With the start of 2026, the annual focus on weight loss resolutions presents a timely opportunity for financial advisors to discuss the investment potential of GLP-1 agonists with their clients. This class of drugs has fundamentally altered the healthcare sector's growth projections.
Investors seeking to tap the boom in weight-loss drug treatment could consider these ETFs.
The weight loss revolution sparked by Novo Nordisk last year is attracting many investors towards the high risk biotech sector. An ETF like HRTS gives a lower risk exposure to the sector.
The Tema Obesity & Cardiometabolic ETF is a new actively managed fund focusing on the obesity treatment market. The investment strategy includes a mix of cash flow-positive companies, high-growth companies, and start-ups with promising technology. An interview with the PM increased my understanding and confidence in the portfolio construction and strategy.
By 2030, the weight loss drug market is estimated to reach a significant size, attracting many competitors due to the high prevalence of obesity-related comorbidities. The Tema Obesity & Cardiometabolic ETF offers exposure to leading biotech and pharma companies in the anti-obesity drugs market, focusing on GLP-1 medicines. HRTS outperformed the market since its inception, with a focus on mid-cap pharma businesses and a moderate risk profile, making it a favorable investment in the expanding cardiometabolic drugs market.