Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ALXN), Align Technology, Inc. (ALGN) & More: Three Surprising Investment Ideas Straight From Obamacare

3. Congressional ignorance to smart profits? Wii.
Section 4201 of Obamacare prohibits use of video games in promoting healthy living. Apparently, Congress hasn’t heard of Wii Fit. Many retirement communities and long-term care facilities use the interactive game extensively to promote physical fitness for senior citizens. But, it’s Congress. They probably were just thinking about Pac-Man.

However, the ignorance of the lawmakers who drafted the legislation just might point to a smart investing choice. One organization championing the use of Wii Fit video games in promoting health in the elderly is Sunrise Senior Living. . Sunrise was bought out earlier this year by Health Care REIT, Inc. (NYSE:HCN).

Health Care REIT presents a compelling alternative for investors. The real estate investment trust’s $18 billion portfolio includes senior living communities, as well as medical office buildings, inpatient and outpatient centers, and life science facilities. Its dividend yield currently stands at 4.5%. Even better, there’s plenty of growth opportunity in the stock as well. Shares rose 30% over the past two years and are up nearly 12% year-to-date.

Looking hard
These three ideas prove that if you look hard enough for something, you can find it. If we can find investment ideas in Obamacare, there’s no telling what else holds promise. Now if I could only find my old VCR instruction manual. It’s probably loaded with great ideas.

The article 3 Surprising Investment Ideas Straight From Obamacare originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Keith Speights.

Fool contributor Keith Speights has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Health Care REIT, Inc. (NYSE:HCN).

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