PBE is a smart beta ETF focused on biotechnology and genome companies with $412.99 million in assets. It has delivered strong year-to-date returns of 16.68% and one-year returns of 36.23%, but carries higher risk with a standard deviation of 20.18%.
The fund charges a 0.59% expense ratio and holds concentrated positions in healthcare stocks like Natera, Illumina, and Biogen. Cheaper alternatives like XBI and IBB are available for investors seeking lower-cost options.