IXJ News & Analysis

IHE vs IXJ: 39.7% vs 10% 1-Year Returns in ETFs Comparison

The iShares U.S. Pharmaceuticals ETF (IHE) has posted a 1-year return of 39.70% as of May 20, 2026, while the iShares Global Healthcare ETF (IXJ) reported a return of 10.00%. Both funds have similar expense ratios, with IHE at 0.38% and IXJ at 0.40%. IHE's assets under management (AUM) stand at $883.6 million, compared to IXJ's $3.6 billion. Additionally, IHE has a higher dividend yield of 1.70% versus IXJ's 1.50%, indicating potential advantages for investors favoring domestic pharmaceutical exposure.