People across the world are living longer than ever as healthcare provision improves and medicine advances. But how can investors take advantage of this trend?
The OECD forecasts the proportion of over 65s globally will more than double to 16.2% by 2050, with the percentage of people aged 80 and over trebling. Meanwhile, the number of people living to 100 years old in the UK has now reached a record high. Below, five fund buyers offer suggestions on the best way to take advantage of this growing trend. Polar Capital Healthcare Opportunities fund Polar Capital's £508m fund, co-managed by Daniel Mahony and Gareth Powell, has returned 146% over the three years to 10 November 2014, according to FE, beating the average 109% return for the ...
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