FBT - First Trust NYSE Arca Biotech ETF
| Previous Close | 147.15 |
| Open | 147.70 |
| Bid | 0.00 x 800 |
| Ask | 0.00 x 1000 |
| Day's Range | 146.28 - 147.98 |
| 52 Week Range | 113.43 - 159.85 |
| Volume | 133,199 |
| Avg. Volume | 193,680 |
| Net Assets | 2.75B |
| NAV | 147.15 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | N/A |
| Yield | 0.00% |
| YTD Return | 18.43% |
| Beta (3Y Monthly) | 1.66 |
| Expense Ratio (net) | 0.56% |
| Inception Date | 2006-06-19 |
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Market Realist•3 months agoWhy Exelixis Stock Soared 46% in November
Exelixis stock rose from $13.87 at the close of markets on October 31, 2018, to reach $20.31 at the close of market on November 30, 2018, a ~46% increase over the last month. Exelixis stock has experienced solid growth over the last month after it hit its 52-week low of $13.42 on October 29, 2018. Exelixis stock experienced solid growth after the company released its third-quarter financial results on November 1, 2018.
Market Realist•3 months agoHow BioMarin Pharmaceutical’s Financials Look in November
BioMarin Pharmaceutical’s (BMRN) net revenues over the first nine months of this year amounted to $1.1 billion compared to $955.3 million in the same period the prior year, a ~19% YoY increase. BioMarin Pharmaceutical reported net revenues of $391.7 million in the third quarter, which reflected ~17% YoY growth.
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7 Biotech ETFs to Consider for 2019
Market Realist•3 months agoA Look at Exelixis’s Financials in November
Exelixis reported revenues of $625.2 million in the first nine months of this year compared to $332.4 million in the same period the prior year. In the third quarter, Exelixis generated revenues of $162.9 million from product sales compared to $96.4 million in the third quarter of 2017, reflecting ~69% YoY growth. Exelixis generated $62.5 million in collaboration revenues in the third quarter compared to $56.1 million in the third quarter of 2017.
- Market Realist•4 months ago
Analysts Expect Incyte to Report Revenue Growth in Third Quarter
As discussed earlier, analysts estimate Incyte (INCY) to report growth of 17.7% in its revenues to $449.2 million during the third quarter of 2018. The below graph compares the revenues of Incyte since the first quarter of 2017 and estimates for the third quarter of 2018. Incyte’s revenue stream includes product sales, royalty revenues, and other revenues from collaborations. Incyte acquired the commercial rights for Iclusig from Ariad Pharmaceuticals in 2016.
Market Realist•4 months agoAlkermes in the Third Quarter: A Performance Overview
Alkermes (ALKS) reported its third-quarter financial results on October 23. It generated net revenues of $248.7 million compared to $217.4 million in the third quarter of 2017. That was a 14% YoY (year-over-year) growth.
Market Realist•4 months agoA Financial Overview of Ionis Pharmaceuticals in October
Ionis Pharmaceuticals generated second-quarter revenues of $118.0 million compared to $122.3 million in the second quarter of 2017, which reflected ~15.0% YoY (year-over-year) growth. In the first half, Ionis Pharmaceuticals reported revenues of $262.2 million, compared to $228.1 million in the first half of 2017.
- Market Realist•5 months ago
Ionis Pharmaceuticals’ Revenue Stream
Ionis Pharmaceuticals’ (IONS) revenue stream is segregated into two segments: Research and Development revenues from the collaborative agreements with other companies, and Commercial Revenues. Commercial Revenues include licensing and royalty revenues and Spinraza royalties. The chart below compares the revenues for Ionis Pharmaceuticals since the first quarter of 2017.
Market Realist•5 months agoHow Vertex Pharmaceuticals Is Positioned Financially
In the first half of this year, Vertex Pharmaceuticals’ (VRTX) revenue grew ~40% YoY (year-over-year) to $1.4 billion from $994.6 million. Kalydeco, Orkambi, and Symdeko saw revenue of $253.0 million, $311.0 million, and $186.0 million, respectively, in Q2 2018, compared with $250.0 million, $354.0 million, and $34.0 million, respectively, in Q1 2018. Vertex’s revenue growth could boost the First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index ETF (FBT), of which Vertex comprises ~3.33%.
Market Realist•5 months agoLook at Acadia Pharmaceuticals Stock: It Rose 7.9% on Tuesday
In the second quarter, Acadia Pharmaceuticals reported net revenues of $57.1 million compared to $30.5 million in Q2 2017. Acadia Pharmaceuticals’ revenue growth could boost the share price of the First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund (FBT). Acadia Pharmaceuticals’ peers in the biopharmaceuticals market include Progenics Pharmaceuticals (PGNX), Sarepta Therapeutics (SRPT), and Amicus Therapeutics (FOLD).
