Key Takeaways MPW shares rose 14% in six months, beating the industry's 9.8% gain in the same period. MPW benefits from an aging population and rising healthcare expenditures. Asset sales and $1.3B liquidity bolster MPW's financial flexibility and growth plans.Shares of Medical Properties Trust (MPW) — also known as MPT — have gained 14% in the past six months, outperforming the industry’s growth of 9.8%.This healthcare real estate investment trust (REIT), carrying a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), is engaged in ac ...