Investment Q&A

Q: Recently, Merck seems to reach a new all time high every day. How does their valuation and prospects going forward look at these levels compared to their peers? I certainly appreciate the bright spot in the portfolio but wondering if I should be trimming here.

Q: Thank you for the detailed response earlier on VEEV's quarterly report. You noted that you feel it is still a "decent" long term hold. I am wondering if you have any other US healthcare names that you have much higher conviction of that you might recommend replacing VEEV with? I have lots of time and VEEV currently sits in RRSP.

Thanks!

Q: Hello 5i,
It was suggested that MMM is not going anywhere soon, but yet it hasd over 4% yield. As a value investor is it time to let it go, noting its problems or kept for yield? I f let go, would you please suggest a replacement with good yield.
Thank you
Stanley

Q: What you recommend staying with Abbvie? Like the dividend but down on stock price. Is there another health care or other US stock with similar interest rate? I have a v concentrated portfolio. Thx so much.

Q: what would you suggest for a solid health care position in Canada or the USA? I have UNH. I was looking at HHL but I would like your thoughts on a stock or two. I hope you and the team are enjoying the summer. Thanks Dan.

Q: Hi,

Can you please list your 5 best health care stocks (USD or CDN) for a 3-5 year hold. In order of preference. Thanks

Q: Hi group what going on with the big pharma stocks over the last several days ? LLy as an example is now off 10% in the last 5 days. Can you shed any light other than a very tough market. Buy sell or hold and why...thanks

Q: HI, This retired income couple want to invest 5K for our 20 year old grand daughter from our TFSA. To do so we have to sell some of our holdings in this account. Our largest holding SLF to our smallest TPZ are available with profits in most. Please suggest best to worst to select for raising the necessary cash. Our plan is to use the cash to purchase VGT.US or perhaps your other preferred etfs to be used in about 3-5 years. Thanks

Q: Regarding the list above, could you rank them from best to worst, in terms of fundamentals and the ability to survive economic downturns.
Deduct as many credits as you wish. Many thanks for you assistance.
John

Q: Hi,
If choosing between Pfizer and Merck today for a long term hold (5-10 years), which would you choose and why please. Thanks very much.
Michael

Q: Hi Folks
I am looking to add to my Health Sector, currently holding ABBV, PFE, GILD and WELL in various accounts. I have CVS and MRK in mind to add - which one would you recommend at this time and why ? Appreciate your comments.
Thanks

Q: In your response to Marco's question on March 11 you mentioned you felt there were better opportunities in the US. Could you mention your top choices. Thank you.

Q: Hi group - I am a medium risk investor - Can you please give me your top picks + % weighting in the top sectors - Financial, Industrials, Materials , Energy, Health care , real estate, Tech Thanks

Q: I currently hold Abbvie and PFE in our portfolio. I'm looking to add another in the healthcare sector, such as Eli Lily, Merck or Danaher. Do you have a preference among thee to add or another?

Q: Do you think MRK is a good pharmaceutical company to invest in? Where do you see the company performing in the next few years?

Can you send me the list of the Canadian companies that pay the dividends in USD

Thanks

Q: As a retired income plus some growth couple in late 70's with only RRIF and tfsa accounts pls help. We had abbv 5.5%, zuh 5% then added mrk 3.5% lately based on the Covid pill and positive 5i info only to see a 15% drop on news and selloff. Should we sell mrk with the loss or hold. If sell what woul you suggest to add. Thanks

Q: Can you suggest companies right now to pick away at ,or would you wait a bit longer till tax loss season is over.
please 5 in the US and 5 in Canada.
If dividend is important which 3 stocks would you pick away at right now?

Q: I've been considering adding MRK to my portfolio - Would you be comfortable with this company? Why the recent plunge? I already own ABBV and MED.

Q: Of the big blue chip pharma companies, which are your favourite that you would buy now? Please include others if you prefer others.

Q: I currently hold Abbvie and looking to add a second health care sector name to our portfolio. This is a dividend focused portfolio and I'm considering AMGN right now given its 3.8% yield and 5 year dividend growth rate of over 10%. Any thoughts on AMGN and/or another preferred health care holding to add to our Abbvie holding?