Three stocks that will stand up to political pressure

Professional investor Andy Headley of Alliance Trust and Veritas Asset Management chooses three of his favourite stocks.

A professional investor tells us where he'd put his money. This week: Andy Headley of Alliance Trust and Veritas Asset Management chooses three favourites.

Government rhetoric and policy have emerged as key issues that could affect companies over the coming years. Heated discussions among regulators and politicians in sectors such as technology and healthcare, and the policies that emerge as a result, could enforce real change. In US healthcare, for instance, political efforts to lower drug prices are not only hitting companies in the pharmaceutical sector but are also the driving force behind widespread changes further down the supply chain.

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Andy Headley
Head of Global Strategies, Veritas Asset Management

Andy has been at Veritas since 2003, with two decades of experience in companies like Newton Investment Management, WP Stewart and Price Waterhouse. He uses a range of rigorous research methods, to surface companies with medium-term growth potential – wherever they might be.