Time for Healthcare ETFs?
Compelling valuation, innovation in specific growth areas and an aging population as well as increasing healthcare spending are the tailwinds of the medical sector.
XLV: A Strong Way To Benefit From An Aging And Unhealthy Population
Demand for Health Care services is inelastic and expected to grow due to aging population and economic slowdown. XLV ETF provides cheap investment in healthcare companies across various sub-sectors like pharmaceuticals, healthcare equipment, and biotechnology. Healthcare sector offers potential for higher long-term returns, but faces risks like regulation, patent expirations, and pricing pressure.
Should You Invest in the Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV)?
The Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) was launched on 12/16/1998, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Healthcare - Broad segment of the equity market.
