With the continuous improvement of health awareness, the demand for body management is also growing. Against this backdrop, Semaglutide's "weight loss shot" has rapidly become a global sensation in the health sector, thanks to its unique efficacy and safety.
Semaglutide, as a highly regarded weight loss drug, has sparked widespread discussion in the global market in recent years. Developed by the Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk, originally intended for treating type 2 diabetes, its remarkable weight loss effect has quickly made it a hot product in the field of weight management.
Reportedly, in 2023, Semaglutide's sales reached an astonishing 145.811 billion Danish kroner (approximately 21.201 billion USD), an 88.78% increase year-on-year, accounting for 62.78% of Novo Nordisk's total revenue. This strong sales performance directly drove Novo Nordisk's market value to soar, reaching up to 446.4 billion USD, surpassing luxury goods giant LVMH Group, and becoming Europe's highest valued company.
This current event has not only sparked public interest in healthy weight loss but also attracted the attention of numerous investors. With people's increasing pursuit of a healthy lifestyle, the healthcare industry has undoubtedly become a hot area for investment.
In this context, here are some related stocks in the healthcare industry:
- Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturing Companies: These companies typically have strong research capabilities to develop new drugs and treatments. For example, Novo Nordisk is a global leading pharmaceutical company with a product line covering multiple areas including diabetes, obesity, and more.
Stock Name |
Stock Code |
Current Market Value |
Novo Nordisk |
NVO |
559.5 billion |
Pfizer |
PFE |
146.433 billion |
Merck |
MRK |
318.455 billion |
WuXi AppTec |
02359 |
127.35 billion |
Jiangsu Hengrui |
600276 |
281.25 billion |
CanSino Biologics |
06185 |
8.447 billion |
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Data as of April 15, 2024
- Medical Service Providers: With the growing emphasis on health, the demand for medical services is continuously increasing. This includes traditional hospitals and clinics, as well as platforms offering online medical consultations and health management services.
Stock Name |
Stock Code |
Current Market Value |
UnitedHealth Group |
UNH |
404.914 billion |
Anthem |
ANTM |
115.723 billion |
Aier Eye Hospital Group |
300015 |
114.74 billion |
Weigao Group |
01066 |
21.848 billion |
BeiGene |
06160 |
15.54 billion |
Hygeia Healthcare Holdings |
06078 |
19.3 billion |
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Data as of April 15, 2024
- Health Management and Healthcare Product Companies: These companies offer products or services that help individuals better manage their health, such as health monitoring devices, nutritional supplements, fitness equipment, and more.
Stock Name |
Stock Code |
Current Market Value |
HCA Healthcare |
HCA |
85.381 billion |
By-Health |
300146 |
26.669 billion |
CanSino Biologics |
06185 |
8.245 billion |
Mindray Medical |
002223 |
34.836 billion |
Fosun Pharma |
600196 |
58.024 billion |
Cofoe Medical |
301087 |
7.409 billion |
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Data as of April 15, 2024
- Elderly Care and Wellness Service Companies: With the exacerbation of population aging, the demand for elderly care and wellness services is increasing. These companies may offer services including retirement communities, home care services, health management, and more.
Stock Name |
Stock Code |
Current Market Value |
Alignment Healthcare |
ALHC |
$0.888 billion |
Brookdale Senior Living |
BKD |
$1.225 billion |
YiHua Healthcare |
000150 |
$0.448 billion |
Aoyuan Health |
03662 |
$0.32 billion |
Hengzhi Holdings |
08405 |
$0.256 billion |
Songling Elderly Care Group |
01989 |
$25 billion |
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Data as of April 15, 2024
How to place a trade on uSMART mobile application:
After logging into the uSMART SG app, select "Quotes'" from the bottom of the page.Next, tap on the search button at the top of the page to search for the stock code of the healthcare industry stock you want to invest in.Once you've found the stock, tap on it to view more details.Then, click on the "Trade" button at the bottom right corner.Choose the "Buy/Sell" function.Finally, select the stock price, quantity, and trading conditions, then submit your order. If you choose the "Smart Order" function, select the type of smart order.Image instructions are as follows:
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