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Healthcare
This sector includes biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, research services, home healthcare, hospitals, long-term-care facilities, and medical equipment and supplies. Also include pharmaceutical retailers and companies which provide health information services. Companies in this sector include AstraZeneca, Pfizer, and Roche Holding, Walgreens Boots Alliance, and Cerner Corp.
Market Cap
6.745T
Market Weight
11.38%
Industries
11
Companies
1214
Healthcare S&P 500 ^GSPC
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Day Return

Sector
0.52%
S&P 500
0.30%

YTD Return

Sector
6.55%
S&P 500
9.42%

1-Year Return

Sector
12.30%
S&P 500
31.43%

3-Year Return

Sector
14.12%
S&P 500
31.31%

5-Year Return

Sector
68.67%
S&P 500
86.04%

Note: Sector performance is calculated based on the previous closing price of all sector constituents

Industries in This Sector

Select an Industry for a Visual Breakdown

IndustryMarket WeightDay ReturnYTD Return
All Industries 100% 0.52% 6.55%
Drug Manufacturers - General 34.15% 0.73% 12.68%
Healthcare Plans 13.20% 0.25% -1.98%
Medical Devices 12.96% 1.30% 8.73%
Biotechnology 11.43% 0.61% -0.69%
Diagnostics & Research 11.26% 0.53% 5.02%
Medical Instruments & Supplies 6.73% 1.01% 8.34%
Medical Care Facilities 2.86% 0.96% 12.51%
Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic 2.69% 0.57% -4.25%
Medical Distribution 2.38% 0.09% 13.17%
Health Information Services 2.05% -7.91% 7.56%
Pharmaceutical Retailers 0.27% 1.88% -19.75%

All Industries

Note: Percentage % data on heatmap indicates Day Return

Largest Companies in This Sector

Name
Last Price
1Y Target Est.
Market Weight
Market Cap
Day Change %
YTD Return
Avg. Analyst Rating
775.18 809.74 11.08% 737.02B +0.04% +32.98%
Buy
492.06 593.70 6.82% 453.647B -0.05% -6.54%
Buy
156.20 176.06 5.66% 376.408B +0.28% -0.34%
Buy
130.22 135.54 4.96% 329.805B +3.75% +19.45%
Buy
179.50 183.62 4.78% 317.823B +0.17% +15.83%
Buy
574.30 597.91 3.32% 220.813B +0.96% +8.20%
Buy
113.20 125.74 2.95% 196.422B +1.52% +2.84%
Buy
248.50 260.70 2.76% 183.816B +0.12% +7.42%
Buy
27.73 29.78 2.36% 157.051B +0.53% -3.66%
Buy
282.99 284.99 2.28% 151.66B +0.43% -1.75%
Buy

Investing in the Healthcare Sector

Start Investing in the Healthcare Sector Through These ETFs and Mutual Funds

ETF Opportunities

Name
Last Price
Net Assets
Expense Ratio
YTD Return
146.76 40.661B 0.09% +7.61%
268.79 20.828B 0.10% +7.22%
93.62 7.911B 0.35% +4.85%
136.49 7.64B 0.45% +0.47%
58.17 5.497B 0.40% +7.79%

Mutual Fund Opportunities

Name
Last Price
Net Assets
Expense Ratio
YTD Return
217.34 47.172B 0.34% +3.94%
91.65 47.172B 0.34% +3.95%
133.44 20.828B 0.10% +6.39%
93.65 15.279B 0.80% +6.54%
93.91 14.712B 0.80% +6.57%

Healthcare Research

Discover the Latest Analyst and Technical Research for This Sector

  • Daily – Vickers Top Insider Picks for 03/27/2024

    The Vickers Top Insider Picks is a daily report that utilizes a proprietary algorithm to identify 25 companies with compelling insider purchase histories based on transactions over the past three months.

     
  • Daily – Vickers Top Buyers & Sellers for 03/27/2024

    The Vickers Top Buyers & Sellers is a daily report that identifies the five companies the largest insider purchase transactions based on the dollar value of the transactions as well as the five companies the largest insider sales transactions based on the dollar value of the transactions.

     
  • Analyst Report: Exact Sciences Corporation

    Exact Sciences Corporation, headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, provides cancer screening and diagnostic test products in the United States and internationally. Exact’s Cologuard screening test, a noninvasive stool-based DNA test, is a pre-cancer screening test for colorectal cancer. The company also competes in the precision oncology market with Oncotype DX, a suite of tissue-based genomic tests for estimating recurrence risk and likelihood of benefit from chemotherapy for breast and colon cancer, and OncoExTra, a liquid-based comprehensive genomic profiling test. It is developing liquid biopsy tests for molecular residual disease, colorectal cancer screening, and multicancer screening, too.

    Rating
    Neutral
    Price Target
     
  • Analyst Report: Haleon plc

    Haleon is a pure-play consumer healthcare company focusing on oral health, respiratory health, pain relief, vitamins, supplements, and digestive health across 170 markets. Its products include consumer staples as well as over-the-counter medicines. Haleon was incorporated in 2021 and is headquartered in Brentford, UK.

    Rating
    Bullish
    Price Target
     

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