Will the Biotech sector sustain its momentum in 2024?

Key Points

  • Biotech's iShares ETF (IBB) experienced a near 4% upswing on the year's first trading day, outshining struggling sectors.
  • The IBB ETF now faces critical resistance at $138 after a robust three-month climb.
  • AMGN, VRTX, and GILD, the top holdings in the ETF, significantly impact the sector's direction based on their individual performances.
  • 5 stocks we like better than iShares Biotechnology ETF

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Companies Mentioned in This Article

CompanyMarketRank™Current PricePrice ChangeDividend YieldP/E RatioConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target
Amgen (AMGN)
4.7123 of 5 stars
$269.98+0.2%3.33%21.62Moderate Buy$296.95
Gilead Sciences (GILD)
4.9992 of 5 stars
$65.42+0.2%4.71%181.72Hold$84.50
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX)
4.2607 of 5 stars
$397.48-0.1%N/A28.62Hold$429.45
iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB)N/A$126.49+0.7%0.32%N/AN/AN/A
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