The Best Healthcare Stocks to Buy With $5,000 in 2026 and Hold Forever

All three of these healthcare giants are leaders in their niches.Healthcare-focused investors may be disappointed to learn that the sector underperformed the broader market last year. However, they might also appreciate the fact that there are plenty of stocks in the industry that appear to be excellent buy-and-hold options.Let's consider three of them: Eli Lilly (LLY +0.52%), AbbVie (ABBV 0.31%), and Intuitive Surgical (ISRG 1.15%). Here's why, for those looking to put $5,000 in equity markets right now, t ...