The healthcare sector offers many attractive characteristics for investors. Health is a priority for most people around the world, so consumers are willing to pay considerable sums of money for drugs and treatments that can make a material difference in their quality of life. An aging population bodes well for healthcare demand in the long term, and new technologies are generating all kinds of opportunities for companies in the sector to deliver more and better drugs and treatments.
On the other hand, it’s usually difficult for investors to compare different companies in the sector and