💊 Biotech ETF dips despite Year-to-date gains; Regeneron, BioNTech weigh on IBB | Biotech Sector Insights
IBB fell 0.7% since Friday on heavy trading volume, even as it remains up 8.25% YTD and posted a 3.55% weekly gain. Regeneron slipped despite positive Phase 3 antibody trial data, while Moderna and BioNTech declined on lung cancer trial updates.
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Monday, September 8
IBB [-0.7%]
iShares Biotechnology ETF
The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) has experienced a decline of 0.7% since Friday. Social media discussions highlighted that for the week ending September 5, 2025, IBB rose by 3.55%. Year-to-date, it has increased by 8.25%. Notably, significant contributors to the ETF's performance included Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, which dropped, despite announcing positive results from Phase 3 trials for allergen-blocking antibodies. Other notable declines came from Moderna and BioNTech, which also reported interim trial data for a bispecific antibody in lung cancer patients. In broader market context, the Dow Jones Index has remained flat, reflecting overall market sentiment. Additionally, IBB is trading with unusually high market volume today.