What investor type does iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF fit best in FoxScore?

iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF fits a more defensive investor type in FoxScore: stability is the strongest part of the profile. That points to comparatively smaller drawdowns and calmer swings versus the universe — but prices can still fall.

How meaningful is the available history for iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF?

iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF currently has about 15 years of price history available. That covers multiple market cycles including crisis phases, making long-term interpretation of returns, drawdowns and trend shifts more reliable.

What is FoxScore good for — and what is it not for?

FoxScore is an analysis and comparison tool: it helps you sort assets quickly, compare profiles and spot strengths/weaknesses. It’s not a substitute for your own research or fundamental analysis, and it’s not a buy/sell recommendation.

Analysis for iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF

IHI · As of: 02/17/2026

Basic information

Type: ETF

Region: US

Sector: Health Care

TER: –

History

Available history:15.0 years

Last tradingday:02/17/2026

Description & usage

The iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF invests in U.S. medical technology companies, such as makers of devices, implants, diagnostics and treatment-related equipment. Returns are influenced by innovation cycles, regulation, reimbursement dynamics, hospital spending and overall equity-market conditions. The sector can benefit from long-term demographic trends, yet remain volatile in the short run. The ETF is used to gain focused exposure to medical devices within health care.

Scale: 0 = weak, 50 = average, 100 = top

Analysis summary

iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF (IHI) currently has a total score of 46 points, placing it in the neutral range. The score is made up of Performance (42), Stability (66) and Trend (26). The profile is clearly uneven: Stability stands out while Trend lags.

Performance scores 42 points (neutral). Key strength: 10Y return at 222.6 %. Weaker metric: 1Y return at -9.1 %. This suggests stronger long-term than short-term performance.

Stability scores 66 points (strong). Best-ranked metric: max drawdown (10Y) at -33.8 %. Main drag: return/volatility ratio at -0.49. Higher Stability points are better and typically reflect calmer swings and smaller drawdowns—but prices can still fall.

Trend scores 26 points (weak). Trend signals are mostly negative right now. Least weak metric: 12M momentum at -3.1 %. Main drag: Price is about 4.6 % below SMA50.

Overall, the picture is mixed: Stability does the heavy lifting while Trend holds the score back. On a metric level, max drawdown (10Y) stands out, while return/volatility ratio is the main weak spot.

(Historical evaluation, not investment advice.)

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Overall score

neutral

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FAQ

What investor type does iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF fit best in FoxScore?: iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF fits a more defensive investor type in FoxScore: stability is the strongest part of the profile. That points to comparatively smaller drawdowns and calmer swings versus the universe — but prices can still fall.
How meaningful is the available history for iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF?: iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF currently has about 15 years of price history available. That covers multiple market cycles including crisis phases, making long-term interpretation of returns, drawdowns and trend shifts more reliable.
What is FoxScore good for — and what is it not for?: FoxScore is an analysis and comparison tool: it helps you sort assets quickly, compare profiles and spot strengths/weaknesses. It’s not a substitute for your own research or fundamental analysis, and it’s not a buy/sell recommendation.