The healthcare sector is set to contribute to your bottom line

The market downturn has been kind to the healthcare sector. The S&P 500 (SPY) dropped 16% since the beginning of the bear market, while the Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV) decreased by only 4%.

The healthcare sector appears to be acting like a consumer staple and may recover strongly when the market rebounds.

 So, what are some interesting healthcare stock picks?

 The XLV healthcare exchange-traded fund is an attractive option for investors seeking to minimize risk and maximize stability.

It consists of the largest health care stocks, such as UnitedHealth (UNH), Abbott Laboratories (ABT), Amgen (AMGN) and Merck & Co. (MRK), as well as other...

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