Biogen Inc vs First Trust NASDAQ 100 Technology Index Fund — how do they compare? Biogen Inc trades at $204 (market cap $30.13B), while First Trust NASDAQ 100 Technology Index Fund trades at $315.63. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| BIIB | QTEC | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $30.13B | — |
Sector | Health | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $216.63 | $335.74 |
52-Week Low | $128.93 | $207.03 |
Enterprise Value | $37.20B | — |
Trailing returns across standard periods
Biogen and Idec merged in 2003, combining forces to market Biogen's multiple sclerosis drug Avonex and Idec's cancer drug Rituxan. Today, Rituxan and next-generation antibody Gazyva are marketed via a collaboration with Roche. Biogen also markets novel MS drugs Plegridy, Tysabri, Tecfidera, and Vumerity. In Japan, Biogen's MS portfolio is co-promoted by Eisai. Hemophilia therapies Eloctate and Alprolix (partnered with SOBI) were spun off as part of Bioverativ in 2017. Biogen has several drug candidates in phase 3 trials in neurology and neurodegenerative diseases and has launched Spinraza with partner Ionis. Aduhelm was approved as the firm's first Alzheimer's disease therapy in June 2021.
Read more on BIIB →QTEC is an ETF that seeks to track the performance of the NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index. The fund provides targeted exposure to companies within the NASDAQ-100 that are classified as technology or telecommunications companies, focusing on firms involved in software, hardware, and related services. QTEC is a tool for investors seeking focused exposure to high-growth, large-cap technology companies listed on the NASDAQ exchange.
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