5 healthcare funds outpacing the S&P 500 in 2026
FSA highlights 5 healthcare exchange-traded-funds that are outpacing the S&P 500 index year-to-date.
This week FSA compares two UK equities funds: MFS Meridian UK Equity fund and the Schroder ISF UK Equity fund.


Based on the popular 80s card game, each week we select an asset class and use FE fundinfo data to compare two funds based on their three-year performance, assets under management, alpha, volatility, ongoing charges and information ratio to decide which is the Top Trump.
This week, the MFS Meridian UK Equity fund defeats the Schroder ISF UK Equity fund: 4-2
The fund seeks capital appreciation, measured in UK sterling, with a high conviction UK equity portfolio that takes a long-term view where the market is short-term focused.
Top 10 holdings:
The fund aims to provide capital growth in excess of the FTSE All Share Total Return Index after fees have been deducted over a three-to-five-year period by investing in equities of UK companies.
Top 10 holdings:
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