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Play defense with Goldman's cheap healthcare picks


Published on 2025-03-02 14:01:00 - MSN
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  • The Goldman Sachs equity team says it continues to recommend investors owning healthcare stocks. Healthcare "offers a defensive tilt and trades at historically low valuations despite outperforming the market by 7 pp YTD,

The article from MSN Money discusses investment strategies focusing on healthcare stocks, particularly highlighting Goldman Sachs' recommendations for defensive plays in the market. Goldman Sachs analysts suggest that despite the sector's challenges, certain healthcare stocks offer value due to their lower valuations and potential for growth. The article mentions that healthcare stocks have underperformed the broader market, but this has led to attractive valuations. Specifically, Goldman Sachs recommends investing in companies like UnitedHealth Group, CVS Health, and Cigna, which are seen as undervalued with strong fundamentals. These picks are based on the premise that healthcare is a defensive sector, less affected by economic downturns due to consistent demand for health services. The article also notes that while the sector faces issues like regulatory pressures and high costs, the long-term outlook remains positive due to demographic trends and innovation in treatments.

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