Pharmaceutical exchange-traded funds (ETF) are those ETFs which invest in the stocks and other financial securities of the companies which derive their business and revenues from research, development, manufacture, processing, marketing or distribution of pharmaceuticals and drugs of different kinds. Though pharma companies are mostly into drugs and medicines business, they may not be confined only to those two genres. Such companies may also extend to medical devices and equipment - like pacemakers, heart-beat or BP monitors and the likes. They may also extend to other related function of the health care sector, which includes distributor companies, pharmacy managing companies and care providers. This article provides the list of ETFs which belong to the Pharma category and are available for trading in the U.S. capital markets. Following is the list of all 7 exchange-traded funds that FKnol has in its database for ETFs which belong to the Pharma category:
The First Trust NASDAQ Pharmaceutical ETF tracks the most liquid US pharmaceutical companies, weighted according to factors related to value, volatility, and growth. ...Detailed Profile Dividend Frequency: Quarterly Dividend History
Category: Health & Biotech Equities
The iShares Dow Jones U.S. Pharmaceuticals ETF tracks a broad-based, cap-weighted index of US pharmaceutical companies. ...Detailed Profile Dividend Frequency: Quarterly Dividend History
Category: Health & Biotech Equities
Direxion Daily Pharmaceutical & Medical Bull 3X Shares (PILL)
The Direxion Daily Pharmaceutical & Medical Bull 3x Shares ETF provides 3x daily exposure to a multi-factor index of pharmaceutical companies in the US. ...Detailed Profile Dividend Frequency: Annually Dividend History
Category: Leveraged Equities
The Invesco Dynamic Pharmaceuticals Portfolio ETF tracks an index of US pharmaceutical companies selected and weighted based on various fundamental and risk factors. ...Detailed Profile Dividend Frequency: Quarterly Dividend History
Category: Health & Biotech Equities
The SPDR S&P Pharmaceuticals ETF tracks an equal-weighted index of US pharmaceutical companies. ...Detailed Profile Dividend Frequency: Quarterly Dividend History
Category: Health & Biotech Equities
Pharma ETFs pool in investors' money and invest it in a select basket of stocks of companies operating in the pharma sector. Different kinds of pharmaceutical ETFs exist. They include the ones which may have a regional focus - like those investing only in pharma companies of a particular country or region (like the U.S., Israel or China). Other may take a more generic global approach to pick and choose the pharma companies for investment. Few pharma ETFs may focus on type of pharmaceutical business - like generic drugs, biotech or biopharma streams. Few may like to go for medical supplies or vaccination specific drugs companies.
Where do Pharma ETFs Invest?
A long list of companies and different financial instruments exist where the Pharma exchange-traded funds may invest the money collected from the ETF investors. Below is a small sample of companies whose stocks may qualify for investment by Pharma ETFs, though there can be many more businesses and financial instruments where these ETFs can park the capital for returns:
▶ Gilead Sciences (GILD): Gilead Sciences, Inc., incorporated on June 22, 1987, is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes medicines in areas of unmet medical need. The Companys portfolio of products ....Detailed Company Profile....Dividend History
▶ Amgen Inc (AMGN): Amgen Inc., incorporated on October 31, 1986, is a biotechnology company. The Company discovers, develops, manufactures and delivers various human therapeutics. The Company operates in the human therapeutics segment. The ....Detailed Company Profile....Dividend History
▶ Pfizer, Inc. (PFE): Pfizer Inc. (Pfizer), incorporated on June 2, 1942, is a research-based global biopharmaceutical company. The Company is engaged in the discovery, development and manufacture of healthcare products. Its global portfolio ....Detailed Company Profile....Dividend History
▶ Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (REGN): Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., incorporated on January 11, 1988, is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, invents, develops, manufactures and commercializes medicines for the treatment of serious medical conditions. The Company commercializes ....Detailed Company Profile....Dividend History
▶ Eli Lilly and Co. (LLY): Eli Lilly and Company, incorporated on January 17, 1901, is engaged in drug manufacturing business. The Company discovers, develops, manufactures and markets products in two segments: human pharmaceutical products and ....Detailed Company Profile....Dividend History
▶ GlaxoSmithKline PLC (GSK): GlaxoSmithKline plc engages in the creation, discovery, development, manufacture, and marketing of vaccines, over-the-counter medicines, and health-related consumer products worldwide. It operates through four ....Detailed Company Profile....Dividend History