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Q: The symbol for my Thomson Reuters Corp has changed to 66543D today. My online broker told me that this is because of a merger with another company, could you elaborate on this? I have been holding ABT for more than 5 years now and I am in negative territory with this stock today. Would you buy more, hold or simply sell for something better in the health care sector? Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Gervais on May 05, 2026
Q: If you were to create a portfolio of USA stocks or International ETFS for lets say a 68 year old person with $$1 million, what would buy for growth and safety protection in todays market. % would be helpful.
Thanks Again
Read Answer Asked by eugene on May 04, 2026
Q: What do you suggest for "recession proof" stocks in Canada and US and why? Looking for young adults who may need to access the funds in 3 to 5 years.
Read Answer Asked by Brenda on April 22, 2026
Q: According to portfolio analytics, I'm seriously underweight in Healthcare, something which I should probably correct. Any of these names herein stick out as great buys in healthcare. US or CAD, no difference to me. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Sylvia on April 16, 2026
Q: I am just starting to do the Smith Maneuver. I am planning on "deploying" about $200k to start and then CDA monthly and then, if and when there is a market drop, buy more.
My time horizon is at least 10 years but maybe more, if all works out.
Please recommend stocks and/or etf's; both Cdn and US.
Thanks for your knowledge and help.
I appreciate being a member.
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on April 15, 2026
Q: Hi . Looking for your favourite US/International dividend payers is USD. Can you make 5 or 6 suggestions?
Read Answer Asked by Rachel on March 16, 2026
Q: Good day. I own AbbVie and BIP.UN and am looking to get another stock in the sectors health and utility respectively, what would you recommend in US and Canada? I intend to hold for a long term
Read Answer Asked by Robert on March 12, 2026
Q: The sector rotations in the markets are wreaking havoc on my portfolio balance, mostly in a good way. The healthcare sector overall is down and the limited successes seem expensive. Also, the US government is pushing pharma to reduce their margins.
Do you feel that it is a good time to invest in healthcare and if so could you recommend stocks and etfs for broader exposure? For years, the etfs seem to have underperformed.

Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Peter on March 02, 2026
Q: I just sold a position in Regeneron, and I am looking to replace it with another name in the healthcare space. I already hold ISRG, but I am reticent to add to it while it seems to trade sideways. Lilly has performed well, but I am unsure if it is now fully valued.A recent interviewee on CNBC had mentioned Amgen and Gilead as names which could do well. Any suggestions for names to consider in the healthcare space? I’d be okay with both Canadian and US names. Thanks so much, and I look forward to your response.
Read Answer Asked by Domenic on February 18, 2026
Q: Please rank these pharma stocks for a new buy and suggest any you may prefer. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Ken on February 18, 2026
Q: Hi 5i Team,

Can you suggest 5 Canadian and 5 US Value stocks that you would buy in order of high to low and the rational behind it. Please also include the entry price.

Thanks
Joe
Read Answer Asked by Joe on February 05, 2026
Q: Given the sector's relative under performance, I believe the timing is right to increase my portfolio weighting in the Healthcare Sector. I own MRK and PFE. As I started to research individual companies it became apparent my lack of expertise in the area and the pace of technological advance makes stock picking in this area challenging. As such I'm considering an ETF and am currently looking at RSPH. Do you agree with the timing and would you advise an ETF or another individual company? If the former, what do you think of RSPH and if the latter' what would recommend for global exposure to the sector

Thank-you

Any input appreciated,
Read Answer Asked by jeff on February 02, 2026
Q: We have accumulated 11 healthcare stocks and 1 ETF, While LLY and ISRG are at half positions the rest are at initial 25% positions. Please advise [help!] us get to a more concentrated portfolio with a 3+ year horizon for reasonable opportunities in healthcare
Read Answer Asked by sam on January 13, 2026
Q: Would you recommend starting a new position now in these big pharma stocks with rotation out of the tech sector lately? All three have decent PE, PEG and PS ratios and have been fared well in last few bear markets overall. What would your recommended allocation be across the three stocks for an investment of time line of 5 years?
Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Scott on December 17, 2025
Q: Hi Peter, according to Analytics I need more core US Growth and Dividend stocks in the RRSP & LIRA accounts, so could you please provide me with 4 stocks for each of the following sectors:- Industrials, Discretionary, Staples and Healthcare.
Thanks Peter & 5i for your great service.
Ivan
Read Answer Asked by Ivan on December 08, 2025
Q: I understand there has been some type of study which shows people who have taken the Shingles vaccine are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s like diseases. The scientific community seems not to know why this is so. There are a lot of unknowns on this study to say the least. Do you know any first rate Pharma companies that are leaders in the development and manufacturing the Shingles vaccines? I know there are a number of Shingles vaccines out in the marketplace, probably made by different companies. Does Bloomberg have anything to say on the subject? Any thoughts you have would be appreciated.
Jim
Read Answer Asked by James on December 04, 2025
Q: I have a half position in ISRG (bought before latest Q). Would you go for adding to it (if it was your position to build on momentum) OVER buying LLY to get to 6% in US$ health? Looking for growth. I already have 3% in WELL
Read Answer Asked by JR on October 28, 2025
Q: I am loosing a lot of money on both PFE and MRK. I hold them in RRSP since 2023 and down about 50% on PFE and 20% on MRK. Would you keep these or get rid of them and switch to some other healthcare stocks offering better long term total return (growth + dividends)?
Read Answer Asked by Pauline on October 17, 2025
Q: Hi,
I want to buy Healthcare stocks.
Can you please recommend in order of preference a top 10 mix of Canadian and USD names. Can you also add a growth/risk rating 1 to 10 with 10 being highest growth and 10 being highest risk.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Marco on September 30, 2025
Q: I'd like to purchase some health care in CDN funds. Can you please provide a list of top 6 in order (best first) either Canadian or CDRs in the sector.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Marco on September 29, 2025
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