Investment Q&A

Q: Forward metrics for LLY and NVO show roughly the same revenue growth, but LLY shows much better earnings and ROE growth. What, then, is the case for recommending both (other than that the market is big enough for both to appreciate)? I realize that, for drug developers, depth of pipeline and patent expiry are also factors, but for simplicity have assumed that, in these respects, their situations and risks are comparable - in which case, shouldn't things like ROE growth turn out to be decisive?

Q: Hi 5i Team.

I have some names in my TFSA account such as ATD, ATX and ENGH (and maybe some others) that are laggers and would like to move out of them and into something with potentially higher returns.
I also own the other names mentioned above.
What are your thoughts and could you recommend 3 to 5 Canadian and/or US names with the reasons and entry points.
also own NVDA that has grown to a huge percentage of the account.
I know that I should sell some but it has been such a great performer.


Thank you
Joe

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

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: Hi, would you continue to hold this stock?

Thanks
Paul

Q: Hello

What is 5is shortlist preferences for these 3 sectors: Materials, Consumer Defensive & Healthcare.
* 3 USA & 3 CDA choices per would be a great starting point

Q: What are presently your Top picks in Healthcare; in either CAD or USD. Thanks.

Q: Hi. My wife and I are in the process of rebalancing our portfolio. We're in our 70s and our portfolio has treated us well. Unfortunately our winners have grown to create a portfolio that is now 70% tech and 30% cash.

We'd like to bring our Nvidia and Apple holdings from just over 20% for each to around 10 or 12%.

Where would you reinvest the proceeds of the sale outside of the tech sector?
What 5 top US companies and 5 Canadian companies would be your favourites and why?

Thanks
Frank

Q: Which drug companies would you suggest if arriving late to the GLP-1 party? For a 5-10 year hold.
Thanks

Q: My daughter recently inherited a substantial sum of money and would like me to invest such in a mix of companies, both in the US and Canada, with a modicum of international companies. She lives in Europe.
Could I respectfully ask if you could offer your chosen six equities in each of the US, Canada and worldwide (in order of preference), including one or two ETF’s, with a mid term (5 - 8 years hold) term. Could you also provide an entry point for each stock?

I do appreciate your guidance…

cj

Q: Comparing NVO with LLY.
Are these companies similar? Morningstar describes NVO as Biotechnology and LLY as a Drug Manufacturer but they both have versions of the popular weight loss drugs that has caused their stock price to appreciate? Can you also help explain why NVO in the last +4 month is significantly lower than LLY?

Q: Looking to buy good companies that have been beaten down recently but have good chance of rebounding; bce lulu novo-nordisk crowdstrike
Please comment on this plan and these stocks and add your suggestions for similar stock pick
Many thanks for your great service
Peter

Q: Structure Therapeutics was mentioned in Barron’s as an up and coming GLP-1/ozempic style drug provider. What is your opinion of GPCR and this space, in general?

Q: I own shares in these health care products. I'm down on some of them and OK on others. Please list your order of preference. Best first. Would you sell any of them ?
List any others you would recommend in this field . Thanks.

Q: I’ve considered NVO and LLY somewhat equivalent due to their exposure to obesity drugs. Is there an opportunity to sell some LLY to buy more of NVO because it has underperformed lately?

Q: Are they in trouble wrt the latest news?

Q: Hi 5i,

I am looking for growth. If I can only have one which do you believe has the most potential? NVO for its incredible weight loss drugs or Uber now that it has dominated the car-hailing business.

Thanks
David

Q: Could I have your opinion on PFE earnings please. I see from your notes that Pfizer is not your favorite; could I have your view on its recovery potential please from what appears to be a depressed level.

Q: I hold these 8 US Heathcare stocks. Each are about 1.5% of my holdings. I would like to consolidate the 8 down to about 4 holdings. Which ones would you sell and which ones would you add to? Thanks for your great ongoing advice.

Q: I bought LLY on your advice a few weeks ago and it has been declining ever since. I am now down 14.6%, marking the steepest decline over this same period of any stock I own. All things being equal, my general rule of thumb is to cut the chord when stocks decline by 15% to minimize future losses. In LLY's case, I hold it in a non-registered account and can thus claim a tax loss. I confess to being disappointed by the stock's recent performance as part of my purchasing decision was driven by your very strong endorsement immediately prior to my purchase. (You had rated the company as a 9/10 for safety and 9/10 for growth.) If you were me, would you wait for LLY to eventually turn around (as I'm sure it will at some point) or are there greener pastures out there?