2 Healthcare Stocks for Individual Investors With a 10-Year Time Horizon

Healthcare is generally a very defensive sector, which means that its performance is less tied to economic cycles compared to other industries. This is because demand for healthcare services, medications, and medical devices tends to be relatively steady regardless of the economic climate.This inherent stability can provide a certain degree of resilience during periods of market volatility or economic slowdowns. Healthcare stocks can also be a great addition overall to a well-diversified stock portfolio. If you have cash to put to work in healthcare stocks that you intend to buy and hold for at least 10 years, here are two names to consider right now.Image source: Getty Images.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool