BBC: Best Biotech ETF For Clinical Trials Stocks Holdings (BBC)

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2017 will go down as one of the leanest years for M&A across the sector in many years. This level of deal volume has not been seen since 2013. However, given the replenishment needs of biotech/drug giants, their robust balance sheets and possibly positive tax policy changes, 2018 should be a banner year for deals in the sector. Later this week, we will discuss several small and mid-cap names that make logical acquisition candidates in the year ahead.