What are the different types of healthcare stocks?

Each stock market sector comprises many industries, each with their own nuances, and healthcare is no different. Four of the most important of subtypes of stocks in the case of the healthcare sector include: Drug stocks. These are companies that develop and manufacture pharmaceuticals used in the treatment and prevention of diseases or infections.

What are health care stocks?

And some health care stocks are companies that own or operate hospitals, other health care facilities and provider organizations. Some of these, such as Medical Properties Trust, are real estate investment trusts, or REITs, which own hospital buildings and lease them to operators.

What are the best healthcare stocks to buy now?

German healthcare and agriculture conglomerate Bayer tops our list of the best healthcare stocks to buy now. Despite the heavy debt added by the Monsanto acquisition, we believe Bayer holds a sound balance sheet with low levels of risk. Shares are trading at a 58% discount relative to our $18.50 fair value estimate.