NYSEARCA:IXJ

Ishares Trust S & P Global Healthcare Index (IXJ)

102.41
-0.66 (0.64%)
as of Aug 14, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 1 opinions in the last 12 months.

The Ishares Trust S & P Global Healthcare Index ETF (IXJ-N) is recognized as a top choice for healthcare exposure, particularly appealing to investors looking for dividend-paying options. Its broad-based focus includes major large-cap healthcare companies, spanning pharmaceuticals, healthcare products, and services, making it a strong contender for both defensive and growth characteristics. While the ETF has shown steady performance, experts note that the healthcare sector is often susceptible to government-related changes, especially in the U.S., which may introduce some volatility due to pricing pressures. Investors are encouraged to consider their currency preferences when selecting between IXJ and similar options, with the understanding that healthcare investments often involve navigating regulatory dynamics.

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Fair Value
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WEAK BUY
Best healthcare ETF with dividend?

For healthcare, you really need to look south of the border. Limited offerings in Canada, where it's either marijuana or senior living.

Consider either IXJ or XHC, depending on what currency you want to purchase in. Broad-based, with major large-cap healthcare names. Pharma, healthcare products, services, and includes UNH. Likes the space, as you get both defensive and growth characteristics.

Yes, it is fairly steady, but healthcare is always subject to things happening from government (especially in the US) such as pricing pressure. So that could cause a bit of volatility.

BUY

Likes healthcare in general, a larger weight for him. Healthcare has been the leader YTD, only 11 days into the new year. Great, diversified way to own international and US names in the healthcare space. About 70% US, rest international. With healthcare, you get growth and defense. 42 bps.

BUY
His preference in the space. Basket of global healthcare names, and only a 40 bps MER.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Nov 24/21, Up 0.02%) Flat, but still beating the S&P by a wide margin. Likes healthcare, it's his 2nd or 3rd largest sector weighting right now. Solid names with both defensive and growth characteristics. Nice dividend, too.
TOP PICK
Healthcare has both defensive characteristics + growth attributes. Includes medical devices, pharma, medicare, biotechnology. Usually strong balance sheets with lots of cash, paving the way for higher dividends, share buybacks, and M&A activity. Aging population and growing middle class enhance prospects for healthcare. 70% is in US names. JNJ, PFE, Roche Holdings, ABT, UNH. Yield is about 1.1%.
BUY

This is an interesting one and he has no problems with it. The one thing is that it is about 60% US, so it is not that much diversification on a global basis. Nothing wrong with that though.

COMMENT

Healthcare has been one of the spaces that has had very good earnings growth in the S&P and probably global as well. A very stable space. Probably a little bit of a stretch in terms of valuation. He tends to like some of the biotech names. Feels healthcare will continue to run because of the need to own something more secure and put into things that have a nice dividend. Very little volatility.

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Ishares Trust S & P Global Healthcare Index (IXJ) Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ishares Trust S & P Global Healthcare Index stock symbol?

Ishares Trust S & P Global Healthcare Index is a American stock, trading under the symbol IXJ (previously IXJ-N on Stockchase) on the NYSE Arca (IXJ). It is usually referred to as AMEX:IXJ or IXJ

Is Ishares Trust S & P Global Healthcare Index a buy or a sell?

In the last year, 1 stock analyst issued a Buy, Sell, or Hold rating on IXJ (previously IXJ-N on Stockchase). 1 analyst recommended to BUY and 0 analysts recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst rating is WEAK BUY. Read the latest stock experts' ratings for Ishares Trust S & P Global Healthcare Index.

Is Ishares Trust S & P Global Healthcare Index a good investment or a top pick?

Ishares Trust S & P Global Healthcare Index was recommended as a Top Pick by Stan Wong on 2025-11-13. Read the latest stock experts ratings for Ishares Trust S & P Global Healthcare Index.

Why is Ishares Trust S & P Global Healthcare Index stock dropping?

Earnings reports or recent company news can cause the stock price to drop. Read stock experts' recommendations for Ishares Trust S & P Global Healthcare Index.

Is Ishares Trust S & P Global Healthcare Index worth watching?

Ishares Trust S & P Global Healthcare Index is followed by 18 investors on Stockchase and is a trending stock that is worth watching.

What is Ishares Trust S & P Global Healthcare Index stock price?

On 2026-08-14, Ishares Trust S & P Global Healthcare Index (IXJ) stock closed at a price of $102.41.