The Motley Fool
Which Healthcare ETF Is the Better Buy: Simplify’s Active PINK or VanEck’s Pharma-Focused PPH?
The article compares two healthcare ETFs: VanEck Pharmaceutical ETF (PPH) offers lower costs (0.36% expense ratio), higher dividends (1.9% yield), and a concentrated portfolio of 26 pharmaceutical companies with an established 15-year track record. Simplify Health Care ETF (PINK) provides broader healthcare exposure through active management of 58 positions with a unique charitable structure donating profits to cancer research, though it carries higher fees (0.51%) and lower yields (0.8%). For most long-term investors, PPH is recommended for its fundamentals, while PINK appeals to those seeking active management and charitable impact.
