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First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology ETF: (FBT)

(Delayed Data from NYSE) As of Jul 22, 2024 03:35 PM ET

$161.77 USD

161.77
169,866

+1.57 (0.98%)

Volume: 169,866

Zacks ETF Rank

This is our ETF rating system that serves as a timeliness indicator for ETFs over the next 6 months:

Zacks Rank Definition
1 Strong Buy
2 Buy
3 Hold
4 Sell
5 Strong Sell

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2 - Buy of 5   2      

After-Market: $161.65 -0.12 (-0.07 %) 4:18 PM ET

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Can Biotech ETFs Gain From Positive Booster Update?

In an effort to combat the coronavirus outbreak and accelerate the distribution process of extra doses in the United States, the FDA has approved the vaccine booster shots.

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Pfizer Vaccine Approval Triggers a Surge in Biotech ETFs

The biotech space has once again come under the spotlight as the FDA has granted the first full U.S. approval to Pfizer (PFE)/BioNTech's (BNTX) coronavirus vaccine.

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Biotech ETFs to Benefit From Latest Booster Update

The U.S. government's plans to make COVID-19 vaccine booster shots available from next month will likely increase the profits of vaccine makers.

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Delta Variant Surge Brings Biotech ETFs in Focus

The biotech sector seems like a lucrative investment space as the delta variant of coronavirus continues to spread.

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Biogen's Alzheimer's Drug Approval Puts Biotech ETFs in Spotlight

The FDA's approval of the first new drug to treat Alzheimer's disease in about 20 years has attracted investors' attention toward the biotech sector while sparking new controversies.

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Top-Performing Biotech ETFs of Last Week

Investors may want to tap the bullishness in the sector with the best biotech ETFs of last week.

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Biotech ETFs to Suffer as US Backs IP Waiver for COVID-19 Vaccines

The Biden administration recently informed about supporting the waiver of intellectual property protections for COVID-19 vaccines that has been proposed by South Africa and India.

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Top COVID-19 Vaccine Stories of April Put Biotech ETFs in Focus

Let's take a look at some top coronavirus vaccine stories of April and the possible impact they can have on biotech ETFs.

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Top COVID-19 Vaccine Stories of March Put Biotech ETFs in Focus

Investors are closely tracking the progress in coronavirus vaccine development amid the pandemic's renewed resurgence with multiple mutants.

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A Guide to Biotech ETF Investing Amid the Coronavirus Crisis

The biotech space had an impressive run on the bourses in 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic triggered a race to roll out vaccine and treatment.

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ETF Market Outlook & Picks for 2021

Two ETF experts share their market outlook and top picks for 2021.

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ETFs to Tap AstraZeneca Mega-Deal to Buy Alexion

AstraZeneca has agreed to buy rare-disease specialist Alexion Pharmaceuticals for $39 billion. The deal would represent the biggest transaction in pharmaceuticals since 2019.

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ETF Sectors to Bet on Positive Vaccine News

The introduction of the coronavirus vaccine is expected to help in the economic recovery, especially for sectors which have taken a hit from the social-distancing and lockdown measures.

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Biotech ETFs in Focus as the COVID-19 Vaccine Race Intensifies

Johnson & Johnson's entry into the late-stage trials has increased optimism in the coronavirus vaccine development.

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How Will Biotech ETFs React to Vaccine Makers' Safety Pledge?

Nine vaccine developers have jointly pledged to observe high ethical standards in conducting clinical studies and manufacturing of vaccines.

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Biotech ETFs to Shine Bright on Coronavirus Vaccine Progress

AstraZeneca's initiation of a phase III study has heated up competition to bring a coronavirus vaccine to the markets.

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Red Hot ETF Areas Amid the Coronavirus Crisis

Let's check out some ETF areas that will remain solid investment picks even as the coronavirus cases show a sharp spike.

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Late-Stage Coronavirus Vaccine Trials Begin: Biotech ETFs to Gain

Two major vaccine developers' entrance into the final stage trials is expected to boost investor optimism.

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Biotech ETFs to Gain on Coronavirus Vaccine Progress

The race to find a coronavirus vaccine is heating up as the latest positive data from progress in trials are being published.

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Moderna Inches Closer to Coronavirus Vaccine: ETFs to Shine

Moderna plans to begin the Phase 3 study of mRNA-1273 this month.

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Biotech ETFs to Shine on Pfizer's Coronavirus Vaccine Progress

Two out of four of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine candidates, BNT162b1 and BNT162b2, have been granted the 'fast track' designation by the FDA.

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3 Hot Sector ETFs to Tide Over the Coronavirus Crisis in Q3

Here we highlight three sectors that are sizzling with investing opportunities as the second wave of the outbreak is gathering steam.

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Biotech ETFs to Gain as Coronavirus Vaccine Hopes Strengthen

As the coronavirus outbreak continues to aggravate, investors are eyeing developments in vaccine or treatments to combat the pandemic.

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How Are Biotech ETFs Reacting to Coronavirus Treatment News?

Here we take a look at how the latest updates on drugs, antibody therapies and vaccines targeted at winning the coronavirus battle can affect biotech ETFs.

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Biotech ETFs Soaring on COVID-19 Vaccine Progress

Novavax's latest progress in the Covid-19 vaccine development brings optimism to the Wall Street.