FBT - First Trust NYSE Arca Biotech ETF

NYSEArca - NYSEArca Delayed Price. Currency in USD
157.48
+0.81 (+0.52%)
At close: 4:00PM EDT
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Previous Close156.67
Open157.20
Bid0.00 x 1400
Ask0.00 x 800
Day's Range156.88 - 158.29
52 Week Range117.85 - 158.29
Volume587,936
Avg. Volume115,020
Net Assets2.32B
NAV157.17
PE Ratio (TTM)N/A
Yield0.00%
YTD Return26.24%
Beta (3y)1.58
Expense Ratio (net)0.56%
Inception Date2006-06-19
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