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Betting on a Boom: 3 Healthcare ETFs for 2026 and Beyond
by Aparajita Dutta
After a late-2025 rebound eased policy fears, healthcare ETFs like IXJ are gaining attention as investors position for a sector comeback in 2026.
Spotlight on Health ETFs as NVO & LLY Cut Obesity Drug Price in China
by Aparajita Dutta
Novo Nordisk cuts Wegovy prices in China, which may shift investor focus toward diversified healthcare ETFs.
Bet on These Top-Ranked Healthcare ETFs Before 2025 Ends
by Aparajita Dutta
XLV and similar healthcare ETFs are gaining momentum as strength in biotech, increased AI adoption, and rising defensive demand position the sector for year-end leadership.
Should You Invest in the Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT)?
by Zacks Equity Research
Sector ETF report for VHT
Healthcare ETFs to Buy as Big Pharma Rapidly Integrates AI
by Aparajita Dutta
LLY's expanding AI alliances highlight how pharma-tech partnerships are transforming healthcare and lifting key sector ETFs like XLV.
Shine a Light on Healthcare ETFs Amid National Alzheimer's Awareness Month
by Aparajita Dutta
As National Alzheimer's Awareness Month spotlights new treatments, healthcare ETFs like XLV and VHT might gain fresh investor appeal.
UnitedHealth Lifts EPS Outlook Despite Mixed Q3 Results: ETFs in Focus
by Aparajita Dutta
UNH posts mixed Q3 results with a revenue miss but lifts its 2025 EPS outlook, boosting interest in healthcare ETFs like IHF and XLV.
Trade Truce Hope: How US-China Talks Could Boost Healthcare ETFs
by Aparajita Dutta
Hopes of a U.S.-China trade truce are lifting sentiment for healthcare ETFs like XLV, IYH, and VHT, which could gain from easing tariffs and lower costs.
Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: XLP, KXI, XLU, VPU, VHT and XLV
by Zacks Equity Research
As AI-fueled markets show bubble risks, defensive ETFs like XLP, XLU, and XLV offer investors stability and downside protection.
If the AI Bubble Bursts, Here Are Some Defensive ETFs to Consider
by Aparajita Dutta
As AI-fueled gains spark bubble warnings, investors are eyeing defensive ETFs in consumer staples, utilities and healthcare for safety.
Should You Invest in the Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT)?
by Zacks Equity Research
Sector ETF report for VHT
Unlocking Cures: How AI is Reshaping Cancer Research & Healthcare ETFs?
by Aparajita Dutta
AI's growing role in cancer research, and a new federal push for pediatric oncology, are powering gains in key healthcare ETFs.
Insights Into 13F Filings: ETFs to Invest in Like Billionaires
by Sweta Killa
Hedge funds invest in Microsoft, UnitedHealth and homebuilders. ETFs like MAGS, IHF and XHB let you invest like billionaires.
Should You Invest in the Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT)?
by Zacks Equity Research
Sector ETF report for VHT
Healthcare: Winning Sector ETF Amid Soft U.S. July Jobs Report
by Sanghamitra Saha
Healthcare led July job gains with 55,000 new positions, as most other U.S. sectors showed little to no growth. Tap ETFs like XLV and VHT.
Should You Invest in the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Health Care ETF (RSPH)?
by Zacks Equity Research
Sector ETF report for RSPH
June Jobs Data Puts Focus on Healthcare ETFs & Stocks
by Sanghamitra Saha
June's solid jobs report, with 39K new roles in healthcare, may boost the outlook for ETFs like XLV, IHF, VHT and stocks like HCA, WELL, OHI.
Should You Invest in the Fidelity MSCI Health Care Index ETF (FHLC)?
by Zacks Equity Research
Sector ETF report for FHLC
5 Defensive ETF Strategies to Follow Amid Israel-Iran Tensions
by Sanghamitra Saha
As safe-haven GLD gains on rising Israel-Iran tensions, investors may try these defensive strategies to guard against market volatility.
Is First Trust Health Care AlphaDEX ETF (FXH) a Strong ETF Right Now?
by Zacks Equity Research
Smart Beta ETF report for FXH
Should You Invest in the Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV)?
by Zacks Equity Research
Sector ETF report for XLV
Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Healthcare ETF (IYH)?
by Zacks Equity Research
Sector ETF report for IYH
Is Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Health Care ETF (RSPH) a Strong ETF Right Now?
by Zacks Equity Research
Smart Beta ETF report for RSPH
Should You Invest in the First Trust Health Care AlphaDEX ETF (FXH)?
by Zacks Equity Research
Sector ETF report for FXH
Should You Invest in the Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT)?
by Zacks Equity Research
Sector ETF report for VHT