Health insurance stocks

The best health insurance stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals — while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look to stocks with steadier gains over time.

Take a deeper dive into health insurance stocks

We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the medical insurance industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap US stocks.

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1. UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated operates as a diversified health care company in the United States. It operates through four segments: UnitedHealthcare, OptumHealth, OptumInsight, and OptumRx. The UnitedHealthcare segment offers consumer-oriented health benefit plans and services for national employers, public sector employers, mid-sized employers, small businesses, and individuals; health and well-being services to individuals age 50 and older, addressing their needs for preventive and acute health care services, as well as services dealing with chronic disease and other specialized issues for older individuals; Medicaid plans, children's health insurance program, and health care programs; medical and dental benefits; and hospital and clinical services.

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated stock opened the day at $412.53 after a previous close of $409.95. The latest price was $412.11 (25 minute delay). UnitedHealth Group Incorporated is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD272.1 billion and employs 330,000 staff.

• Market capitalization: $392,362,983,424
• P/E ratio: 27.4617
• PEG ratio: 1.7852

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2. Aflac Incorporated (AFL)

Aflac Incorporated, through its subsidiaries, provides supplemental health and life insurance products. It operates through two segments, Aflac Japan and Aflac U. S. The Aflac Japan segment offers cancer, medical, income support, GIFT, and whole and term life insurance products, as well as WAYS and child endowment plans under saving type insurance products in Japan.

Aflac Incorporated stock opened the day at $53.96 after a previous close of $54.00. The latest price was $54.15 (25 minute delay). Aflac Incorporated is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$22.9 billion and employs 12,003 staff.

• Market capitalization: $36,090,318,848
• P/E ratio: 6.8243
• PEG ratio: 0.93

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3. MetLife (MET)

MetLife, Inc. , a financial services company, provides insurance, annuities, employee benefits, and asset management services worldwide. It operates through five segments: U. S.

MetLife stock opened the day at $60.85 after a previous close of $61.02. The latest price was $59.75 (25 minute delay). MetLife is listed on the NYSE and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$65.1 billion.

• Market capitalization: $50,607,742,976
• P/E ratio: 47.1533
• PEG ratio: 2.0113

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4. Humana (HUM)

Humana Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, operates as a health and well-being company in the United States. It operates through Retail, Group and Specialty, and Healthcare Services segments.

Humana stock opened the day at $457.65 after a previous close of $454.50. The latest price was $455.65 (25 minute delay). Humana is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$78.9 billion and employs 43,000 staff.

• Market capitalization: $59,823,792,128
• P/E ratio: 16.4713
• PEG ratio: 1.6159

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5. HCA Healthcare (HCA)

HCA Healthcare, Inc. , through its subsidiaries, operates as a health care services company in the United States. The company operates general, acute care hospitals that offer medical and surgical services, including inpatient care, intensive care, cardiac care, diagnostic, and emergency services; and outpatient services, such as outpatient surgery, laboratory, radiology, respiratory therapy, cardiology, and physical therapy.

HCA Healthcare stock opened the day at $216.33 after a previous close of $214.05. The latest price was $218.79 (25 minute delay). HCA Healthcare is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$56 billion and employs 195,000 staff.

• Market capitalization: $81,602,347,008
• P/E ratio: 16.944
• PEG ratio: 1.5635

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6. Oscar Health (OSCR)

Oscar Health, Inc. provides health insurance products and services to individuals, families, and businesses in the United States. The company was formerly known as Mulberry Health Inc.

Oscar Health stock opened the day at $19.82 after a previous close of $19.77. The latest price was $19.60 (25 minute delay). Oscar Health is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$681.8 million and employs 1,839 staff.

• Market capitalization: $4,259,629,312

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7. Anthem (ANTM)

Anthem, Inc. , through its subsidiaries, operates as a health benefits company in the United States. It operates through four segments: Commercial & Specialty Business, Government Business, IngenioRx, and Other.

Anthem stock opened the day at $387.92 after a previous close of $384.17. The latest price was $388.61 (25 minute delay). Anthem is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$124.6 billion and employs 83,400 staff.

• Market capitalization: $94,092,386,304
• P/E ratio: 20.5607
• PEG ratio: 1.4401

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8. Primerica (PRI)

Primerica, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, provides financial products to middle-income households in the United States and Canada. The company operates in three segments: Term Life Insurance; Investment and Savings Products; and Corporate and Other Distributed Products.

Primerica stock opened the day at $154.54 after a previous close of $155.38. The latest price was $152.25 (25 minute delay). Primerica is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$2.4 billion and employs 2,230 staff.

• Market capitalization: $5,708,650,496
• P/E ratio: 14.0479
• PEG ratio: 1.05

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9. Globe Life (GL)

Globe Life Inc. , through its subsidiaries, provides various life and supplemental health insurance products, and annuities to lower middle to middle income households in the United States. The company operates through four segments: Life Insurance, Supplemental Health Insurance, Annuities, and Investments.

Globe Life stock opened the day at $92.97 after a previous close of $91.74. The latest price was $94.46 (25 minute delay). Globe Life is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$4.9 billion and employs 3,261 staff.

• Market capitalization: $9,574,654,976
• P/E ratio: 13.2634

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Bottom line

While it’s possible to turn a profit investing in health insurance stocks, keep in mind that — like any investment — health insurance stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions — both in the market and in the medical insurance industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest. And if you’re new to investing, or if it’s been awhile since you’ve taken a critical look at your investing accounts, compare brokers to make sure you’re getting the best features in your trading account.