iShares U.S. Healthcare Providers ETF [IHF] Stock Forecast

Launched on 05/01/2006, the iShares U.S. Healthcare Providers ETF (IHF) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Healthcare - Healthcare - Providers segment of the equity market.

Pharmaceuticals/biotechnology and healthcare providers still have good value scores. Healthcare equipment is the less attractive subsector.

Sector ETF report for IHF

The healthcare industry plays a crucial role in the United States economy, contributing substantially to the GDP and providing jobs for millions of people. Investors looking for stocks that can offer stability during market downturns may find the healthcare sector appealing because the demand for healthcare services tends to remain steady over time.

Sector ETF report for IHF

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IHF tracks 70 U.S. Health Care provider companies. Fees are high at 0.39% per year, but IHF is the best-performing Health Care ETF over the last three and five years. For investors with at least a three-year time horizon, IHF has rarely trailed the S&P 500 Index since its May 2006 inception. IHF also has the second-best 10-year track record.

Sector ETF report for IHF