Medical Technology Stocks: Innovation Endures As Valuations Reset

Investors are questioning the staying power of medical technology (medtech) stocks, which have fallen from grace since the COVID-19 pandemic. The starting point is to distinguish between medtech and other healthcare industries.

Seeking Alpha • May 2, 2026

Global PMI: Tracking The Sectors Hit Hardest By The Middle East War

Survey data underscored how the war in the Middle East has already had a material impact on economic growth around the world. Drilling down deeper, the data showed weaker growth trends were recorded across all major industries globally.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 12, 2026

IXJ: Healthcare Sector Dashboard For February

While the broad market is overpriced, value still exists in the healthcare sector, especially in healthcare providers and healthcare equipment. iShares Global Healthcare ETF offers global healthcare exposure with slightly better fundamentals and lower company-specific risk than XLV. 10 stocks cheaper than their peers in February.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 18, 2026

Betting on a Boom: 3 Healthcare ETFs for 2026 and Beyond

After a late-2025 rebound eased policy fears, healthcare ETFs like IXJ are gaining attention as investors position for a sector comeback in 2026.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 9, 2026

Investing In Health Stocks - How Policy Clarity Is Opening Doors

The healthcare sector has experienced one of its most significant de-ratings in 35 years, with valuations now at a 30% discount to the broader market. Healthcare trades at historical valuation discounts across multiple metrics.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 11, 2025

IXJ: Healthcare Sector Dashboard For October

Healthcare providers and pharmaceuticals/biotechnology subsectors are undervalued versus 11-year averages, with pharma/biotech also showing strong quality metrics. iShares Global Healthcare ETF (IXJ): an alternative to XLV with international diversification and better fundamentals. 10 healthcare stocks cheaper than their peers in October.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 20, 2025

If the AI Bubble Bursts, Here Are Some Defensive ETFs to Consider

As AI-fueled gains spark bubble warnings, investors are eyeing defensive ETFs in consumer staples, utilities and healthcare for safety.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 9, 2025

Unlocking Cures: How AI is Reshaping Cancer Research & Healthcare ETFs?

AI's growing role in cancer research, and a new federal push for pediatric oncology, are powering gains in key healthcare ETFs.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 1, 2025

On IXJ, A Contradiction Has Emerged That Is Too Big To Be Ignored

Tough moment for healthcare: low momentum, high volatility, and downgraded EPS. It is evident when looking at the IXJ ETF, focused on global healthcare: 70% US, 30% international. But relative valuations have remained attractive: healthcare trades at a forward P/E in the 30th percentile of the past 30 years' distribution.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 14, 2025

IXJ: A Bet On Global Healthcare Recovery

IXJ offers global healthcare exposure, capturing demographic shifts and innovation trends beyond U.S.-centric ETFs for a more balanced risk/reward profile. The fund's heavy allocation to pharmaceuticals and biotechnology targets high-growth areas like obesity drugs, oncology, and AI-driven healthcare equipment. Despite a higher expense ratio and currency/regulatory risks, IXJ's global diversification and defensive sector positioning justify its buy rating.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 30, 2025