{"id":517516,"date":"2024-01-26T09:08:34","date_gmt":"2024-01-26T09:08:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/?p=517516"},"modified":"2026-02-09T13:04:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T13:04:40","slug":"biotech-stocks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/invest-in\/biotech-stocks","title":{"rendered":"Best biotech stocks"},"content":{"rendered":"

The biotech industry is on a mission to make, patent, and sell a cure for all that ails you. It\u2019s an arena where breakthroughs in drug discovery, genetic research, and medical technology converge. <\/p>

While the biotech boom of 2021 was not matched in 2022 or 2023, with initial public offerings (IPOs)<\/a> and valuations dropping off a cliff, some experts believe the biotech space is headed for a golden era. They say artificial intelligence (AI)<\/a> and machine learning will help us unlock the secrets of disease processes and make new medicines faster than ever. <\/p>

What are the best biotech stocks?<\/h3>

Finding the best biotech stocks requires navigating a complex and rapidly evolving industry, characterised by intense competition and difficult-to-pronounce drug names. To give you some starting inspiration, these are the top stocks in the S&P Biotechnology Select Industry Index.<\/p>
Biotech stock<\/th>Icon<\/th>1 year performance (to Feb. \u201924)<\/th>5 year performance (to Feb. \u201924)<\/th>Link to invest<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
ImmunoGen (IMGN)<\/a><\/th>\"ImmunoGen<\/td>521.23%<\/td>416.05%<\/td>Invest with XTB<\/a>Capital at risk<\/td><\/tr>
Biohaven (BHVN)<\/th>\"Biohaven<\/td>147.73%<\/td>4.36%<\/td>Invest with XTB<\/a>Capital at risk<\/td><\/tr>
Immunovant (IMVT)<\/a><\/th>\"Immunovant<\/td>89.73%<\/td>251.06%<\/td>Invest with XTB<\/a>Capital at risk<\/td><\/tr>
Blueprint Medicines (BPMC)<\/th>\">Blueprint<\/td>74.25%<\/td>8.81%<\/td>Invest with XTB<\/a>Capital at risk<\/td><\/tr>
Mirati Therapeutics (MRTX)<\/a><\/th>\"Mirati<\/td>29.73%<\/td>-33.13%<\/td>Invest with XTB<\/a>Capital at risk<\/td><\/tr>
Ionis Pharmaceuticals (IONS)<\/a><\/th>\"Ionis<\/td>22.84%<\/td>-15.29%<\/td>Invest with XTB<\/a>Capital at risk<\/td><\/tr>
CRISPR Therapeutics (CRSP)<\/a><\/th>\"CRISPR<\/td>16.65%<\/td>113.06%<\/td>Invest with XTB<\/a>Capital at risk<\/td><\/tr>
Apellis Pharmaceuticals (APLS)<\/a><\/th>\"Apellis<\/td>13.31%<\/td>351.70%<\/td>Invest with XTB<\/a>Capital at risk<\/td><\/tr>
TG Therapeutics (TGTX)<\/a><\/th>\"TG<\/td>-10.93%<\/td>290.05%<\/td>Invest with XTB<\/a>Capital at risk<\/td><\/tr>
Beam Therapeutics (BEAM)<\/a><\/th>\"Beam<\/td>-45.90%<\/td>25.70%<\/td>Invest with XTB<\/a>Capital at risk<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

What are biotech stocks?<\/h3>

Biotech stocks companies that develop and bring to market medical treatments and healthcare technologies. Biotechnology creates products by manipulating living biological matter, like cells and messenger RNA, and its end products include gene therapies, monoclonal antibodies, and vaccines.<\/p>

Pharmaceuticals are slightly different, with the pharma sector using non-biological chemicals as its starting point. In the financial world, however, biotech and pharma firms are treated as one and the same. The key difference for investors is between small-cap and large-cap firms.<\/p>

How to invest in biotech stocks<\/h3>
  1. Open a share dealing account<\/b>. Whether you want to invest directly in biotech stocks or use an investment fund, you\u2019ll need to open a share trading account<\/a>.<\/li>
  2. Fund your account<\/b>. The next step is to deposit money into your account to buy shares<\/a> or invest in a fund, either by bank transfer or using a debit card.<\/li>
  3. Choose your biotech stocks<\/b>. Either select a direct or indirect biotech investment and research the stock you\u2019re considering. Once you know what you want, find the biotech stocks on your platform.<\/li>
  4. Review and hit buy<\/b>. It\u2019s as simple as that.<\/li><\/ol>

    Compare share dealing accounts<\/a> to find the right platform for you. Make sure to use a platform with access to international markets or a large exchange-traded fund (ETF)<\/a> selection if you want to invest in top biotech stocks from around the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n