As a healthcare hub and choice medical tourism destination in Asia, healthcare stocks in Singapore have gained momentum in expanding their presence regionally. The SGX All Healthcare Index has outperformed global benchmark MSCI World Health Care Index in 2016 YTD (as of 15 Aug) with a total return of 2.4% vs -2.9%. Also known to be a relatively defensive sector, it helps to balance the portfolio in times of market volatility. Watch this video as industry experts share their thoughts on the sector’s outlook, opportunities and key drivers. This video was recorded on 24 September 2016 for the Investment Symposium – Investment Opportunities in Healthcare Sector.
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