Medical Economics December 8, 2025
Dave S. Gilreath, CFP Fact checked by: Todd Shryock

Key Takeaways

  • By 2030, one in six globally will be over 65, with the U.S. seeing a 50% increase in this demographic.
  • Longer working lives and immigration may offset the traditional negative GDP impact of aging populations.
  • Investment opportunities in the longevity economy include healthcare and senior housing, driven by increased demand.
  • ETFs and REITs focused on aging populations, such as Global X Aging Population ETF and Welltower Inc., show significant growth potential.

Investing in health care stocks offers significant potential as the aging population drives demand for medical services and senior living solutions.

Much has been made of the fact that the world’s population is getting older — so much that it’s getting, well, old.

Yet this...

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