Investment Q&A

Q: I sold a portion of my NVO holdings a while ago, and am not inclined to buy it back just now. What would you see as the best buy in the US healthcare sector these days; possibly as a compliment to NVO, but not necessarily?

Q: I have been buying HHL ETF over the last number of months, but it continues to struggle. Would say this is just sector weakness and if so how do you see the sector - will it eventually recover? My only other Healthcare stock is is ABBV so I am not overly exposed but this ETF is close to a full position, for income. Are there any issues with the ETF, and are you cautious? Thanks so much.

Q: Given the potential for a market down-turn, do you see any of these as a good buy for a long-term investment?

Q: Good afternoon,

I’d like to commend 5i on the well thought out updates!

Looking to form a healthcare position. 3-5 positions. Long term growth in a TFSA.
These could be pharmaceutical, equipment etc etc.


Thank you very much.

Q: Previously had 3 U.S. ETFS for U.S. healthcare but haven't been happy about these.
Could you please suggest 3 or 4 U.S. healthcare companies that might work out for a 5 yr+ return. Please put in order of ratings and advise why you like them.
THank you
Margaret

Q: Hello 5i Team,

What are your top 12 more conservative or dividend-generating US stocks to buy in an RRSP for a 3-5 year hold?

Thanks in advance for your always helpful advice!

Q: There was an article in the Globe and Mail today by David Rosenberg about the aging population and he suggested health care related investments such as health care REITS, pharma, devices, and services. What do you think of this idea and can you give me a few recommendations in canada and the US for each of the 4 categories (health reits, pharma, devices, sefrvices)? A mix of ETFS and individual stocks would be great.

Q: Seems the whole Healthcare sector stocks are depressed right now. Aside from ISRG (owned) which five are the most compelling to own and at what entry price are they wotth it? Canadian would be best, or ADRs. But I'll take US or world suggestions also.
Thank you!

Q: hey guys could i get your opinion on these companies for a 2 yr hold thanks

Q: Hi 5i, I'm looking at some US Stocks for my RRSP with a decent dividend yield , how would you rank these stocks. KHC RITM CVX, if you could suggest a couple more , thank you

Q: Greetings Folks:
Given I am 79 years of age, do feel there are better options than waiting out UNH's revival? We are currently also invested in ElV.
Thanks millions for your great support!!!!
brian

Q: What is your thinking on ABBV. I've held it for years and am up nicely. With pending limits on US drug pricing (maybe) is this a time to sell or hold? Or add, for that matter. thanks

Q: MRK was a recommendation for stable US and health exposure, but has seen a major drawdown in 6 moths. Any insight you can offer on current challenges and whether they have a path to recover? Or should it be replaced?

Q: Hi,

We could very well be heading into stagflation, which I understand to be slowing or negative growth, high unemployment, weak demand and rising inflation.

In such a scenario, which would be the best stocks or ETFs to favour ?

Many thanks,

Jacques IDS

Q: Looking for a stable US stock with some growth/dividend. Please make suggestions

Q: I am working on increasing my sector representation in Healthcare. I will shortly have filled a full position in ISRG, adding in this downturn. I have traded around UNH, and am planning to take it from a 1/2 to full position. I have 1/4 position in ILMN and do not think I should be topping it up; I perceive it to be risky. I need 2 more companies, or may need to take one or both of IRSG/UNH to more than a full position.

This provides me a surgical/instrumentation company and a service/product supplier. For diversity in the Healthcare space can you rank your preferred buys (with entry points) I'd appreciate 2 recommendations on the pharmaseuticals side and 2 on the biotech side, or as you may see that fits better.

While I am open US companies I do have a concern that the Trump administration will bring the DOGE and Executive Order train wrecks to health care. I would appreciate your views on this potential action and howe it may impact investment choice in the field.

Thanks as always,

Dave

Q: I hold BIPC and ABBV in a US TFSA account. I want to add GOOG. I know that there is a 15% unrecoverable witholding tax on dividends and no tax on capital gains when withdrawal occurs. Since I will not be withdrawing for 5 to 10 years Should I keep these in the TFSA account or move them to a unregstered account? 80 year old value investor with some growth stocks.

Q: Do you have any suggestions re the Pharma companies which would be a good time to purchase now, either in a partial or full position? Thanks

Q: Hi Folks,
I am looking to add some more US names in my RRSP account. I currently have AMZN, PG, V, MSFT, AAPL, GOOGL, ABBV and PFE( along with CDN names 50/50 split). Can you recommend 3 US names regardless of sector?
Thanks

Q: Hi Peter and gang,

Give the current volatility in the markets, would you please recommend a few defensive stocks in both US and Canadian markets.

Cheers,