Overview
Description
iShares MSCI Europe Health Care Sector UCITS ETF EUR (Acc) is an exchange-traded fund that tracks the MSCI Europe Health Care 20/35 Capped index, focusing on large and mid-cap companies in the European health care sector. It provides targeted exposure to pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical equipment manufacturers, and other health care firms across Europe. Key holdings include Novo Nordisk A/S Class B at 25.73%, AstraZeneca PLC at 13.69%, Novartis AG at 11.54%, Roche Holding AG at 10.51%, and Sanofi SA at 6.20%, with the top 10 holdings comprising 82.6% of the portfolio. Launched on 17 November 2020 and domiciled in Ireland, this accumulating ETF reinvests dividends rather than distributing them, enhancing long-term compounding. Managed by iShares with a low total expense ratio of 0.18% p.a., it maintains a fund size of EUR 1,518 million and operates in EUR without currency hedging. This ETF plays a vital role in offering investors precise sector-specific access to Europe's resilient health care industry, known for innovation in drug development and medical technologies.
About
Address
Honthorststraat 19
11 Bermudiana Road
Amsterdam, 1071 DC, MI
Netherlands
11 Bermudiana Road
Amsterdam, 1071 DC, MI
Netherlands
Phone
+44 20 7355 9810
Website
Instrument type
ETF
Country
United Kingdom
MIC code
BCXE