PPH ETF

The VanEck Pharmaceutical ETF has shown strong performance but faces near-term downside risks, prompting a rating downgrade from buy to hold. PPH's valuation has increased significantly, with a high price-to-earnings ratio and concentrated portfolio, particularly in top holdings like LLY and NVO. Technical indicators suggest bearish momentum, with potential support in the mid-$80s, making it a favorable risk/reward buy on further pullback.

The healthcare sector hasn't been a bad performer, per se. Year-to-date, the S&P Health Care Select Sector Index is up 13.1%, but that lags the S&P 500 by 800 basis points, confirming investors have cause to be frustrated with blue-chip pharmaceuticals and biotechnology equities.

Looking for broad exposure to the Healthcare - Pharma segment of the equity market? You should consider the VanEck Pharmaceutical ETF (PPH), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 12/20/2011.

Broadly speaking, the healthcare sector remains a laggard relative to the broader market. As of Aug. 28, the S&P Select Sector Health Care Index was trailing the S&P 500 by 310 basis points on a year-to-date basis.

The Health Care sector bullish due to AI technology. VanEck Pharmaceutical ETF offers exposure to leading pharmaceutical companies. The defensive nature of the pharmaceutical sector makes it somewhat recession-proof, but high costs and regulatory risks are potential drawbacks.

Weight-loss medications like Ozempic are changing the way consumers approach their health habits and are also helping to support a healthcare investment thesis that has been slow recently.

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Healthcare - Pharma segment of the equity market, look no further than the VanEck Pharmaceutical ETF (PPH), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 12/20/2011.

Pharmaceuticals underperformed the S&P 500 in 2023 but have been outperforming the broader market in 2024. The PPH fund offers exposure to pharmaceutical stocks and has outperformed its peers in terms of performance and liquidity. The fund is undervalued compared to the projected earnings growth of its top holdings, making it a compelling pick for investors.

Launched on 12/20/2011, the VanEck Pharmaceutical ETF (PPH) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Healthcare - Pharma segment of the equity market.