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• McKesson Corporation (MCK $696.98)
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Q: Hello everyone,

Mckesson (MCK) has recently pulled back and just upped it's dividend. I wanted your thoughts on the name and whether it's a good time to buy, in light of the challenges in the sector from Trump's health care reform focus.

Thanks again.

Peter

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Read Answer Asked by Peter on August 26, 2025

• McKesson Corporation (MCK $696.98)
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Q: Your thoughts on the most recent results for MCK would be appreciated. Thanks
Ian

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Read Answer Asked by Ian on February 10, 2025

• McKesson Corporation (MCK $696.98)
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Q: Do you know of any reason why this stock is selling off? Should I buy more, hold or sell?

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Read Answer Asked by Merrilyn on September 25, 2024

• McKesson Corporation (MCK $696.98)
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Q: MCK had a significant pullback after it reported. Please comment on the results. Do you think the pullback was warranted or was it overdone?
Thanks for your insights.
Ian

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Read Answer Asked by Ian on August 13, 2024

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Q: No healthcare exposure other than WELL, could you compare these, or if you have a better idea?

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Read Answer Asked by Charles on May 07, 2024

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Q: Hi - do you have a preference between these two drug distribution companies? If you would avoid both at this time, then that's fine too!

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Read Answer Asked by Doug on March 08, 2024

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• McKesson Corporation (MCK $696.98)
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Q: Could you please give me the top 10 stocks with the highest ROCE 5 year average (Return on Capital Employed) on the TSX and the S&P? So, that would be 20 stocks in total. Thank you very much.

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Read Answer Asked by Toge on January 30, 2024

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Q: Hello Team,
For steady longterm growth, which would you choose and why from these two companies in the health care area.
Thanks,
Barry

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Read Answer Asked by Barry on January 22, 2024

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• Eli Lilly and Company (LLY $738.64)
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• McKesson Corporation (MCK $696.98)
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Q: I currently hold all these stocks, with the exception of elf. I came up with the thanks in large part to 5i as these are names that have come up in various Q&As. If you had to pick only 10 to hold long term (which for me is 1 year), what would be your ten? The 10 should be those that are the best expected performs regardless of diversification or risk. Just the top 10. Alternately., would you suggest holding them all but with different weightings and if so please comment on a suggested weighting.

My plan was to hold 10 with 10% in each but I’m not married to that idea.

Thank you kindly.

Jason

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Read Answer Asked by Jason on January 08, 2024

• McKesson Corporation (MCK $696.98)
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• Cencora Inc. (COR $297.86)
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Q: 2 months ago you answered a question about COR and MCK in which you were positive. Since then both stocks have continued to do well. Are you still positive here for a long term buy and do you now have a preference. COR pays a better dividend.

Thanks for you great advice.
Ian

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Read Answer Asked by Ian on December 04, 2023

• McKesson Corporation (MCK $696.98)
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• Cencora Inc. (COR $297.86)
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Q: Hi 5i,
COR (formerly AmerisourceBergen) and MCK are classified as Healthcare Distributors. Do you like either of these in this area? Are both worth owning assuming you like them for a long term hold in a TFSA and NonReg account?
Can you please provide your high level thoughts for your choice.

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Read Answer Asked by Ian on October 03, 2023

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• Trane Technologies plc (TT $414.93)
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• Carrier Global Corp - Ordinary Shares (CARR.WI)
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Q: Are you aware of any companies that have the infrastructure i.e. (cold storage) and distribution capabilities for Covid-19 vaccines.

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Read Answer Asked by David on December 02, 2020

• FedEx Corporation (FDX $225.00)
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• McKesson Corporation (MCK $696.98)
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• United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS $84.32)
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• Carrier Global Corp - Ordinary Shares (CARR.WI)
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Q: What companies will benefit most by providing the logistics for distribution of the virus vaccine?

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Read Answer Asked by Ian on November 23, 2020

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• Humana Inc. (HUM $310.38)
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• McKesson Corporation (MCK $696.98)
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• Medtronic plc. (MDT $92.99)
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• UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (DE) (UNH $320.25)
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Q: Good afternoon,
Looking to add US healthcare to my portfolio. I would appreciate your thoughts and ranking on the following US healthcare and service providers; MCK, BDX, SYK, UNH, HUM and MDT. I am open to other recommendations.
Thank you,
Patrick

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Read Answer Asked by Patrick on December 09, 2019

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• McKesson Corporation (MCK $696.98)
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Q: Hi

I currently own GILD. Should I sell it and switch to BIIB or any other biotech. What are your thoughts about medical distribution companies (ABC, CAH, MCK) Which one would you recommend and any threat from Amazon. Should healthcare plans companies be part of healthcare portfolio and which one do you recommend.

Great service
Thanks
Ninad

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Read Answer Asked by Ninad on February 26, 2019

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• McKesson Corporation (MCK $696.98)
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Q: hello 5i:
given that US Health Care is not your specialty, and given that the 3 companies occupy different sectors in health care, could you give me your pick as to which of the three you like best using safety first, and growth second as criteria (I do realize that growth and safety create a conundrum of sorts).
thanks
Paul L

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Read Answer Asked by Paul on November 05, 2018

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Q: can you tell me a company with global healthcare software

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Read Answer Asked by paul on September 06, 2018

• Cencora Inc Com (ABC)
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Q: Given Buffet/Dimon's plans to enter the pharma space would you still see an opportunity in McKesson and amerisource bergen regardless for the long term

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Read Answer Asked by Vicki L on February 12, 2018

• McKesson Corporation (MCK $696.98)
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Q: Can I get your thought on McKesson, buy, sell, hold?

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Read Answer Asked by Nino on November 07, 2017

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Q: I know The Us market is not your field but I need your advice as the potential of this Co. as it has acquired the pharmacy chain Uniprix ?
thanks in advance
georges

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Read Answer Asked by georges on May 25, 2017