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IE0009QS7W62
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WHCA ETF · iShares MSCI World Health Care Sector Advanced UCITS ETF

The WHCA Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by iShares. It is built to track an index: MSCI World Health Care Advanced Select 20 35 Capped Index. The WHCA ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 116 underlying holdings. The dividend policy is capitalization.
Share class
Acc
USD
Last update Yesterday at 7:00 AM UTC
LIVE
CLOSED
This fund is part ofWorld Health Care1M perf.+1.64%
Last price
€4.47
1M perf.
+0.37%
1M flows
-€14M
AuM
€252M
E/R
0.18%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
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WHCA
€4.47

Performance & flows

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January 26, 2026 → April 24, 2026
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WHCA
$5.25
-9.54%
World Health Care
-7.74%

Historic performance and flows

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Perf.
+0.37%
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-9.54%
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+5.67%
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+3.15%
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N/A
-1.17%
-1.17%
-6.42%
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Flows

Key fund info

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Main characteristics
Issuer
ISIN
IE0009QS7W62
AuM
€252M
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E/R
0.18%
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Replication rating
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ESG Consensus®
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More details
NAV
4/24/2026
$5.25
1D NAV change
-1.28%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
116
Inception date
11/5/2021
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Distribution
Sweden
Slovakia
Hungary
Poland
Norway
Legal structure
Open-end Investment Company
Base currency
USD
Classification
Product type
Benchmark
MSCI World Health Care Advanced Select 20 35 Capped Index
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Share class info
USD capitalizing 
Total AuM of fund
€750M
Decimalisation of shares
No
Investment strategy
The Fund seeks to track the performance of an index composed of developed market equities in the health care sector.
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
-9.54%
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+5.67%
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+3.15%
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N/A
Volatility
Perf./Volatility
Max drawdown
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
PRIIPS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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Exposure

Countries
USA
66.90%
Switzerland
12.28%
United Kingdom
5.37%
Japan
4.08%
Denmark
2.65%
France
1.99%
Ireland
1.57%
Australia
1.35%
Unavailable
0.57%
Other
3.24%
Sectors
Health Care
91.32%
Unavailable
7.15%
Other
1.53%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 116
Top 15 holdings
Data as of March 31, 2026
LILLY
JOHNSON&JOHNSON
NOVARTIS
ABBVIE
ASTRAZENECA
MERCK & CO INC
CH1499059983
GILEAD SCIENCES
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UNITEDHEALTH GRP
AMGEN-T
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS
MCKESSON
INTUITIVE SURGICAL
AMERISOURCEBERGEN
CARDINAL HEALTH
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Sustainability

Integrates ESG criteria
Yes
SDG

ESG Consensus® by Conser

Data as of February 27, 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.


WHCA’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either A+, A, or A-.

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Holdings review
93.95% of holdings have positive scoring
6.63% of holdings have negative scoring
5.25%
70.49%
18.20%
5.99%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Replication

Trackinsight replication rating:
1-year trailing difference
As of March 31, 2026
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WHCA
N/A
Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of March 31, 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

iShares
iShares ID Card
Number of funds
1740
Total AuM
€5.17T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 1.51%
Average expense ratio
0.284%
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Frequently asked questions about WHCA

What does iShares MSCI World Health Care Sector Advanced UCITS ETF, WHCA, invest in?

WHCA is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Other Large and Mid-Cap Developed markets Health Care Equities.

Which benchmark or index does WHCA replicate?

WHCA tracks the MSCI World Health Care Advanced Select 20 35 Capped NR Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.

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

WHCA carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.18%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.

When was WHCA launched?

WHCA was introduced to the market on November 5, 2021. It trades on Sweden, among other exchanges

Who is the ETF issuer of WHCA?

iShares MSCI World Health Care Sector Advanced UCITS ETF, WHCA, is provided by iShares. Learn more about iShares here.

Does WHCA have multiple share classes?

Yes, WHCA is available in multiple share classes, which may differ by distribution policy (e.g., accumulating vs. distributing), currency or hedging. Explore the different share classes .

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

WHCA oversees €252M in assets as of April 24, 2026.

How has WHCA performed lately?

Based on data from April 24, 2026, WHCA returned 0.37% over the past month, -9.54% over the last three months and -6.42% year-to-date.

What are the latest inflows or outflows for WHCA?

As of April 24, 2026, WHCA recorded net flows of -€14M over the last month and +€126M year-to-date.

Does WHCA distribute dividends?

WHCA follows a capitalizing, meaning it reinvests income within the fund.

What are the main country or region exposures of WHCA?

As of March 31, 2026, WHCA has significant geographic allocations in USA, Switzerland and United Kingdom.

In which sector or theme does WHCA invest in?

As of March 31, 2026, WHCA focuses largely on Health Care.

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

As of March 31, 2026, WHCA holds 116 positions in its portfolio, with 53.21% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the main positions in WHCA?

As of March 31, 2026, WHCA top three holdings include LILLY, JOHNSON&JOHNSON and NOVARTIS.

What is the base currency of WHCA?

The base currency of WHCA is USD.

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