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Alex began writing for the Fool in early 2020 and follows companies in the healthcare sector. Formerly a researcher in the biotech industry, he leverages his science background in his work as a writer and entrepreneur. His interests include exploring his hometown of Boston, traveling in Latin America, and value investing. Follow @alexcarchidi
There isn t much that the best healthcare stocks have in common with firs and pines except, of course, being evergreen.
When the seasons change in the market, evergreen healthcare stocks stay as healthy and vibrant as always. While there s no expectation that these stocks will grow like weeds, they re far more hardy, and that makes them excellent investments to anchor your portfolio. Let s take a look at three competitive factors that I ve found to be shared by the most consistent and formidable healthcare stocks.
Author Bio
Daniel has been writing for Fool.com since 2019. A fan of value and dividend stocks, he covers the industrial sector, oil and gas, and renewable energy. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Houston with a BBA in finance and marketing and a certificate in personal financial planning.
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