Q: Based on my portfolio review, I need to increase my pharmaceutical weighing. Although you do not follow US companies closely, could you give me your best recommendations for 3 US pharmaceutical Companies. My only holding at the moment is Pfizer. Could you give me your opinion on this company please?
Q: Reliq states that they will be cash flow positive by the end of the year. However, I have concerns about their burn rate. One estimate is that they will use up their cash within about 2 months. Do you agree and what would you expect them to do -- borrow/stock issue, etc.?
Q: Over several years Savaria has grown and evolved from a Canadian company to one that now operates internationally. Is Savaria's leadership evolving accordingly? Does 5i feel that Savaria has identified, and is recruiting, new people to join the Board and Senior Management with the necessary experience and skills to help guide the firm in its next stage of growth?
Q: Currently our health sector portfolio consists of above at 1.5% each. Sector target 10%+/-. Could add to IHI and ZTS. Watch List includes SYK, GH, EXAS, CSLLY, and MPW. Would appreciate your advice on current holdings and filling out sector - either these names or others. Long-term growth goal with focus on medical technology, and diversification within sector.
Q: Dear 5i,
I am interested in speculating on this company with $1,000 to $2,000 which I am prepared to lose. Should I purchase this in my TFSA or NonReg account so I can use the tax loss if necessary? Can you explain your rationale for choosing one account over the other. I purchased Prometics awhile back and it did not turn out well. Would you say "ATE" has the same risk level as PLI?
Q: I have shares of HLTH in a cash as well as a registered account with TD Waterhouse and noticed that they are now showing as zero value in the accounts. I assume this has to do with them being recently delisted? This is new to me. Do the shares have value? Can I trade my shares now or in the future and how do I do that if they are delisted? If the shares are worthless, how do I go about claiming the tax loss in the cash account? I am really just looking for your guidance as to what you would do in this case. Help!
I also own AGN stock which has been a terrible performer for me. It perked up when ABBV made to offer to take it over. I believe the offer was for $188.24 in ABBV stock and cash but am not sure how that works,...in calculating how much ABBV stock you get, do they use the value of the ABBV stock on the day of the offer (June 25th) or the day of the closing (likely sometime 1st Q 2020)? Do we know what % of the $188.24 will be given in stock and what will be given in cash? Initially the discussion of the purchase was neutral to negative, but I noticed that ABBV has been getting upgrades recently and the narrative may be changing. If you owned AGN stock, what would you advice be?
Q: TMD is down 1/3 today on the announcement to sell units, any idea what the impact of this will have going forward? Is this a market over/under reaction?
It looks like GH is caught in a down draft related to market rotation out of high growth stocks. Given the latest correction, how does the valuation look relative to the growth prospects longer term? What is your latest investment outlook on GH?
Q: I see that isrg is up very strongly (3%) on very large volume, in a down market. I can't find any news. Do you have any information that might account for such a strong move in such a weak market?