iShares Biotechnology ETF
IBB SectorUpdated: May 20, 2026, 21:17 UTC
Key Metrics
Top 10 Holdings
| Holding | Ticker | Weight | Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amgen Inc | AMGN | 7.46% | |
| Gilead Sciences Inc | GILD | 7.35% | |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc | VRTX | 7.2% | |
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc | REGN | 6.67% | |
| Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc | ALNY | 3.77% | |
| argenx SE ADR | ARGX | 3.32% | |
| Insmed Inc | INSM | 2.69% | |
| Biogen Inc | BIIB | 2.57% | |
| Natera Inc | NTRA | 2.51% | |
| Revolution Medicines Inc Ordinary Shares | RVMD | 2.3% |
Sector Allocation
About This ETF
The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) is a Sector ETF with an expense ratio (TER) of 0.44% and $7.9B in assets under management., with its largest holdings being Amgen Inc, Gilead Sciences Inc, Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. The ETF currently yields 0.23% in dividends. Year-to-date, IBB has returned -0.57%.
The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of its underlying index and may invest up to 20% of its assets in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents. It is non-diversified.
FAQ — IBB
What is the TER of IBB (iShares Biotechnology ETF)?
IBB has a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.44 % per year. That sits above the sector category median (0.08 % across 13 peer ETFs). The TER is deducted directly from the fund and lowers your effective return.
What return has IBB delivered?
Performance for IBB: YTD: -0.57 % · 3-year p.a.: +8.37 % · 5-year p.a.: +2.21 %. Over 5 years, IBB underperforms the sector category median of +8.43 % by -6.22 pp. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns.
What are the top holdings of IBB?
The five largest positions in IBB are: AMGN, GILD, VRTX, REGN, ALNY. The full holdings list is updated daily on this page.
Does IBB pay dividends?
IBB has a current dividend yield of 0.23 %. Distributing ETFs pay this out in cash; accumulating versions reinvest it inside the fund. Check the share class on your broker before buying.
Where can I buy or set up a savings plan for IBB?
IBB is available at most major brokers. For a free monthly savings plan from €1, look at Trade Republic, Scalable Capital or Flatex. The broker comparison on this site shows fees, free-savings-plan ETFs and execution exchanges side by side.
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