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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
6.87T
Market Weight
10.15%
Industries
11
Companies
1200
Healthcare S&P 500 ^GSPC
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DELL

Day Return

Sector
1.11%
S&P 500
0.11%

YTD Return

Sector
8.52%
S&P 500
25.68%

1-Year Return

Sector
19.70%
S&P 500
35.77%

3-Year Return

Sector
1.41%
S&P 500
28.93%

5-Year Return

Sector
63.64%
S&P 500
93.88%

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%
8.52%
Drug Manufacturers - General
33.25%
11.74%
Healthcare Plans
13.37%
1.15%
Medical Devices
12.45%
6.36%
Biotechnology
11.78%
4.18%
Diagnostics & Research
10.61%
0.76%
Medical Instruments & Supplies
7.71%
26.32%
Medical Care Facilities
3.07%
22.77%
Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic
2.75%
-0.25%
Medical Distribution
2.48%
19.90%
Health Information Services
2.42%
29.13%
Pharmaceutical Retailers
0.12%
-64.27%

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
823.53 1,002.82 11.54% 781.795B -1.07% +41.28%
Buy
617.88 625.10 8.39% 568.63B -1.18% +17.36%
Buy
153.31 175.98 5.45% 369.112B -1.12% -2.19%
Buy
172.52 211.24 4.50% 304.867B -1.09% +11.32%
Buy
99.45 133.43 3.71% 251.573B -1.27% -8.78%
Buy
543.04 657.43 3.07% 207.713B -0.71% +2.31%
Buy
117.14 130.01 3.00% 203.175B +0.29% +6.42%
Buy
535.69 539.24 2.82% 190.802B -0.01% +58.79%
Buy
240.07 288.34 2.56% 173.397B -1.31% +3.77%
Buy
304.96 334.54 2.42% 163.926B -5.24% +5.88%
Buy

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
147.99 39.816B 0.09% +8.51%
273.21 20.549B 0.10% +8.98%
100.76 7.244B 0.35% +12.85%
144.93 7.086B 0.45% +6.68%
60.54 4.783B 0.40% +12.17%

Mutual Fund Opportunities

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Name
Last Price
Net Assets
Expense Ratio
YTD Return
218.39 45.697B 0.30% +4.44%
92.11 45.697B 0.30% +4.47%
138.12 20.549B 0.10% +10.13%
100.11 14.589B 0.80% +13.61%
99.75 14.589B 0.80% +13.48%

Healthcare Research

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Discover the Latest Analyst and Technical Research for This Sector

  • Analyst Report: Merck & Co Inc

    Merck is a worldwide pharmaceutical company. Its major drugs include treatments in oncology and diabetes. The company also has a leading vaccine business and an Animal Health division. MRK shares are included in the S&P 500.

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  • Analyst Report: Mckesson Corporation

    McKesson, which is headquartered in Irving, Texas, operates through four segments: U.S. Pharmaceutical, Prescription Technology Solutions (RxTS), Medical-Surgical Solutions, and International. The U.S. Pharmaceutical segment distributes branded, generic, specialty, and biosimilar pharmaceutical drugs. The RxTS segment provides access solutions, such as prior authorizations, and third-party logistics. The Medical-Surgical Solutions segment provides medical-surgical supply distribution, logistics, and other services to physician offices, surgery centers, nursing homes, hospital reference labs, and home healthcare agencies. The International segment offers distribution and services to wholesale, institutional, and retail customers in Europe and Canada. McKesson has divested most of its operations in Europe.

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  • Market Update: CB, CMG, MCK, MRK, VSH

    The major indices are lower at midday. The Russell 2000 is off 1%. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note is up 9 bps at 4.40%. Oil is flat at $68 per barrel. Bitcoin is down 1% but still over $86,000.

     
  • Analyst Report: Cardinal Health, Inc.

    Cardinal Health is one of three leading pharmaceutical wholesalers in the US, engaged in sourcing and distributing of branded, generic, and specialty pharmaceutical products to pharmacies (retail chains, independent, and mail order), hospital networks, and healthcare providers. Cardinal, Cencora, and McKesson hold well over 90% of the US pharmaceutical wholesale industry. Cardinal Health also supplies medical-surgical products and equipment to healthcare facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia.

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