First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund (FBT) Price, Holdings, & News

ETF Overview

The First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund (FBT) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the NYSE Arca Biotechnology index. The fund tracks an equal-weighted index of US biotechnology stocks. FBT was launched on Jun 19, 2006 and is managed by First Trust.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $155.12 to $156.83
• 50-Day Range: $145.67 to $175.47
• 52-Week Range: $141.38 to $183.60
• Volume: 9,175 shs
• Average Volume: 25,892 shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.02 billion
• Assets Under Management: $1.01 billion
• Dividend Yield: 0.75%
• Net Expense Ratio: 0.56%
• Aggregate Rating: Moderate Buy

FBT ETF - Frequently Asked Questions

How have FBT shares performed this year?

First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund's stock was trading at $166.21 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, FBT shares have decreased by 5.6% and is now trading at $156.83.
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Who are First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund's major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund include LPL Financial LLC (2.81%), Envestnet Asset Management Inc. (1.76%), GAMMA Investing LLC (1.47%) and Stonebridge Financial Group LLC (1.17%).

How do I buy shares of First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund?

Shares of FBT stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund investors own include DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC), The RMR Group (RMR), Waste Connections (WCN), AUO (AUOTY), American Water Works (AWK) and Triple Flag Precious Metals (TFPM).

Fund Details

• Issuer: First Trust
• Fund Name: First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund
• Tax Classification: Regulated Investment Company
• Stock Exchange: NYSEARCA
• Current Symbol: NYSEARCA:FBT
• Inception Date: 6/19/2006
• Fund Manager: Daniel J. Lindquist, Jon Erickson David McGarel, RogerTestin, Stan Ueland, Chris Peterson, Erik Russo
• Web: N/A
• Phone: N/A

Fund Focus

• Asset Class: Equity
• Benchmark: NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index
• Category: Sector
• Focus: Health Care
• Development Level: Developed Markets
• Region: North America
• Number of Holdings: 31

Fund Statistics

• Assets Under Management: $1.06 billion
• Average Daily Volume: $31,627.40
• Discount/Premium: -0.01%

Administrator, Advisor and Custodian

• Administrator: The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
• Advisor: First Trust Advisors L.P.
• Custodian: The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
• Distributor: First Trust Portfolios L.P.
• Transfer Agent: The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
• Trustee: N/A
• Lead Market Maker: RBC Capital Markets

Options

• Optionable: N/A
• Short Interest: 3,300 shs

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 6,550,000
• Beta: 0.70
• Creation Unit: 50,000
• Creation Fee: $500.00