IBDS vs IEHS Fund Comparison

A comparison between IBDS and IEHS based on their expense ratio, growth, holdings and how well they match their benchmark performance.

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Minafi's Take on IBDS vs IEHS

Here's an in depth look at the differences between iShares iBonds Dec 2027 Term Corporate ETF ($IBDS) and iShares Evolved U.S. Healthcare Staples ETF ($IEHS).

To start off, here's a look at the basics of each fund. Keep an eye on the FI Score. That's a custom score from 0 to 100 that we generate based on how good this fund is for the casual investor. Most investors only need a handful of total funds in their portfolio. The higher the score, the more likely this is one of those few. Score alone isn't enough! Keep reading on to see how different (or perhaps similar) these two funds are.

63% FI Score
  • ibds
  • ETF
  • Bond
  • High Yield Bond

iShares iBonds Dec 2027 Term Corporate ETF

Expenses: 0.10% (Better than 1% of similar funds)

This is an OK choice for a High Yield Bond Bond fund. See why »

55% FI Score
  • iehs
  • ETF
  • Sector Equity
  • Healthcare

iShares Evolved U.S. Healthcare Staples ETF

Expenses: 0.18% (Better than 1% of similar funds)

This is an OK choice for a Healthcare Sector Equity fund. See why »

Both $IBDS and $IEHS are categorized as ETFs. ETFs have an added bonus over mutual funds of being more widely available. Mutual funds are often limited to only the issuing investment brokerage. Since these are both ETFs, you may be able to find these at a wider number of investment apps and websites.

The biggest disadvantage of ETFs is that some platforms only allow you to purchase ETFs in whole shares. So if an ETF is going for $75, you may need to invest in increments of $75. Most 401(k)'s allow for investing down to the penny, but you'll want to verify your platform allows for "fractional ETF Shares".

To learn more about the difference between these two, you can read about the difference between ETFs and Mutual Funds.

When evaluating a fund, the first things I look at are:

  • What it invests in
  • How much it charges in fees
  • How large the fund is

Let's look into these criteria one by one and see if either of these funds stands out.

Fund Holdings Comparison

Minafi's FI Score algorithm takes into account the category and market. The more niche a fund is, the lower the score. This doesn't mean it's a worse fund, but it does mean you should stop and make sure this a fund you need to diversify your portfolio.

IBDS IEHS
Market Score 4.6 /10 0.6 /10
Category Score 0.0 /10 0.0 /10
Total 4.6 0.6

A score of 10 means this is a solid market and category that almost every investor will want to have investments in. The lower the score, the more specific the investment. These scores are based on when most investors would add these funds to their portfolio. A score of 10 means that this fund (or one like it) belongs in a three-fund portfolio. The lower the score, the farther down in your portfolio a fund would go.

Winner: $IBDS

Fee Comparison

Fees are one of the biggest killers of portfolio growth. The difference between a 2% fee and a 0.04% fee over 30 years can result in your portfolio having half the total value!

If you're just getting started investing and learning how fees impact your portfolio, I'd encourage you to read through my free investment course (specifically '2.2 - All About Fees') where I go over all the different types of fees you can be charged and how to lower them.

For these two funds, IBDS has an expense ratio of 0.10% while IEHS has an expense ratio of 0.18%. In this case, both of these funds have a similar fee.

Winner: $IBDS (barely)

Fund Size Comparison

Both IBDS and IEHS have a similar number of assets under management. IBDS has 278 Million in assets under management, while IEHS has 14.3 Million.

Minafi categorizes both of these funds as small funds. Fund size is a good indication of how many other investors trust this fund. A large fund by itself doesn't mean it's a good fund, but it is one thing to consider when figuring out how to choose the right fund.

Winner: tie

Which Should You Choose? IBDS or IEHS?

Comparing these two funds isn't an apples to apples comparison. IBDS is a Bond High Yield Bond fund, while IEHS is a Sector Equity Healthcare fund.

If you're aiming to build a diversified, low-fee, tax-optimized portfolio you likely won't be choosing between these two funds since they're different enough.

Running both of these funds through Minafi's FI Score algorithm, gives IBDS a score of 63 and IEHS a score of 55.

Winner: Neither, I'd research more funds if you're looking to invest for retirement.

$IBDS

iShares iBonds Dec 2027 Term Corporate ETF

63

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Ratings
Rating Type Rating
Expense Ratio Score 10 /10
Expense Rating 9 /10
Market Score 5 /10
Category Score 0 /10
Overview
Overview Details
Fund Type ETF
Exchange NYSE ARCA
Expense Ratio 0.100%
Net Assets 278 Million
Yield 3.16%
Holdings
Description Info
Market Bond
Category High Yield Bond
Sectors
  • Basic Materials 0.00%
  • Communication Services 0.00%
  • Consumer Cyclicals 0.00%
  • Consumer Defensive 0.00%
  • Energy 0.00%
  • Financial Services 0.00%
  • Healthcare 0.00%
  • Industrials 0.00%
  • Real Estate 0.00%
  • Technology 0.00%
  • Utilities 0.00%

$IEHS

iShares Evolved U.S. Healthcare Staples ETF

55

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Ratings
Rating Type Rating
Diversification Score 9 /10
Expense Ratio Score 10 /10
Expense Rating 8 /10
Market Score 1 /10
Category Score 0 /10
Overview
Overview Details
Fund Type ETF
Exchange BATS
Expense Ratio 0.180%
Net Assets 14.3 Million
Yield 0.70%
Holdings
Description Info
Market Sector Equity
Category Healthcare
Sectors
  • Basic Materials 0.08%
  • Communication Services 0.00%
  • Consumer Cyclicals 0.16%
  • Consumer Defensive 0.51%
  • Energy 0.00%
  • Financial Services 0.00%
  • Healthcare 97.36%
  • Industrials 0.19%
  • Real Estate 1.39%
  • Technology 0.31%
  • Utilities 0.00%
Regions
  • North America 100.00%

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