Stocks with high dividend yields are usually found in the more defensive sectors of the stock market that have little upside potential. This is not the case with the investment trust BB Biotech AG (ISIN: CH0038389992). Established in 1993, BB Biotech is a pioneer in biotech investing and has grown to become one of the…
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