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Biotech ETF Rises 23% as Drug Milestones Span Trials to Approval

The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) rose 23.1% through Oct. 23, driven by drug milestones. Merck and Moderna reported positive Phase 3 trial data for intismeran autogene. Roche's Enspryng gained FDA approval for thyroid eye disease. Eli Lilly plans to submit a weight-loss drug for FDA review in early 2027. IBB's expense ratio is 0.44%, while SPDR S&P Biotech ETF (XBI) has a 0.35% expense ratio.

iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) Sells Gilead Sciences and Amgen

iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) sold $287.9M in stocks on Thursday, including Gilead Sciences (GILD) for $23.6M, Amgen (AMGN) for $22.1M, and Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) for $21.8M. IBB's assets under management stand at $10.55B. The fund holds 227 stocks with a 21.75% year-to-date return.

IBB sentiment & insider activity

Over the past 7 days, AlphAI's AI scored 1 news story mentioning IBB (iShares Biotechnology ETF). Coverage has skewed bullish: 1 bullish, 0 neutral, and 0 bearish.

Recent IBB coverage spans market movers and financial news.

What's driving IBB

  • ETF likely to continue gaining as biotech trial data and approvals boost sector sentiment.

    econotimes.com · Oct 24, 2026

  • iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) sold $287.9M in stocks on Thursday, including Gilead Sciences (GILD) for $23.6M, Amgen (AMGN) for $22.1M, and Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) for $21.8M. IBB's assets under management stand at $10.55B. The fund holds 227 stocks with a 21.75% year-to-date return.

    gurufocus.com · Oct 5, 2026

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Biotech ETF Rises 23% as Drug Milestones Span Trials to Approval

The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) rose 23.1% through Oct. 23, driven by drug milestones. Merck and Moderna reported positive Phase 3 trial data for intismeran autogene. Roche's Enspryng gained FDA approval for thyroid eye disease. Eli Lilly plans to submit a weight-loss drug for FDA review in early 2027. IBB's expense ratio is 0.44%, while SPDR S&P Biotech ETF (XBI) has a 0.35% expense ratio.