If you can count, you may find healthcare stocks focused on the aging population to be a compelling opportunity. What do I mean? When it comes to the senior care sector, the fundamental argument comes down to one word repeated three times: demographics, demographics, demographics. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the “U.S. population age 65 and over grew nearly five times faster than the total population over the 100 years from 1920 to 2020.” Not only that, the older population reached 55.8
Brookdale Senior's (BKD) weighted average occupancy for June rises 140 bps year over year.
If you are looking for stocks that have gained strong momentum recently but are still trading at reasonable prices, Brookdale (BKD) could be a great choice. It is one of the several stocks that passed through our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen.