The Safest Healthcare Stocks in the World
The healthcare sector is often thought of as "defensive" for investors because it's largely immune to business cycles. It doesn't matter if the economy is crashing or soaring, people will still need to see their doctors, take their medications, and treat or otherwise control their illnesses. So while no stock can ever be called 100% safe, stocks in the healthcare space are often great places to park some money.
Within this sector, there are all sorts of options, including drugmakers and medical device companies. We asked three of our contributors to single out the ones that they viewed as among the safest stock picks for long-term investors. Here's why they recommend Stryker (NYSE: SYK), Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG), and Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ).
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