Q: Under current market conditions, health care as a sector is lagging. When this happens is it still important to keep good companies within this sector to keep a balanced portfolio even though the names could trend lower for some time. Is the thinking that sectors being favoured could eventually change and a good company will recover. Or, it is better to move into what's going up and keep low weighting of a space that is out of favour due to changes in politics, interest rates, or other factors. The same could be said for REITs now which are doing terribly but does one keep these out-of-favour sectors to have diversification within a portfolio. Thank you!
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Q: Hi,
UFP Tech. Has been brought up a few times as a suggested stock to look at in the US. I’ve also noticed a lot of shares being sold by the CEO as well.
5i has suggested the stock recently but what is the thesis? Bull case and bear case?
Thanks.
UFP Tech. Has been brought up a few times as a suggested stock to look at in the US. I’ve also noticed a lot of shares being sold by the CEO as well.
5i has suggested the stock recently but what is the thesis? Bull case and bear case?
Thanks.
Q: May I have your opinion on this stock please?
John
John
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Intuitive Surgical Inc. (ISRG)
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Eli Lilly and Company (LLY)
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UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (DE) (UNH)
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Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO)
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Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV)
Q: I own the following in the health care field. Are there any other suggestions? My first choice is an ETF. I am considering IHI.
XLV, Stryker, JNJ, P & G
Thank you
Paul
XLV, Stryker, JNJ, P & G
Thank you
Paul
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Chartwell Retirement Residences (CSH.UN)
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Savaria Corporation (SIS)
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Sienna Senior Living Inc. (SIA)
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Andlauer Healthcare Group Inc. Subordinate Voting Shares (AND)
Q: I’ve always had less than positive results investing in the healthcare sector. Finally I decided to go with an ETF (XHC) to do away with the individual stock picking risk which has since declined as well. I am now thinking of sticking with “healthcare adjacent” companies since SIS (currently owned) has done well for me. Can you please comment on SIA, CSH, and AND, the first two have run up a bit recently and I wonder about their valuations and future prospects. Any other candidates that might fit the bill you could recommend, I know choices in Canada are slim?
Q: I read a small “newspaper” article on this relatively newly listed venture and wondered if you had any thoughts on it. It is still smaller cap than I think you find investable, but it strikes me that it has some possible tailwinds and potential for growth?
Q: I have held VMD for some time and seen it rise and fall. Is it time to cash out?
Thanks,
Guy
Thanks,
Guy
Q: What do you think about the allegations of security fraud with TMDX?
Q: Do you have an opinion on VMD OR QIPT-Q. I hold both.
Thanks,
Guy
Thanks,
Guy
Q: I'm up 24% on ABBV in my cash account - down almost 50% since Trump was elected. It is currently a half position. I also hold ISRG in the same cash account at a 1.75% position. Considering selling ABBV and investing proceeds in ISRG, increasing this holding to 4.25%. (My other health holding is CLBT at a 2.5% weight in my TFSA.) Given tax implications/risk, what would you do?
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BMO Equal Weight US Health Care Hedged to CAD Index ETF (ZUH)
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iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF (IHI)
Q: Would like to hear your opinion of 2 health care sector ETFs, IHI for medical devices, and ZUH for general health care. The IHI has outperformed the ZUH. Would you hold both, or sell the ZUH and put the proceeds into an increased position in IHI?
Q: Hello 5I, could you give me your view on owning ETF HHL given that the upcoming US administration is not supportive on vaccines and has little faith in scientific medical research? Thank You
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Intuitive Surgical Inc. (ISRG)
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Becton Dickinson and Company (BDX)
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Stryker Corporation (SYK)
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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc (TMO)
Q: Hello,
Thoughts on these companies? Looking to start a position and get your analysis. Any other ones in this space you would recommend over these two? And why the poor performance YTD?
Thank you.
Thoughts on these companies? Looking to start a position and get your analysis. Any other ones in this space you would recommend over these two? And why the poor performance YTD?
Thank you.
Q: Hi There can you tell me what the fair market value of NVO is at this time? It’s fallen a lot but it’s a solid company, do you think it’s a good pharma pick for 3-5 years?
Q: I am considering investing in Healthcare. Would the equipment makers be better than Pharma? Would you consider SYK or is there another equipment maker to consider?
thanks
thanks
Q: What do you think of Danaher's current valuation, do you think this a good entry point to start a new long-term position?
Given their long-term success, I'm thinking the company should be capable of navigating any potential "political" headwinds with the incoming US administration?
Given their long-term success, I'm thinking the company should be capable of navigating any potential "political" headwinds with the incoming US administration?
Q: I am considering buying LLY or ISRG. Both are expensive, given this which one has the best growth potential going forward. Please compare EPS, revenue metrics. LLY is down from a high and just wondering if this weakness is something to be concerned about Thank you..
Q: Please share your thoughts on these two medical research companies.
Would you consider purchasing either?
Or, are there companies you prefer.
Thanks.
Would you consider purchasing either?
Or, are there companies you prefer.
Thanks.
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Amgen Inc. (AMGN)
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CVS Health Corporation (CVS)
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Eli Lilly and Company (LLY)
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Pfizer Inc. (PFE)
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Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO)
Q: Hi, would you continue to hold this stock?
Thanks
Paul
Thanks
Paul
Q: Could I please have your analysis of their quarterly earnings. Everything seemed good but was expecting some pop in the stock? Buy more, sell or hold?
Thanks Dave.
Thanks Dave.