Franklin Genomic Advancements ETF (HELX)
About this ETF
This fund aims to generate substantial capital growth by strategically investing in a diverse array of equity securities. Its portfolio includes companies based within the United States as well as those operating in international markets, encompassing both established and emerging economies. The core investment thesis of the fund centers on companies engaged in genomic advancements. Specifically, it seeks out firms that the investment manager believes are fundamentally dedicated to, or are poised to significantly benefit from, efforts to prolong and enhance the overall quality of life for both humans and animals. This is accomplished by integrating cutting-edge technological and scientific innovations, improvements, and breakthroughs in the field of genomics directly into their business models and operations.
Price
Top 10 holdings
| GUARDANT HEALTH INC GH | 9.64% |
| NATERA INC NTRA | 7.37% |
| KRYSTAL BIOTECH INC KRYS | 6.19% |
| LIGAND PHARMACEUTICALS LGND | 4.59% |
| BRIDGEBIO PHARMA INC BBIO | 4.01% |
| ADAPTIVE BIOTECHNOLOGIES ADPT | 3.89% |
| UNITED THERAPEUTICS CORP UTHR | 3.52% |
| ELI LILLY & CO LLY | 2.91% |
| VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS IN VRTX | 2.67% |
| INSMED INC INSM | 2.63% |
Sector mix
Price chart
Returns
| 1 month | +13.61% |
| 3 months | +21.50% |
| 6 months | +6.46% |
| Year to date | +9.42% |
| 1 year | +39.40% |
| 3 years (ann.) | +10.12% |
| 5 years (ann.) | -5.24% |
| 10 years (ann.) | — |
Risk profile
| Volatility (1y, ann.) | 21.94% |
| Sharpe (1y) | 1.62 |
| Sharpe (3y) | 0.56 |
| Sortino (1y) | 2.78 |
| Max drawdown (1y) | -18.01% |
| Max drawdown (5y) | -58.85% |
| Max drawdown (full) | -58.85% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 (1y) | 0.97 |
| Correlation vs S&P 500 (1y) | 0.55 |
Technical outlook as of 2026-07-13
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Full holdings
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Sector breakdown
Geographic exposure
Cost vs. peers
Comparison universe: 6,948 funds of the same asset class.
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Dividend history
Distributing share class Income is paid out to shareholders.
| Ex-date | Payment | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-30 | 2026-01-08 | USD 0.1433 |
| 2021-12-30 | 2022-01-07 | USD 0.0039 |
| 2021-12-13 | 2021-12-21 | USD 0.1142 |
| 2020-12-14 | 2020-12-23 | USD 0.0518 |
ESG profile
Benchmark: average of 4,066 funds of the same asset class with derived ESG data.
Similar ETFs
| Fund | TER | AUM (USD) | Yield (TTM) | Return 1y | Sharpe 1y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF VTI | 0.03% | 2.30T | 1.05% | +19.93% | 1.48 |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF VOO | 0.03% | 1.70T | 1.07% | +19.68% | 1.49 |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF IVV | 0.03% | 894.38B | 1.09% | +19.68% | 1.49 |
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF SPY | 0.09% | 789.23B | 1.00% | +19.71% | 1.49 |
| SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust 1557.T | 0.09% | 789.09B | 0.49% | +37.54% | 2.26 |
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF SPY.AX | 0.09% | 788.13B | 1.00% | +11.84% | 1.13 |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF VXUS | 0.05% | 652.30B | 2.61% | +20.58% | 1.21 |
| Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 QQQ | 0.18% | 481.14B | 0.43% | +28.14% | 1.43 |
| Vanguard Growth ETF VUG | 0.03% | 393.80B | 0.39% | +16.85% | 0.99 |
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF VEA | 0.03% | 317.30B | 2.60% | +21.64% | 1.23 |
Cheaper alternatives
No fund of the class reaches 60% portfolio overlap — showing the cheapest funds of the class instead.
| Fund | TER | AUM (USD) | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Growth ETF VUG | 0.03% | 393.80B | 3.3% |
| Vanguard Small-Cap ETF VB | 0.03% | 182.70B | 2.9% |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF VTI | 0.03% | 2.30T | 2.9% |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF SPYM | 0.02% | 159.32B | 2.8% |
| iShares Core S&P 500 UCITS ETF SXR8.DE | 0.07% | 151.54B | 2.8% |

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