3 Healthcare Mutual Funds to Ensure a Robust Portfolio
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Apr 26 2024
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
- Healthcare Sector Investment: Healthcare sector is a reliable choice for investors due to stable demand regardless of market conditions and regular dividends from pharmaceutical companies.
- Top Healthcare Mutual Funds: Three recommended healthcare mutual funds are Fidelity Select Health Care Services Portfolio (FSHCX), Vanguard Health Care Fund (VGHCX), and Fidelity Select Health Care (FSPHX), all with a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
- Fund Details: FSHCX focuses on health care services, VGHCX targets various health-care industry segments, and FSPHX invests in companies related to health care products or services.
- Performance: FSHCX has a 3-year annualized return of 6%, VGHCX has 7.9%, and FSPHX has 2.1%.
- Additional Information: Investors can access the full list of healthcare mutual funds and get insights from Zacks Investment Research for further investment decisions.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
