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Hedge funds are supposed to thrive in volatile markets, and they didn't disappoint so far this year amid the unprecedented coronavirus crisis that wreaked havoc across the economy.
In fact, the most owned 20 stocks across 342 hedge funds have been beating the market with a 15% average return in 2020, versus an 8% loss for the S&P 500, according to an analysis from RBC Capital Markets based on the latest quarterly regulatory filings.
Here's a breakdown of those favorite stocks in the hedge fund world, some of which are winners in the health care sector.