iShares Biotechnology ETF

NASDAQ: IBB
$127.76
-$0.26 (-0.2%)
Closing price April 24, 2024
The iShares Biotechnology ETF, managed by BlackRock Fund Advisors, is a fund that focuses on the biotechnology sector within the United States. It aims to mirror the performance of the NYSE Biotechnology Index by investing in a mix of growth and value biotech stocks across various market sizes. Launched in 2001 and based in the U.S., this ETF uses a representative sampling strategy to select its investments, offering investors exposure to the biotech industry.
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