Biotech Giants vs. Emerging Innovators: Which ETF Is the Better Buy?

The article compares two biotech ETFs: VanEck Biotech ETF (BBH), which concentrates on 26 industry leaders like Amgen and Gilead Sciences, versus State Street SPDR S&P Biotech ETF (XBI), which provides broad exposure to 165 companies including emerging innovators. While both have identical 0.35% expense ratios and 0.4% dividend yields, XBI offers lower volatility risk and is recommended as the better buy for long-term investors seeking exposure to the industry's next big winners.

10/22/2026, 5:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Global Oral Drugs Market is Predicted to Surpass USD 1 Trillion Mark by 2034 | DelveInsight

The global oral drugs market is experiencing steady growth driven by increasing chronic disease prevalence and patient preference for convenient treatment options. The market is projected to grow from USD 1 trillion in 2025 to USD 1.6 trillion by 2034 at a ~6% CAGR. North America leads with 36% market share, while Asia-Pacific is expected to register the fastest growth. Key drivers include advancements in drug delivery technologies, expansion of oral therapies across oncology and other therapeutic areas, and rising pharmaceutical R&D investments.

10/21/2026, 1:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

Gilead Sciences Is on an FDA Approval Hot Streak. Should You Buy the Stock Like There's No Tomorrow?

Gilead Sciences has outperformed broader equities this year, climbing nearly 30%, driven by strong financial results and regulatory progress. The company's Q2 revenue reached $7.8 billion (up 10% YoY), with HIV products generating $5.7 billion. Recent FDA approvals include Bixlenvo for HIV and Hepcludex for hepatitis delta, while Trodelvy received a label expansion for first-line metastatic triple-negative breast cancer treatment. With a solid dividend yield of 2.2% and flagship products like Biktarvy, Gilead appears attractive for long-term investors despite the stock's recent gains.

10/18/2026, 12:50 PM • The Motley Fool

Which iShares Healthcare ETF Is the Better Buy: Biotech-Focused IBB or Broad IYH?

The article compares two healthcare ETFs: IBB (biotech-focused) and IYH (broad healthcare). IBB has delivered stronger 1-year returns (38% vs 17.4%) but exhibits higher volatility and deeper drawdowns. IYH offers lower costs, higher dividend yield, and broader diversification, making it better for most long-term investors, while IBB suits those with conviction in biotech momentum who can tolerate volatility.

10/11/2026, 7:09 PM • The Motley Fool

Better Pharmaceuticals ETF: VanEck's PPH vs. Invesco PJP

VanEck Pharmaceutical ETF (PPH) offers lower costs (0.36% expense ratio) and higher dividend yield (2%), making it better for long-term buy-and-hold investors. Invesco Pharmaceuticals ETF (PJP) delivered stronger 1-year returns (41% vs 31%) with more balanced U.S.-focused holdings, but charges higher fees (0.58%) and offers lower yield (0.9%).

10/02/2026, 8:13 PM • The Motley Fool

Better Healthcare ETF: Invesco's Biotech-Focused IBBQ vs. iShares' Broad IYH

The Invesco Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF (IBBQ) offers lower costs (0.19% expense ratio) and higher 1-year returns (44.6%), making it suitable for growth-focused investors willing to accept volatility. The iShares U.S. Healthcare ETF (IYH) provides broader diversification across 100 healthcare holdings with higher dividend yield (1.1%) and lower volatility, appealing to conservative investors seeking stability and income.

09/22/2026, 10:04 PM • The Motley Fool

Co-development Deals in Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology 2016-2026 | Pharmaceutical Co-Development Deals Reshape R&D Strategies as Companies Share Risk, Costs and Commercial Opportunities

A comprehensive market research report analyzing co-development deals in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology from 2016-2026 has been released. The report covers deal structures, financial terms, the top 25 most active dealmakers, and provides access to actual SEC-filed contract documents. Co-development partnerships are highlighted as a strategic approach for companies to share R&D costs, risks, and commercial opportunities while accelerating product development timelines.

09/22/2026, 10:59 AM • GlobeNewswire

CAR T-Cell Therapy for Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Market Set for Expansion Through 2036, Fueled by Treatment Innovation and Rising Patient Demand

The CAR T-cell therapy market for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is projected to grow at a 7% CAGR from 2026 to 2036, reaching from a 2025 valuation of $3.20 billion across seven major markets. Growth is driven by broader clinical adoption, new indications, earlier-line use, and innovation in autologous and allogeneic platforms. The U.S. dominates with $1.90 billion in 2025 market value, while diffuse large B-cell lymphoma represents the largest patient population with approximately 78,000 cases across the markets.

