The Best Healthcare Stocks to Buy With $5,000 in 2026 and Hold Forever
Source: Motley Fool
2026-01-19 11:07:00 ET
Healthcare-focused investors may be disappointed to learn that the sector underperformed the broader market last year. However, they might also appreciate the fact that there are plenty of stocks in the industry that appear to be excellent buy-and-hold options.
Let's consider three of them: Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) , AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) , and Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG) . Here's why, for those looking to put $5,000 in equity markets right now, these three healthcare leaders are worth investing in and holding on to for good.
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Intuitive Surgical Inc.
NASDAQ: ISRG
ISRG Trading
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ISRG Stock Data
$176,066,468,900
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Medical Equipment & Supplies
Healthcare
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