Should You Invest in the First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology ETF (FBT)?
The First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology ETF (FBT) is a passively managed fund offering broad exposure to the biotech sector with $2.91 billion in assets. The ETF has delivered strong performance with 29.36% gains year-to-date and 55.34% over the past year, though it carries higher risk with a beta of 0.66 and 20.71% standard deviation. With a 0.55% expense ratio and a Zacks ETF Rank of 2 (Buy), FBT is positioned as a solid option for biotech exposure, though larger competitors like IBB and XBI offer lower expense ratios.