09/16/2026, 4:55 AM • GlobeNewswire

CAR T-Cell Therapy for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Market Set for Strong Growth Through 2036, Driven by Next-Generation Innovation and Expanding Patient Access

The CAR-T cell therapy market for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is projected to grow at a 6.8% CAGR from 2026 to 2036, reaching from $300 million in 2025. The market is driven by approved therapies like KYMRIAH, TECARTUS, and AUCATZYL, with emerging innovations including allogeneic platforms and CD7-targeting therapies. Key challenges include relapse rates, manufacturing complexity, and toxicity management, while opportunities exist in earlier treatment lines and off-the-shelf platforms.

09/16/2026, 4:54 AM • GlobeNewswire

Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Clinical Trial Pipeline Appears Robust With 25+ Key Pharma Companies Actively Working in the Domain | DelveInsight

The chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) clinical trial pipeline shows robust activity with 25+ pharmaceutical companies developing 25+ pipeline drugs. Key players including Merck, Enliven Therapeutics, ImmunoForge, and others are advancing promising therapies like TERN-701, ELVN-001, and KF1601 across various clinical stages. The market is evolving from established tyrosine kinase inhibitors toward newer selective agents targeting resistance, intolerance, and treatment-free remission.

09/08/2026, 1:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

Unlocking Opportunity: Dominate the Market of CAR/TCR/TIL Therapies in Oncology with Confidence. See Exactly How Gilead, Cellectis, MediGene, GenScript, and CARsgen Are Positioned to Win Through 870+ Rivals

ResearchAndMarkets.com released a comprehensive analytical tool tracking CAR/TCR/TIL therapies in oncology, monitoring 870+ organizations and 2,370+ drugs across the pipeline. The tool provides competitive intelligence on leading developers including Gilead Sciences, Cellectis, MediGene, GenScript, and CARsgen Therapeutics, with 236 new therapies added in 2024/25 and over 1,700 BD&L contacts for partnership opportunities.

09/07/2026, 6:47 AM • GlobeNewswire

Healthcare ETF Comparison: Fidelity's FHLC vs. Invesco's Biotech-Focused IBBQ

Fidelity's FHLC and Invesco's IBBQ offer different healthcare investment strategies. FHLC provides broad exposure to 365 healthcare holdings with a lower 0.08% expense ratio and 1.2% dividend yield, while IBBQ focuses on biotech with higher volatility, delivering 56.4% 1-year returns but experiencing a 37.9% maximum drawdown. The choice depends on investor risk tolerance and diversification preferences.

09/02/2026, 12:12 PM • The Motley Fool

Which Healthcare ETF Offers the Better Growth Outlook: VanEck Biotech or Invesco Pharmaceuticals?

The article compares two healthcare ETFs: VanEck Biotech ETF (BBH) with a lower 0.35% expense ratio and concentrated biotech focus, versus Invesco Pharmaceuticals ETF (PJP) with higher dividend yield and broader pharma exposure. Despite PJP's superior 5-year performance and lower volatility, the article concludes BBH is the better buy based on recent outperformance, though both funds offer targeted healthcare sector exposure with different risk-return profiles.

08/28/2026, 11:31 AM • The Motley Fool

Which Biotech ETF Is a Better Buy: Concentrated Bet or Broad Basket?

Invesco Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF (IBBQ) emerges as the better choice over VanEck Biotech ETF (BBH) for most investors. IBBQ offers broader diversification with 251 holdings, lower fees (0.19% vs 0.35%), higher dividend yield (0.8% vs 0.4%), and superior 5-year returns ($1,338 vs $1,061 on $1,000 invested). While BBH's concentrated 25-stock portfolio provides focused exposure to biotech leaders, it carries higher single-company risk without compensating benefits.

08/22/2026, 7:05 AM • The Motley Fool

Invesco Nasdaq Biotech vs. Invesco Pharma: How Do These ETFs Stack Up?

The Invesco Pharmaceuticals ETF (PJP) offers concentrated exposure to 29 pharma giants with better historical returns and lower volatility, while the Invesco Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF (IBBQ) provides broader diversification across 251 holdings at a lower expense ratio of 0.19% versus 0.57%. Despite IBBQ's cost advantage, PJP is recommended as the better buy due to its significantly larger asset base ($512.6M vs $81M), which addresses liquidity concerns.

08/19/2026, 7:15 AM • The Motley Fool