UBS US Growth slashes healthcare ahead of 2020 US election

Fear of regulation main driver behind cut in exposure

Mike Sheen
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The UBS US Growth fund has heavily reduced its exposure to healthcare stocks ahead of the US Presidential Election, which is set to unleash a wave of regulation upon the sector regardless of the victor, according to portfolio manager Peter Bye.

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