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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
6.833T
Market Weight
11.17%
Industries
11
Companies
1198
Healthcare S&P 500 ^GSPC
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DELL

Day Return

Sector
0.48%
S&P 500
2.31%

YTD Return

Sector
7.94%
S&P 500
13.78%

1-Year Return

Sector
7.36%
S&P 500
19.64%

3-Year Return

Sector
2.48%
S&P 500
23.01%

5-Year Return

Sector
67.17%
S&P 500
80.68%

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

Industries in This Sector

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IndustryMarket WeightYTD Return
All Industries
100.00%
7.94%
Drug Manufacturers - General
34.37%
14.89%
Healthcare Plans
13.30%
0.07%
Medical Devices
12.12%
3.02%
Biotechnology
12.02%
5.72%
Diagnostics & Research
11.12%
5.04%
Medical Instruments & Supplies
6.77%
10.28%
Medical Care Facilities
3.09%
22.97%
Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic
2.73%
-1.68%
Medical Distribution
2.30%
10.92%
Health Information Services
2.04%
8.33%
Pharmaceutical Retailers
0.15%
-56.61%

Note: Percentage % data on heatmap indicates Day Return

Largest Companies in This Sector

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Name
Last Price
1Y Target Est.
Market Weight
Market Cap
Day Change %
YTD Return
Avg. Analyst Rating
859.88 917.64 11.48% 774.24B -2.10% +47.51%
Buy
559.75 616.08 7.64% 515.186B +0.91% +6.32%
Buy
156.28 171.47 5.58% 376.116B +2.58% -0.29%
Buy
125.92 143.28 4.73% 318.931B +1.24% +15.50%
Buy
176.21 186.08 4.61% 311.164B +1.77% +13.71%
Buy
574.73 624.92 3.25% 219.384B +4.07% +8.28%
Buy
265.76 280.29 2.85% 191.935B +0.60% +14.88%
Buy
107.26 124.47 2.77% 186.593B +3.21% -2.55%
Buy
335.61 320.24 2.67% 180.033B +0.71% +16.52%
Buy
29.98 31.73 2.52% 169.884B +1.63% +4.13%
Hold

Investing in the Healthcare Sector

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

ETF Opportunities

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Name
Last Price
Net Assets
Expense Ratio
YTD Return
149.87 39.084B 0.09% +9.89%
274.75 20.601B 0.10% +9.59%
145.65 7.363B 0.45% +7.21%
99.04 7.126B 0.35% +10.92%
57.04 5.134B 0.40% +5.69%

Mutual Fund Opportunities

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Name
Last Price
Net Assets
Expense Ratio
YTD Return
226.31 47.799B 0.30% +8.23%
95.43 47.799B 0.30% +8.23%
137.47 20.601B 0.10% +9.61%
98.30 14.902B 0.80% +11.55%
97.99 14.902B 0.80% +11.48%

Healthcare Research

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Discover the Latest Analyst and Technical Research for This Sector

  • Analyst Report: AMN Healthcare Services, Inc.

    AMN Healthcare Services is one of the largest healthcare staffing company in the United States. In 2023, it offered more than 13,000 nurses and allied healthcare full-time workers with provider clients nationwide. About two thirds of its business is generated from its temporary nursing division; the other third is generated from its physician placement and technology-backed workplace solutions divisions.

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  • Analyst Report: Bausch + Lomb Corporation

    Bausch & Lomb is one of the largest vision care companies in the U.S. The firm was previously a subsidiary under parent company Bausch Health and it was spun off to become a public company in 2022. It operates in three segments: vision care, surgical, and ophthalmic pharmaceuticals. Vision care is composed of contact lenses, a market which B&L controls 10%, and ocular health products, which includes Biotrue and Lumify. Surgical includes a suite of intraocular lenses, equipment for cataract and vitreoretinal surgeries, as well as surgical instruments. Ophthalmic pharmaceuticals has a diverse lineup of products, including Xipere, Vyzulta, and Lotemax that treat different complications. With over 100 products, B&L has the largest portfolio of eye care prescriptions in the space.

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  • Analyst Report: Tenet Healthcare Corporation

    Tenet Healthcare is a Dallas-based healthcare services organization. It operates a collection of hospitals (about 50 as of July 2024) and over 500 ambulatory surgery centers and other outpatient facilities across the U.S., primarily in the South. Through its Conifer segment, Tenet also provides revenue cycle management solutions.

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  • Analyst Report: Boston Scientific Corporation

    Boston Scientific produces less invasive medical devices that are inserted into the human body through small openings or cuts. It manufactures products for use in angioplasty, blood clot filtration, kidney stone management, cardiac rhythm management, catheter-directed ultrasound imaging, upper gastrointestinal tract diagnostics, interventional oncology, neuromodulation for chronic pain, and treatment of incontinence. The firm markets its devices to healthcare professionals and institutions globally. Foreign sales account for nearly half of the firm's total sales.

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