Health Care Sector Equity

Healthcare sector mutual funds and ETFs primarily invest in companies that focus... Healthcare sector mutual funds and ETFs primarily invest in companies that focus on medical industries. These funds can be actively or passively managed, and may, depending on their mandate, own a mix of small, mid, and large capitalization stocks. The healthcare sector includes HMOs (Health Management Organizations), hospitals, nursing homes, medical devices and accessories, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology companies. Most of these funds own a range of companies rather than focusing on a particular industry within the broader sector. Healthcare mutual funds and ETFs may be attractive for investors who seek the potential for capital appreciation alongside the possibility of reliable dividend yields. The healthcare sector can grow alongside an aging population, increased drug development opportunities, and a growing economy. Specific companies, however, can be risky investments if they lose key intellectual property rights (aka drug patents), or lose market share to a competitor. Last Updated: 11/22/2024 View more View less

Healthcare sector mutual funds and ETFs primarily invest in companies that focus on medical industries. These funds can be actively or passively managed, and may, depending on their mandate, own a mix of... Healthcare sector mutual funds and ETFs primarily invest in companies that focus on medical industries. These funds can be actively or passively managed, and may, depending on their mandate, own a mix of small, mid, and large capitalization stocks. The healthcare sector includes HMOs (Health Management Organizations), hospitals, nursing homes, medical devices and accessories, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology companies. Most of these funds own a range of companies rather than focusing on a particular industry within the broader sector. Healthcare mutual funds and ETFs may be attractive for investors who seek the potential for capital appreciation alongside the possibility of reliable dividend yields. The healthcare sector can grow alongside an aging population, increased drug development opportunities, and a growing economy. Specific companies, however, can be risky investments if they lose key intellectual property rights (aka drug patents), or lose market share to a competitor. Last Updated: 11/22/2024 View more View less