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DRUG
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DRUG ETF · BetaShares Global Healthcare ETF - Currency Hedged

The DRUG Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by BetaShares. It is built to track an index: Nasdaq Global ex-Australia Healthcare Index. The DRUG ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 55 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofWorld Health Care1M perf.+3.35%
Last price
N/A
1M perf.
-0.31%
1M flows
-€2M
AuM
€97M
TER
0.57%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
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DRUG
N/A

Performance & flows

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DRUG
A$8.21
-7.12%
World Health Care
-6.21%

Historic performance and flows

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Perf.
-0.31%
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-7.12%
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+8.42%
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+9.12%
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+21.68%
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-2.47%
-2.52%
-5.82%
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Flows

Key fund info

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Main characteristics
ISIN
AU00000DRUG1
AuM
€97M
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TER
0.57%
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Replication rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
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More details
NAV
6/3/2026
A$8.21
1D NAV change
+0.35%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
55
Inception date
8/4/2016
Jurisdiction
Australia
Distribution
Australia
Legal structure
Unit Investment Trust
Base currency
AUD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Product type
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Investment strategy
DRUG aims to track the performance of an index (before fees and expenses) that comprises the largest global healthcare companies (ex-Australia), hedged into Australian dollars.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile

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Historical risk/return profile

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Returns
-7.12%
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+8.42%
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+9.12%
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+21.68%
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Volatility
Perf./Volatility
Max drawdown
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure

Countries
USA
65.34%
United Kingdom
8.19%
Switzerland
5.27%
Japan
3.37%
France
3.08%
Denmark
2.51%
Ireland
1.67%
Cayman Islands
1.55%
Unavailable
6.52%
Other
2.49%
Sectors
Health Care
90.97%
Consumer Discretionary
1.26%
Unavailable
6.98%
Other
0.79%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 55
Top 15 holdings
Data as of April 30, 2026
JOHNSON&JOHNSON
LILLY
ABBVIE
ASTRAZENECA
UNITEDHEALTH GRP
MERCK & CO INC
NOVARTIS
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC
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INTUITIVE SURGICAL
ABBOTT LABS
GILEAD SCIENCES
NOVO-NORDISK
PFIZER
GSK PLC
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Sustainability

Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG

ESG Consensus® by Conser

Data as of March 31, 2026
Methodology

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ESG Consensus®
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ESG Consensus® is based on the Final Sustainability Grade, which itself consists of 10 grades. Our partner Conser calculates the exact grade, based on market intelligence, using their proprietary ESG Consensus® methodology.


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Holdings review
102.47% of holdings have positive scoring
4.50% of holdings have negative scoring
6.33%
82.30%
13.84%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Replication

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Not rated
1-year trailing difference
As of May 29, 2026
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DRUG
N/A
Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of May 29, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1-year cumulative return difference
Best
Worst
Daily return difference
Average
Worst
Replication information
Index
Index ticker
Index dividend policy
Replication method
Replication model

Issuer

BetaShares
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Number of funds
105
Total AuM
€43.99B
Expense ratio range
0.04% - 1.38%
Average expense ratio
0.504%

Frequently asked questions about DRUG

What does BetaShares Global Healthcare ETF - Currency Hedged, DRUG, invest in?

DRUG is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Global ex-Australia Health Care Equities.

Which benchmark or index does DRUG replicate?

DRUG tracks the Nasdaq Global ex-Australia Healthcare Hedged AUD Net Total Return Index - AUD, through a full replication replication method.

What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of DRUG?

DRUG carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.57%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.

When was DRUG launched?

DRUG was introduced to the market on August 4, 2016. It trades on Australia

Who is the ETF issuer of DRUG?

BetaShares Global Healthcare ETF - Currency Hedged, DRUG, is provided by BetaShares. Learn more about BetaShares here.

What is the current assets under management (AUM) of DRUG?

DRUG oversees €97M in assets as of June 3, 2026.

How has DRUG performed lately?

Based on data from June 3, 2026, DRUG returned -0.31% over the past month, -7.12% over the last three months and -5.82% year-to-date.

What are the latest inflows or outflows for DRUG?

As of June 3, 2026, DRUG recorded net flows of -€2M over the last month and -€8.4M year-to-date.

Does DRUG distribute dividends?

DRUG follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of June 3, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 0.42%.

What are the main country or region exposures of DRUG?

As of April 30, 2026, DRUG has significant geographic allocations in USA, United Kingdom and Switzerland.

In which sector or theme does DRUG invest in?

As of April 30, 2026, DRUG focuses largely on Health Care and Consumer Discretionary.

How many securities does DRUG hold and how diversified is it?

As of April 30, 2026, DRUG holds 55 positions in its portfolio, with 59.86% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the main positions in DRUG?

As of April 30, 2026, DRUG top three holdings include JOHNSON&JOHNSON, LILLY and ABBVIE.

What is the base currency of DRUG?

The base currency of DRUG is AUD.

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