There's little question that the healthcare industry is destined to grow over the coming decades, as demand from the aging baby boomer population grows. And while regulatory uncertainty has weighed down some companies, the industry remains largely in tact in the U.S.
Investors looking to side step this uncertainty, but still capitalize on the industry's upside potential, may want to consider healthcare REITs. These stocks have the added benefit of dividend income, which is even more preferable in today's low rate environment.
Healthcare REITs have not only consistently outperformed the S&P 500 since 2008, but they also offer dividend income on top of those capital gains. Currently, the sector has an average price-earnings ratio of 42.2x and an average dividend yield of 5.7%, according to TickerSpy.
A Look at Some Popular Healthcare REITs
There are many different healthcare REITs in the market.
Here are some of the best 3-month performers:
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