In broad healthcare bets, small stocks favored over large [Reuters (UK)]
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In broad healthcare bets, small stocks favored over large | Reuters 6 Min Read NEW YORK (Reuters) - When it comes to investing in the U.S. healthcare sector, it has paid off big to bet on smaller stocks. So far this year, the healthcare sector within the small-cap S&P 600 .SPSMCA has gained about 14 percent as investors point to a boost from an expected pick-up in deal-making. Those gains far outpace the 1.5 percent decline for the healthcare sector within the S&P 500 .SPXHC, the benchmark for large-cap U.S. companies, as of Monday’s close. While small-cap stocks in general have fared better than large-caps this year, the edge has been slight - with the overall S&P 600 .SPCY up 0.8 percent versus a 0.6 percent dip for the S&P 500 .SPX . (GRAPHIC: Small-cap health stocks top large - reut.rs/2Gh4vjw ) An expectation for increased acquisitions in healthcare has benefited small stocks, with deal premiums and improved valuations leading to higher share prices, investors say. The anticipati
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