How investors can make gains from the weight-loss and anti-obesity trend

Huge gains are expected from the weight-loss market over the next few years. We explain how to invest in this growing sector

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Getting fit and losing weight may be at the top of people’s new year resolutions - and it is already a theme that many investors are digesting.

The global market for anti-obesity is already worth around $6 billion annually and companies focusing on weight-loss drugs were among the top performers and most purchased stocks in 2023.

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Marc Shoffman
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Marc Shoffman is an award-winning freelance journalist specialising in business, personal finance and property. His work has appeared in print and online publications ranging from FT Business to The Times, Mail on Sunday and the i newspaper. He also co-presents the In For A Penny financial planning podcast.