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6 Healthcare Dividend Stocks For A Healthy Portfolio
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Published Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:13:40 -0400 on Seeking Alpha
In addition to death and taxes, we can add one more sure thing:Until death, our bodies will continue to age and need more attention. As I am approaching 50 this is becoming more of a reality to me. I take little comfort in knowing that there are millions of other people in the same situation. However, from an investing standpoint, it does provide an opportunity. As each year passes, we will need more medical services, devices and medications. Sometimes the medical product or service that meets our needs will provide a better quality of life, and often they are life sustaining. We rely on companies in the Healthcare Sector to supply the medical needs of our population. The Healthcare Sector includes organizations specializing in hospital management, health maintenance organizations (HMOs), biotechnology and medical products. Stocks in these companies are often considered defensive due to a consistent demand for their goods... Read more
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