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May 14, 2026

Longevity and Long-Term Growth Potential

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UBS highlights the long-term potential of the 'Longevity' investment theme, focusing on healthcare innovation and obesity treatments as high-growth areas currently undervalued relative to tech. The report also addresses resilient US retail sales, rising inflation pressures, and political uncertainty in the UK.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.The Longevity theme offers a multi-trillion-dollar growth opportunity over the next decade, driven by demand for obesity treatments and healthcare innovation.
  • 2.Healthcare stocks are currently at a 25-year low relative to tech stocks, suggesting significant catch-up potential.
  • 3.China has evolved from a low-cost follower to a global source of competitive drug assets and healthcare innovation.

Table of Contents

  • Thought of the day
  • The long-term obesity revenue opportunity is attractive
  • Upcoming trial results may boost the long-term growth outlook
  • Stronger innovation capability in China offers opportunities
  • Caught our attention
  • Market update
  • Global asset class preferences definitions
  • Appendix

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Authors

Min Lan TanMark Haefele

Securities

S&P 500NasdaqMSCI AC WorldUS 10-Year Treasury

Themes

LongevityArtificial IntelligenceGLP-1 and Obesity Treatment

Regions

North AmericaAsia PacificEuropeUnited StatesChinaUnited Kingdom