Want to Invest in Coronavirus Vaccines? Consider This First

Brian Orelli, PhD, The Motley Fool
·5 min read

Coronavirus vaccines offer an interesting growth opportunity for investors, but there are factors that investors should consider before jumping into the space. In this video from Motley Fool Live recorded on Nov. 23, Corinne Cardina, chief of Motley Fool's healthcare and cannabis bureau, and Brian Orelli, Fool.com contributor, discuss how the durability of immunity, which is largely unknown at this point, factors into valuation. Corinne Cardina: Let's talk a little bit about the partnership with the University of Oxford and who is going to get this particular vaccine candidate if it is approved and comes to fruition.

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