First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund (FBT)
- Expense ratio0.54%
- Net assets$2.98B
- Dividend yield0.00%
- 1-year return+42.03%
- Holdings30
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FBT performance
Annual returns & drawdowns →- YTD+29.64%
- 1 year+42.03%
- 3 years+26.48%/yr
- 5 years+10.29%/yr
- 10 years+11.17%/yr
- 1Y volatility
- 19.44%
- 3Y volatility
- 19.24%
- 3Y Sharpe ratio
- 0.94
Returns include reinvested distributions; 3-, 5- and 10-year figures are annualized.
FBT top 10 holdings
All holdings →| # | Symbol | Name | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HALO | Halozyme Therapeutics Inc | 3.66% |
| 2 | EXEL | Exelixis Inc | 3.65% |
| 3 | GMAB | Genmab AS | 3.62% |
| 4 | BGNE | BeiGene Ltd | 3.60% |
| 5 | AMGN | Amgen Inc | 3.60% |
| 6 | BIIB | Biogen Inc | 3.52% |
| 7 | ALKS | Alkermes Plc | 3.50% |
| 8 | ARGX | argenx NV ADR | 3.49% |
| 9 | REGN | Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc | 3.48% |
| 10 | UTHR | United Therapeutics Corporation | 3.43% |
The top 10 holdings make up 35.5% of the fund (30 holdings in total). As of October 25, 2026.
About First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund
The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the securities that comprise the index. The index is an equal-dollar weighted index designed to measure the performance of 30 leading biotechnology companies.
FBT ETF FAQ
What is the FBT expense ratio?
First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund has a net expense ratio of 0.54%, or $54.00 a year for every $10,000 invested.
How much money is in FBT?
First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund has about $2.98B in net assets.
What are the top holdings of FBT?
The largest positions in FBT are Halozyme Therapeutics Inc (3.66%), Exelixis Inc (3.65%), Genmab AS (3.62%). The fund holds 30 securities in total.
How has FBT performed?
FBT returned +42.03% over the past year and +10.29% a year over the past five years, including reinvested distributions.
Does FBT pay dividends?
FBT has a dividend yield of 0.00%.
When was FBT launched?
First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund began trading on June 19, 2006.