About GERM™
GERM™ is designed to give exposure to the biotech companies engaged in the testing and treatments of infectious diseases. Focused on advancements with targeted exposure to the forefront of R&D, vaccines, therapies and testing technologies.
- Healthcare advancements have had the most impact in combating different diseases, with vaccines, therapies and testing being at the forefront of those developments.
- Global biotechnology services market is expected to grow from $129.14 billion in 2021 to $151.10 billion in 2022 at a CAGR of 17.0%.5
- There are over 20 combined epidemic and pandemic-prone diseases affecting the world today.6
- Variations of coronavirus have been medically documented in approximately 9 instances since 1965.7
About the Fund
The ETFMG Treatments, Testing and Advancements ETF (GERM™) holds U.S.-listed companies engaged in and at the forefront of R&D, vaccines, therapies and testing technologies.
The Fund’s investment objective seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the Prime Treatments, Testing and Advancements Index.
About the Index
The Prime Treatments, Testing and Advancements Index (the “Index”) is an Index of Prime Indexes, a division of Level ETF Ventures LLC. The Index has been created to provide investors with a reference measure that enables them to track both event-driven news and long-term trends of companies engaged in developing treatments and vaccines, or diagnostic technology, in the fight against infectious diseases.
The Index is designed to include the securities of companies engaged in performing research, development and commercialization of treatments, vaccines or biological testing for infectious diseases. These companies are known collectively as “Treatments, Testing and Advancement Companies.” An investment cannot be made directly in an Index.
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Fund Name
ETFMG Treatments Testing and Advancements ETF
NAV
17.41
Nav Price Change
-0.22
Median Bid/Ask Spread (30 Day) (%) 3
0.52
Symbol
GERM
Market Price Close
17.37
Market Price Changes
-0.04
Premium/Discount (%)
-0.21
Month End Performance
|
Last Updated 09/30/2023 |
NAV% | Market Value% |
|---|---|---|
| Cumulative | ||
| 1 Month | -8.30 | -7.25 |
| 3 Months | -13.23 | -12.88 |
| 6 Months | -14.27 | -12.01 |
| YTD | -21.60 | -19.28 |
| Since Inception Cumulative | -26.33 | -26.46 |
| Annual | ||
| 1 Year | -12.53 | -12.73 |
| 3 Year | -12.72 | -12.71 |
| 5 Year | - | - |
| Since Inception Annualized | -8.87 | -8.92 |
Quarter End Performance
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Last Updated 09/30/2023 |
NAV% | Market Value% |
|---|---|---|
| Cumulative | ||
| 1 Month | -8.30 | -7.25 |
| 3 Months | -13.23 | -12.88 |
| 6 Months | -14.27 | -12.01 |
| YTD | -21.60 | -19.28 |
| Since Inception Cumulative | -26.33 | -26.46 |
| Annual | ||
| 1 Year | -12.53 | -12.73 |
| 3 Year | -12.72 | -12.71 |
| 5 Year | - | - |
| Since Inception Annualized | -8.87 | -8.92 |
Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the Funds may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. All performance is historical and includes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Performance data current to the most recent month end may be obtained by calling 1-844-ETF-MGRS (1-844-383-6477).
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Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change at any time and should not be considered recommendations to buy or sell any security.
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