Sector Alert: 4 Healthcare ETFs Poised for Explosive Growth Now
2026-02-11 09:35:00 ET
When it comes to discussing the best ETFs to buy in 2026, the discussion usually starts with tech and artificial intelligence (AI). Healthcare hasn't gotten a lot of attention lately because nobody has been interested in defensive sectors, this sector has been lagging the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) by a wide margin, and the macro environment has some challenges.
But we've seen some of that change in 2026. The pullback in tech stocks has allowed for previously unloved areas of the market to emerge. As of Feb. 5, healthcare, utilities, and consumer staples are all outperforming the S&P 500 year to date. As questions remain about the outlook of the U.S. economy, defensive sectors may have a sustainable opportunity to lead again.
As the momentum for healthcare stocks builds, I like four different ways in particular to play it. Whether you choose the broad or more targeted option, each of these has the potential to take advantage of the sector's newfound optimism.
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