2 Healthcare Stocks You Can Buy and Hold for the Next Decade
While the stock market volatility continues, day in and day out, not all companies have witnessed declines in their results. In fact, many wonderful businesses are continuing to thrive in the current environment -- and that includes healthcare stocks.
These companies tends to fare better than others in tough times as demand for their products and services is generally not cyclical. If you're looking to add no-brainer healthcare stocks to your portfolio right now, here are two top names you'll want to consider when formulating your list of buys.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX) has made a name for itself as a disruptor, targeting underserved markets with patient populations that have historically had significant mortality risks. All of Vertex's currently approved products treat the rare genetic disease cystic fibrosis. While this diagnosis once spelled a death sentence, today many cystic fibrosis patients are not only seeing improved quality of life but are living much longer.
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