(IHF) U.S. Healthcare Providers - Overview

ETF Category: Health | Exchange: NYSE ARCA (USA) | Market Cap: 947m USD | Total Return: 9.9% in 12m

Health Insurance, Managed Care, Hospitals, Medical Facilities
Total Rating 41
Safety 66
Buy Signal 0.32
Health
Category Rotation: +12.5
TER: 0.40%
AUM: 947M
Avg Turnover: 17.0M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility21.1%
VaR 5th Pctl3.49%
VaR vs Median-9.04%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio0.39
Rel. Str. IBD57.3
Rel. Str. Peer Group71.4
Character TTM
Beta0.328
Beta Downside0.414
Hurst Exponent0.523
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD29.85%
CAGR/Max DD0.06
CAGR/Mean DD0.17

Warnings

No concerns identified

Tailwinds

No distinct edge detected

Description: IHF U.S. Healthcare Providers

The iShares U.S. Healthcare Providers ETF (IHF) tracks a market-cap-weighted index of U.S. companies within the healthcare provider sector. The fund allocates a minimum of 80% of its assets to index constituents, which primarily include health insurance companies, diagnostic centers, and hospital management firms. As a non-diversified fund, it maintains concentrated positions in a smaller number of high-market-cap securities compared to broader healthcare indices.

The healthcare provider business model often relies on managed care structures, where companies generate revenue through premium collection and negotiate service rates with medical facilities. This sector is heavily influenced by federal reimbursement rates and shifting demographic trends, such as the aging U.S. population. For a deeper dive into these fundamentals, ValueRay provides additional analytical tools.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • Medical loss ratios dictate profit margins as healthcare utilization rates fluctuate
  • Managed care organizations face federal reimbursement rate pressure from Medicare Advantage
  • Regulatory changes in PBM pricing models impact top-line pharmacy revenue growth
  • Consolidation through vertical integration drives operational efficiency across major providers
  • Aging US demographics increase long-term demand for private health insurance services
What is the price of IHF shares?

As of June 08, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 51.93 with a total of 469,715 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +3.34%, over one month by +6.09%, over three months by +15.95% and over the past year by +9.94%.

Is IHF a buy, sell or hold?

U.S. Healthcare Providers has no consensus analysts rating.