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GlaxoSmithKline
As wishes of good health are being scribed in Christmas cards all over the globe Graham Spooner, investment adviser at The Share Centre, looks to the pharmaceuticals sector for a stock that will provide stability in your portfolio.
GlaxoSmithKline has attractions for investors looking for a lower degree of risk. After a long period of doing very little the share price has risen by around 9% this year. Income seekers will be attracted to the yield at around 5% and the growth story also looks to be improving.
GlaxoSmithKline has an increasing exposure to the emerging markets and this, along with new products and diversification in consumer healthcare and biotechnology, should see improvements in the next year.
Although generic competition remains a concern, the company thinks the problem has now receded. As pressure on drug prices, especially in European markets, continues moving into other regions is sensible.
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