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First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund (FBT)

First Trust

Page updated:
Sep 7, 2026

Fund identity

Ticker
FBT
Fund name
First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund
Fund type
ETF
Listing venue
NYSE Arca
Currency
USD
Domicile
US
Inception
Jun 19, 2006

Structure and strategy

Sponsor
First Trust
Management approach
Passive
Strategy
Tracks an equal-weighted biotechnology equity index with quarterly rebalancing.
Portfolio scope
Biotechnology equities
Portfolio implementation
Equal-weight index tracking with quarterly rebalance
Benchmark
NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index
Asset class
Equity
Category
Biotechnology

Costs and minimums

Gross expense ratio
0.55%
Total expense ratio
0.55%
Ongoing fee as of
May 1, 2026

Sources

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