Healthcare Stocks


Healthcare Stocks Sector

For the past several years, healthcare has been a hot topic of debate. Regardless of whether or not you agree with the Affordable Care Act, your opinion should hold little say in how you play the healthcare stocks in the near future. Despite the controversy over Obamacare, healthcare stocks are playing out to be excellent investments.
With medicine advancing at an astronomical pace, there are many ways to play healthcare stocks. The first way is to invest in the well-known companies like Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) which provide a stable investment with decent growth and consistent dividends. The next way to play healthcare stocks is through stocks which offer high potential like Illumina (NADAQ:ILMN), a company that researches genetic functioning. Finally, ETFs like Health Care SPDR (NYSEARCA:XLV) and mutual funds like Fidelity Select Health Care (MUTF:FSPHX) offer limited exposure while still being involved in healthcare.

Healthcare Sector Quote (CIX: MSECTOR5)

10 Stocks for a Made-in-America Portfolio

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
The U.S. is starting to look like the least-ugly option in a globe full of uncertainty. If you agree, here are a few concentrated ways to play America.

Winners and Losers in Obama’s Second Term

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Some companies are thrilled to see Obama return, others not so much. Here are the healthcare, finance, defense and gun stocks that will react and why.

Wait for a Pullback Before Buying ISRG

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Despite everything there is to like about Intuitive Surgical, it'd be foolish to buy right after its hot run -- history says you'll get it for cheaper soon.

Alcoa: From Bellwether to Red Herring

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Alcoa's fourth-quarter earnings expectations look rosy -- which is better than you can say for the broader market

Flu Season: Where Investors Can Find Relief

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
This year's flu looks particularly troublesome, but that's good new for the many companies that benefit from flu sufferers' ills. Here's a look at some of them.

Hospital Stocks Set for Good, Not Great, 2013

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Further gains are possible, but not like 2012's terrific performance. Political uncertainty over Medicaid cuts will most likely make for a volatile ride.

‘Boardwalk Empire,’ Obamacare and Healthcare Stocks

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Prohibition era has lessons for today's investors. Soon, Washington will be the only healthcare player in town. That's when you short these stocks.

Dow Takes Worst Bath in a Year — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
The Dow fell a 52-week worst 313 points on Wednesday as the markets fell to a post-election hangover and unsettling economic news out of Europe.

Healthcare M&A: A Trend Worth Following

By Bryan Perry
The "urge to merge" is as strong as ever in the booming healthcare sector, and this stock could be the next top contender for a buyout.

Health Insurance in the Dow? Why Didn’t We Think of That?

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
UnitedHealth's inclusion in the Dow Jones Industrial Average makes plenty of sense, but don't get giddy about a meaningful pop.

Cash in on Boomers with Senior REITs

By Jeff Reeves
Health Care REIT just acquired Sunrise Senior Living, making the high-yield pick an even better play on the long-term demographic of aging Baby Boomers.

Which Sectors Should Outperform for the Rest of the Year?

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
September kicks off a volatile period, creating opportunities for traders and investors. Find out what sectors are the most likely to outperform the market.

3 Reasons CVS Caremark Looks Healthy

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
CVS reported strong earnings on Monday -- and Wall Street punished it in any case. The market’s gut reaction missed a lot of positives.

HCA Hospitals Questioned About ‘Unnecessary’ Heart Surgeries

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
The nation's largest for-profit hospital chain is reportedly under scrutiny for cardiology services at about 10 of its 163 hospitals.

Should I Buy Merck? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Pharma is a tough game, but thanks to its simultaneous continued R&D spending and cost-cutting, Merck has what it takes to win. Or does it?

Option Plays for Election Outcomes

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Both the stock market and politics are couched in uncertainty. The good news is options are perfect when it comes to hedging your portfolio for such circumstances.

5 Health Care Mutual Funds to Buy

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
As the baby boomers get creakier, health care is sure to flourish. These funds are a good way to get into this must-have sector.

How Healthy Is WellPoint’s Amerigroup Deal?

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
The move, which is likely to be followed, is a big bet that states will allow for Medicaid expansion. If that happens, WellPoint will be well off. But if not ...

Let Cerner Fall Into Your Lap

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Use Cerner’s high volatility to your advantage and buy on a pullback. Get the buy price for CERN.
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