Healthcare stocks showing strength

Healthcare stocks are showing strength in the U.S. even as the industry is facing risks associated with next year’s presidential election. 

Among the S&P 500 Index’s 11 main industry groups, health care is the fourth quarter’s best performer. The S&P 500 Health Care Index climbed 10% for the quarter through Monday, beating the S&P 500’s advance of 5.3%, and closed at a record Monday along with the broader index.