2023-03-23 07:45:00 ET
It sometimes feels as though there are as many stocks as there are stars in the sky. But even with a barrage of options, individual investors often gravitate toward specific industries, perhaps because of familiarity, personal preferences, investment goals, or other factors.
One sector I have always found particularly appealing is healthcare, and there is one corporation whose prospects over the next five years seem so secure that I'd be willing to bet the farm on its being able to deliver market-beating returns over this period.
That company is none other than biotech giant Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX) . Here's why this drugmaker is my highest-conviction holding for at least the next half-decade.
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This Is My Highest-Conviction Stock to Own in 2023 and Beyond