S&P 500 Health Care
The S&P 500 Health Care sector is a classification of stocks in the S&P 500 index that are associated with the health care industry. This sector includes companies involved in the production of medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, health care services, and health care technology. The S&P 500 Health Care sector is considered a defensive sector, as health care services and products tend to be in demand even during economic downturns. The sector is often used as a benchmark for the performance of health care stocks and is considered a barometer of the overall health of the health care industry.
