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Mar 04, 2019
Medtronic gets FDA approval for Accurian RF ablation platform - Zacks

Medtronic gets FDA approval for Accurian RF ablation platform - Zacks

Medtronic Plc recently announced the receipt of 510 k clearance from the FDA for its Accurian RF ablation platform. This clearance will help the company with its strategy to strengthen position in the huge chronic pain management market.

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Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are Eli Lilly & Co (NYSE:LLY), Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ), Merck & Co (NYSE:MRK), Unitedhealth Group (NYSE:UNH), AstraZeneca PLC (NYSE:AZN), Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ:ISRG), CVS HEALTH Corp (NYSE:CVS), Edwards Lifesciences Corp (NYSE:EW).

Industry description

The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in the stocks of companies principally engaged in the development, production, or distribution of products and services related to the health care industry. The adviser may also consider companies engaged in medical, diagnostic, biochemical, and other research and development activities. The fund may invest up to 50% of its assets in foreign stocks. It is non-diversified.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Vanguard Health Care Inv MF is 257.78B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 48.63B to 994.49B. LLY holds the highest valuation in this group at 994.49B. The lowest valued company is EW at 48.63B.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Vanguard Health Care Inv MF was 17%. For the same stocks of the MF, the average monthly volume growth was -10% and the average quarterly volume growth was -14%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 30
P/E Growth Rating: 32
Price Growth Rating: 43
SMR Rating: 58
Profit Risk Rating: 64
Seasonality Score: 1 (-100 ... +100)
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