As The Supreme Court Mulls Health-Care Reform, The Sector Looks Cheap

Wed, 03/28/2012 - 09:58 EDT - Seeking Alpha

By Morningstar:
By Robert Goldsborough
This week, the nine justices of the U.S. Supreme Court began hearing three days of oral arguments on what undoubtedly will be one of the most watched cases on the court's docket in decades: President Obama's health-care law.The court's ruling on whether some or all of the president's hotly debated Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is constitutional isn't expected for at least several months. In fact, we'd guess it would be one of the final opinions that the justices issue before they head off on their three-month-long summer vacation.Before and during the court's oral arguments, there of course has been much public debate over the constitutionality of the law--and for that matter, whether it is good or bad public policy. However, every bit as important of a question for health-care investors--particularly those holding or considering investing in health-care-themed exchange-traded funds--has to be this: WhatComplete Story »

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