An aging population is leading to a profound demographic shift known as the “Silver Tsunami.” With more Baby Boomers reaching retirement age, the demand for senior living facilities and medicinal innovation is increasing.
Like many sectors, the healthcare industry is poised for disruption from artificial intelligence (AI) technology, which may create an investment opportunity for the Fidelity Disruptive Medicine ETF (FMED). Marred by regulatory scrutiny and rising costs, the healthcare sector overall has had its fair share of challenges in 2025.
Fidelity Disruptive Medicine ETF invests in innovative healthcare companies, focusing on sectors like robotic surgery, genomics, and advanced diagnostics, aiming to disrupt traditional medical practices. The ETF employs a bottom-up stock picking approach, benchmarking against the MSCI ACWI Index and MSCI All Country World Healthcare Equal Weighted Index. Based on the results so far, this strategy has been a dud, earning this ETF another Strong Sell rating for this series of ETFs.
Could now be the time to invest in biotech? The space, which performed well in 2020 and 2021, dropped off in the interim amid high interest rates and slowing deal-making.