Going International with Gilead Sciences Inc.

Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ: GILD) is an international stock currently in the Cadence portfolio and was the first offshore listed position in the fund, initiated in mid-2014.  

In summary, Gilead is a large US biotech stock specialising in antiviral drugs to treat patients suffering from HIV, hepatitis C, influenza and other medical conditions.

In 2014 it generated approximately US$25bn in revenue and currently has a market capitalisation of US$180 billion (this is larger than any company listed on the ASX). As the world’s leading anti-viral company, Gilead holds strong market positions in some very lucrative markets.

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