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Launched on 02/05/2001, the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Healthcare - Biotech segment of the equity market.

Earlier this week, the Trump administration froze and then rescinded the freeze on federal funding for several programs, including research funding that the biotech industry relies on. Clear Street senior equity analyst and director of research, Mara Goldstein, sits down with Julie Hyman and Josh Lipton on Market Domination to discuss how to play the biotech sector as Trump's second term in the White House is underway.

The biotech scene can be seen as fairly risky for new investors who want to put money to work.

This article will provide an in-depth analysis of drugs being developed to combat cancer. Big Pharma is keenly interested in the global cancer therapeutics market, which is expected to exceed $400 billion by 2028. Every year, the FDA and EMA approve dozens of anticancer drugs, so Seeking Alpha readers should be careful when making decisions.

I reiterate a hold rating on IBB due to its stretched valuation at nearly 20x earnings and mixed technical situation. Despite a 7% YTD gain, IBB has underperformed the S&P 500, which is up 21%, and shows negative alpha. Key support and resistance levels to watch are $138-$141 and $150, respectively, with a potential bullish move to $160.

As a new regime and phase begin for the market and economy, after the FED cut interest rates by a surprising 50bps last Wednesday, several new opportunities and sector bull and bear markets might begin.

After a prolonged consolidation and downtrend following the pandemic-driven surge, the biotechnology sector is readying for a potential breakout and shifting its narrative. Represented by the iShares Biotechnology ETF NASDAQ: IBB, the sector has turned a significant corner, with previous resistance levels becoming support, setting the stage for a potential momentum shift.

The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) made its debut on 02/05/2001, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Health Care ETFs category of the market.

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Healthcare - Biotech segment of the equity market, the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 02/05/2001.

Biotechnology companies experienced an optimistic bullish cycle in 2020-2021, leading to outperformance of the Biotech index. But the cycle of interest rate increases taking place since 2022 has caused several Biotech companies to observe cash flow issues. Advances in AI, machine learning, and generative AI are likely to accelerate drug discovery processes and optimize operations in the biotech and pharma sectors, leading to growth opportunities.