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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
6.567T
Market Weight
9.55%
Industries
11
Companies
1202
Healthcare S&P 500 ^GSPC
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DELL

Day Return

Sector
1.35%
S&P 500
0.84%

YTD Return

Sector
3.75%
S&P 500
27.58%

1-Year Return

Sector
8.16%
S&P 500
32.17%

3-Year Return

Sector
0.69%
S&P 500
29.15%

5-Year Return

Sector
47.37%
S&P 500
93.71%

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%
3.75%
Drug Manufacturers - General
33.18%
6.61%
Medical Devices
12.91%
5.42%
Healthcare Plans
12.43%
-10.10%
Biotechnology
11.67%
-1.31%
Diagnostics & Research
11.10%
0.76%
Medical Instruments & Supplies
7.99%
25.20%
Medical Care Facilities
2.94%
12.47%
Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic
2.87%
-0.74%
Medical Distribution
2.44%
12.96%
Health Information Services
2.34%
19.42%
Pharmaceutical Retailers
0.14%
-61.09%

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
794.11 999.43 11.06% 714.156B -0.68% +36.23%
Buy
537.88 625.10 7.67% 494.998B -4.83% +2.17%
Buy
146.67 175.98 5.47% 353.126B -1.72% -6.42%
Buy
174.24 208.90 4.77% 307.906B -0.81% +12.43%
Buy
99.85 133.43 3.91% 252.585B -1.14% -8.41%
Buy
535.12 657.43 3.17% 204.685B -0.14% +0.82%
Buy
114.29 130.24 3.07% 198.231B -1.05% +3.83%
Buy
543.79 539.24 3.00% 193.687B +1.06% +61.19%
Buy
236.13 288.34 2.64% 170.551B +0.76% +2.07%
Buy
274.35 335.10 2.28% 147.472B -0.51% -4.75%
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
142.24 39.535B 0.09% +4.30%
263.56 20.562B 0.10% +5.13%
96.93 7.257B 0.35% +8.56%
140.06 6.968B 0.45% +3.10%
60.25 4.768B 0.40% +11.64%

Mutual Fund Opportunities

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Name
Last Price
Net Assets
Expense Ratio
YTD Return
210.81 44.838B 0.30% +0.81%
88.91 44.838B 0.30% +0.84%
133.23 20.562B 0.10% +6.23%
95.02 14.602B 0.80% +7.83%
94.68 14.602B 0.80% +7.71%

Healthcare Research

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Discover the Latest Analyst and Technical Research for This Sector

  • Market Update: ETN, ITGR, HPE

    The major indices are higher at midday following the key inflation report this morning. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note is 4.25%. Oil is at $69 per barrel. Bitcoin is back over $100,000. Inflation is showing its stubborn side, but today's numbers were expected. CPI inched up to 2.7% for November compared to 2.6% in October. Core CPI was 3.3% in November, the same pace as the month before. This indicator is on the Federal Reserve's page one ahead of its rate meeting next week.

     
  • Daily – Vickers Top Buyers & Sellers for 12/11/2024

    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.

     
  • Daily – Vickers Top Insider Picks for 12/11/2024

    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.

     
  • Analyst Report: Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.

    Walgreens Boots Alliance is one of the largest retail pharmacy chains in the US, with over 8,000 locations. Nearly three quarters of Americans live within five miles of a Walgreens location. Roughly two thirds of revenue is generated from prescription drug sales; Walgreens makes up 20% of total prescription revenue in the US. Walgreens also generates sales from retail products (general wellness consumables and its own branded merchandise), European drug wholesale, and healthcare. With more locations incorporating additional services like Health Corner and Village Medical, Walgreens creates an omnichannel experience for patients and positions itself as a one-stop healthcare provider.

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