLX), Alibaba Group (BABA), Tesla (TSLA), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Micron Technology (MU), Bank of America (BAC), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) and PayPal (PYPL).

Who are iShares Biotechnology ETF's major shareholders?

iShares Biotechnology ETF's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Global Assets Advisory LLC (0.87%), Raymond James & Associates (0.33%), Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. (0.31%), Albion Financial Group UT (0.23%), Cumberland Advisors Inc. (0.15%) and Appleton Partners Inc. MA (0.13%).

How do I buy shares of iShares Biotechnology ETF?

Shares of IBB stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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This page (NASDAQ:IBB) was last updated on 4/24/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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