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Virtus Biotech ETF (BBP): outlook, holdings and fees

Virtus Biotech ETF (BBP) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Virtus. The expense ratio is 0.77% and the yield is 0.00%. The ten largest holdings are 28% of the fund.

Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026

ATLAS view on BBP

Last price$102.35 (-1.8%)
ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month51%
Likely 1-month range (50%)$97.60 – $107.83
Normal 1-day range (±1σ)±1.7%
Distribution yield0.00%

ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.

BBP fund facts

IssuerVirtus
ThemeBiotech
Assets under management$127M
Expense ratio0.77%
Number of holdings50
Portfolio turnover48%
InceptionDec 16, 2014
ExchangeNYSE

Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest not less than 80% of its assets in component securities of the index. The index seeks to track the performance of the common stock of U.S. exchange-listed biotechnology companies with at least one drug therapy approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for marketing.

BBP top holdings

HoldingSectorWeight
Moderna Inc MRNAHealthcare5.54%
Iovance Biotherapeutics Inc IOVAHealthcare4.76%
Omeros Corporation OMERHealthcare2.94%
Verastem Inc VSTMHealthcare2.51%
Precigen Inc PGENHealthcare2.27%
Halozyme Therapeutics Inc HALOHealthcare1.98%
Xeris Pharmaceuticals Inc XERSHealthcare1.89%
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals Ltd KNSAHealthcare1.94%
Rigel Pharmaceuticals Inc RIGLHealthcare1.96%
NantKwest Inc NKHealthcare1.87%

Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.

BBP sector breakdown

SectorWeight
Healthcare100.0%

By region: North America 95.1%, Asia Emerging 2.0%, United Kingdom 1.5%, Europe Developed 1.4%.

BBP returns and risk

Year to date+27.3%
1 year+40.8%
3 years (annualised)+27.8%
5 years (annualised)+15.1%
10 years (annualised)+11.8%
Volatility (3 years)20.2%
Sharpe ratio (3 years)1.13

Past returns do not guarantee future results.

BBP: frequently asked questions

What does BBP invest in?

Virtus Biotech ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Moderna Inc (5.5%), Iovance Biotherapeutics Inc (4.8%), Omeros Corporation (2.9%), Verastem Inc (2.5%), Precigen Inc (2.3%).

What is the BBP expense ratio?

0.77% a year: about $77.00 for every $10,000 invested.

What is the BBP dividend yield?

0.00%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.

Will BBP go up?

Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 51%, with a likely range (50%) of $97.60 to $107.83 from $102.35 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.

How has BBP performed?

Year to date +27.3%, one year +40.8%, three years +27.8% a year, five years +15.1% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.

Similar ETFs: Biotech

Educational information, not investment advice. Disclaimer

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