skip to content
  1. Home
  2. >
  3. Investment Q&A
You can view 3 more answers this month. Sign up for a free trial for unlimited access.

Investment Q&A

Not investment advice or solicitation to buy/sell securities. Do your own due diligence and/or consult an advisor.

Q: Hi 5i
Do you think the pharma/biotechs sector has risen on (assuming) hopes of vaccine success only for most within the sectors to deflate again when a decisive outcome has played out (does this seem a simplistic view)?
I guess I'm trying to gauge risk factors within these sectors at this time.
Thanks
Mike
Read Answer Asked by mike on September 15, 2020
Q: Any suggestion for US income stocks that still represent good value ? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on August 20, 2020
Q: I want to build a stock portfolio of US Tech/Healthcare Stocks today with 20 Stocks for the next 10 years with growth being the main driver preferably with low debt, what companies would you recommend. Thanks for your useful advice.
Read Answer Asked by Imtiaz on August 17, 2020
Q: Hi,

What do you think selling Pfizer on a profit and replace it with XLV. The reason Im doing this, is just comparing them and think XLV has more capital appreciation. Do you know what's the growth outlook on Pfizer?

Appreciate your thoughts.

Thanks,
Sunday
Read Answer Asked by sunday on August 06, 2020
Q: We have sold out of USA Tech and have several full positions of USA $ in registered accounts. I no longer wish to devote as much attention to investments.
We know that USA is not your forte but could you recommend a couple of dividend paying "layups". Buy it and forget it ? We acknowledge that nothing is a sure thing.
Thanks for Your help
Read Answer Asked by Cacey on July 17, 2020
Q: Is there a Canadian company that you would recommend that possibly would benefit from a vaccine to overcome Covid 19, if not what U.S. or international company would you recommend? Thank You.
Read Answer Asked by Brian on July 14, 2020
Q: I have just trimmed my KXS position and have some money to put to work. I am underweight in the stated companies and would appreciate your input regarding future prospects. Thanks. ram
Read Answer Asked by Ray on July 07, 2020
Q: Can I get your assessment on investing in ishares ETF US High Dividend (XHD) in my RRSP? If your opinion is unfavourable, do you have specifc stocks to recommend in its place?

thanks -John
Read Answer Asked by john on June 24, 2020
Q: First are ETFS and ISHARES the same ? i am consideing whichever is appropriate .
i ownPFE JNJ Gld . i guess they are okay paydividends and have some role in vaccine.
i would like to with these to an ETF. Going by your answers i would like to have ABBvie let go of PFE .
JNJ i see your concerns on legal issues however i am okay holding this So please recommend an ETFforthis
Also i would like an ETF FOR med insruments i woud like SYK DXCM ISRG or other companie that fit into this mix
Read Answer Asked by thambirajah on June 22, 2020
Q: Sold long term income position JNJ due to concerns with law suits, Looking for a replacement in the same sector, already own GUD and MRK.

Considering ABBV, PFE or MDT, please provide your preference on these and if there is other recommendation for long term income hold.

Please provide a bit of rationale in your choice.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Steve on June 17, 2020
Q: I raised a fair bit of cash in my RIF as the Covid madness marched on. I think I would like to buy USDollars with probably 1/2 the cash and buy some US dividend paying stocks. I need the income and I’m very concerned that this current government is going to cripple ( if not destroy) our economy..
I’m looking at stocks like Verizon, but what would you suggest?
Thanks for the great work!
Bob
Read Answer Asked by Robert on June 15, 2020
Q: SOME Stocks fluctuate lot daily such as BYD,CSU,SHOP,PKI makes me feel better to trade in this market,what is your opinion.
For safer long term low risk hold which stocks you would recommend in US &CAD,
low growth is OK.
Read Answer Asked by Nizar on June 05, 2020
Q: Given the bounce back has been "quicker" than expected, what would be your top 5 US and CDN growth picks ranked in order with a strong management and balance sheet that would be considered "on sale" still from the Covid effects? Given I have a 5-10 year timeframe. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on May 04, 2020
Q: Hi 5i
I currently hold PFE, GUD and COV (although this may go after being patient a little longer) in healthcare.
I am currently considering ABBV as an addition and wondering what your thoughts are on it at this time.
Any other US healthcare suggestions that might have caught your eye recently ?

Thanks
Mike

Read Answer Asked by mike on May 04, 2020
Q: Hey 5i,

Incredible stuff here. Thank you.
Looking for some confirmation.
With relative balance between growth and dividend stocks.
US listed inside an RRSP. Longterm holding. Looking to buy slowly on this wild ride or if and when it plummets.
Could you recommend a starter bundle 8-10 stocks.

Thanks again!
Read Answer Asked by Adam on May 01, 2020
Q: Looking to add a US healthcare stock. I currently have PFE ( 6% weighing ) and was looking to add GILD. I'm concerned that there might be some overlap between PFE and GILD - if so, can you recommend and rank some others that I can look at ? Appreciate your comments.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by JOHN on May 01, 2020
Q: Good morning everyone. Would you beable to give me a few ideas of value stocks and also growth stocks that will be moving in this market. If you have time possibly in both Canadian and US mkarkets. Enjoy reading all your articles. Thank you for all your insight.
Read Answer Asked by Marla on April 30, 2020
Q: Am needing to get more health exposure into my portfolio. So the question is with say 20 000 to invest, do you put it all into ZLV ETF or is there more growth potential by buying two or three quality stocks like JNJ, PFE and GILD.
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on April 20, 2020
Looking for more? Sign up for a FREE 14 day trial! No credit card required

We invite you to sign up for a 14 day free trial of 5i Research!
Experience all the benefits and tools we have to offer; stock research, model portfolios, Q&A with our experts, and so much more. Join a community of like-minded investors today!