The Top Health and Wellness Stocks to Buy in 2019

The health and wellness sector has been expanding rapidly, helped in part by a change in branding and focusing beyond weight loss. Companies are utilizing innovative services and taking advantage of social media to bring holistic wellness products and solutions.

As consumers increasingly focus on wellness, these nutrition businesses are filling the demand for diverse services focusing on a variety of niches.

👨‍⚕️ Nutritional Bussiness

Canada Stocks

Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc. (NEPT-T)
A nutrition products company that offers customized nutrition solutions and specialty products. They are using their Omega-3 oil extraction technology to extract cannabis oil for the market.

Neptune Tech & Bioresource (NEPT-T) — Stockchase

Opinion about NEPT-T: Cannabis Nutritional supplements. If they get it right there is huge potential. In the medical uses, there is a lot of long term potential. He has no idea who will be the eventual winners in this space. He thinks there is a bit of frenzy in this space. Buy on rumor and…

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Greenspace Brands Inc (JTR-X)
An organic foods producer. People are looking to eat more healthy and they have done a good job with distribution. They are growing revenue and their operations are improving.

Greenspace Brands Inc (JTR-X) — Stockchase

Opinion about JTR-X: Doesn't know this company. Loves the space. Names with a good name, like "green" move well. They produce organic foods, and people are looking to eat healthier. Fancy name. Fancy products.

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Jamieson Wellness (JWEL-T)
Canada’s leading manufacturer of natural health products. Their main operations are vitamins and health supplements. The company has been given a license to sell in China. It is currently fairly valued.

Jamieson Wellness (JWEL-T) — Stockchase

Opinion about JWEL-T: Good business, decent ROIC. Multiple's not inexpensive. Lots of retailers are available under 13x with great ROIC. He continues to meet with management.

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US Stocks

Herbalife Ltd. (HLF-N)
A global nutrition supplement and weight management company. They are a multi-level marketing corporation and have faced controversy. However, they have a large diverse product portfolio that has been doing well on the direct-selling industry.

Herbalife Ltd. (HLF-N) — Stockchase

Opinion about HLF-N: Has no growth and is too controversial.

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Nestle (NSRGY-OTC)
A giant in the consumer products sector that has a diverse range of products. They did a joint-venture project to distribute Starbucks coffee that has done well. Their baby formula is also one of the most popular across the world.

Nestle (NSRGY-OTC) — Stockchase

Opinion about NSRGY-OTC: Tariffs -- how to benefit? Consumer staples are outperforming in the last few days, and that speaks to the advantage of having a balanced portfolio. Companies like KHC, UL, KVUE, and Nestle. It's not that they won't be affected (their costs would go up), but they're far less cyclical than other businesses.…

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Medifast Inc. (MED-N)
A manufacturer of clinically proven health products and programs. They are focused on the weight loss and health-related products sold through multi-level marketing and medical professionals.

Medifast Inc. (MED-N) — Stockchase

Opinion about MED-N: Trevor Rose’s Insights - Trevor’s most-liked answers from 5i Research. Remains a very cheap stock and debt free ($40M cash). Growth is slowing, with marginal growth expected in 2023. Dividend is now ~6%, but has not changed in 10 months. The last quarter was significantly better than estimates, but it did cut…

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Weight Watchers Int’l Inc (WTW-N)
The largest provider of weight loss programs in the world. Their programs are designed scientifically and help educate people about healthy eating patterns. They company is rebalancing its brand.

Weight Watchers Int'l Inc (WTW-N) — Stockchase

Opinion about WTW-N: They bought a telehelp platform, so how will this help against the companies producing the popular weight-loss drugs? Little effect, because you don't need WTW if everybody is taking these weight-loss drugs.

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Nautilus Group (NLS-N)
A global manufacturer of home fitness equipment. They are bringing newly designed exercise equipment to the market to fuel sales for the rest of the year.

Nautilus Group (NLS-N) — Stockchase

Opinion about NLS-N: (A Top Pick Mar 16/21, Down 25.4%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with NLS has triggered its stop at $15. We recommend covering the position at this time. We will look for better opportunities.

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