- Investor's Business Daily•5 months ago
Top ETFs: First Trust Biotech Beats Larger Rivals
Smaller is better for First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund, which has become one of the top ETFs by using a concentrated portfolio.
- Market Realist•5 months ago
Estimates and Recommendations for Bluebird Bio on September 6
Wall Street analysts estimate that Bluebird Bio (BLUE) will report a 14.6% growth in revenues to ~$40.6 million in 2018 compared to $35.4 million in 2017. Its EPS is expected to be -$10.83 in 2018. Analysts estimate net adjusted loss of $556.6 million in 2018.
Market Realist•6 months agoHow Analysts View BioMarin Pharmaceutical in August
On August 30, BioMarin Pharmaceutical (BMRN) stock closed at $99.26, which is ~7% below its 52-week high of $106.20 on August 2. It hit its 52-week low of $75.81 on April 6.
- Market Realist•6 months ago
Incyte’s Revenue Stream in Q2 2018
Incyte (INCY) reported revenue of $521.5 million in the second quarter, a 59.7% rise YoY (year-over-year) compared to $326.4 million in the second quarter of 2017.
- Investor's Business Daily•6 months ago
Smaller Is Better For This Biotech Play Up More Than 20% In 2018
The ETF is up more than 20% this year, earning a spot on IBD's ETF Leaders screen. It's done that with a portfolio that's concentrated on just 30 holdings.
- Market Realist•6 months ago
What Do Analysts Expect from Ionis’s Q2 2018 Earnings?
Ionis Pharmaceuticals (IONS) is one of the leading RNA-targeted therapeutics companies. The company aims to develop best-in-class drugs for life-threatening diseases. Ionis commercializes approved products in collaboration with other pharmaceutical companies. Ionis is set to release its Q2 2018 earnings on August 7. Wall Street analysts estimate a net loss of $0.09 per share on revenues of $135.5 million in the second quarter of 2018.
- Investopedia•7 months ago
Adding Biotech ETFs to Your Portfolio
As the name suggests, the biotechnology sector combines elements of biology with the development and manufacturing of products and business ventures. Both of these components have experienced unbelievable advances in recent decades, making the biotechnology area an exciting one for investors. Best of all, biotechnology's impact covers an ever-expanding range of tangential fields and areas, including medicine, pharmaceuticals, the environment, food, genetics and much more.
- Market Realist•7 months ago
Incyte’s Q2 2018 Earnings Beat Analysts’ Revenue Estimates
Incyte (INCY) beat Wall Street analysts’ estimates for revenue but missed estimates for EPS. It reported EPS of $0.27 on revenues of $521.5 million in Q2 2018, compared to estimates for EPS of $0.34 on revenues of $473.8 million.
- Market Realist•7 months ago
Bluebird Bio’s Q2 2018 Earnings: Analysts’ Estimates
Clinical-stage biotechnology company Bluebird Bio (BLUE) is set to release its Q2 2018 results tomorrow. The company has research and development collaborations with Celgene (CELG), TC BioPharm, Lonza, MediGene, and Apceth Biopharma.
- Business Wire•7 months ago
Chile’s Pension Risk Rating Commission Approves Sale of Additional First Trust ETF
First Trust Advisors L.P. (“First Trust”), a global ETF provider and asset manager, announced that Chilean pension funds investment risk rating commission, La Comisión Clasificadora de Riesgo (CCR), has approved an additional First Trust exchange-traded fund (ETF) for sale to Chilean pension funds, known as la Asociación de Administradoras de Fondos de Pensiones (AFPs). According to Chile’s pension plan investment guidelines, before an ETF can be purchased in a pension fund, it must be approved by the CCR.
- InvestorPlace•7 months ago
5 Safe and Sound ETF Strategies for 2H
After a bumpy ride in the first half of the year, global stocks are bouncing back, with iShares MSCI ACWI Index Fund (NASDAQ:ACWI), which targets the global stock market, up 1% last week. The U.S. stocks, as indicated by SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:SPY), which tracks the S&P 500 index, is up 1.5% to start the second half versus 0.6% gain for Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF (NYSEARCA:VEU), which targets the international equity market excluding the United States.Source: Investment Zen via Flickr (Modified)
- Zacks•7 months ago
What Investors Need to Know about Biotech ETFs
Smaller biotech stocks are outperforming this year; learn more about biotech ETFs best positioned to benefit
