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Q: Thoughts on BDX. Healthcare in general has been lagging the market and this company has not produced many gains over the years. Is it time to move on and reallocate money to new area like Quanta Services?
Read Answer Asked by Neil on November 26, 2024
Q: Hello,

Thoughts on these companies? Looking to start a position and get your analysis. Any other ones in this space you would recommend over these two? And why the poor performance YTD?

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Satish on November 19, 2024
Q: I sold my full positions in APPL and NEE plus sold half my position in VERT this morning. I would like 2 good dividend payers with a growth metric, and 2 small/ mid caps for a 2-3 year hold.
Other positions currently held are: MSFT, SYK, AMZN, ISRG, GOOG, ABBV, JPM, PRU, AGX, CRS.
Thanks for all the above over the years. David
Read Answer Asked by David on November 06, 2024
Q: I hold these 8 US Heathcare stocks. Each are about 1.5% of my holdings. I would like to consolidate the 8 down to about 4 holdings. Which ones would you sell and which ones would you add to? Thanks for your great ongoing advice.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on August 08, 2024
Q: I'm looking for more momentum in the healthcare sector for the next 3-5 years, at least. I am a long term investor. I currently have ABBV and SYK but am thinking about moving on and buying LLY and ISRG as replacements. Are you still bullish on both LLY and ISRG, and do you think that such a switch makes sense in this market? Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Lois on July 19, 2024
Q: ETN is a theme play that is on the move. I'm thinking of selling UNH (considered defensive) and buying ETN even though it is more cyclical in nature. Other healthcare names held are ABBV, ABT, BSX, ISRQ, LLY (starting position), and SYK. Currently, health care makes up 9.71% of the total portfolio compared to industrial at 19.12%......What do you say about this stock change? And other suggestions are most welcomed!.....Tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on July 16, 2024
Q: Good morning. Looking at my U.S. holdings and noticed it's a down day for these 2 great firms. Went looking for any news but nothing specific found. Have I missed something or is this kind of an inverse Trump trade if he's elected? Your input is appreciated. Thank you. David
Read Answer Asked by David on July 16, 2024
Q: What is the expected profit and share price growth for Danaher over the next few years? I already own ISRG. Would you expect DHR to outperform SYK or LLY going forward?

Appreciate your insight.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on March 14, 2024
Q: Hi All,

I have a really nice gain shorter term gain on LLY thanks to your recommendation of 125% which is down a little from the high.
Is LLY on the over valued side now and starting to correct? Should I sell it and move into another Healthcare name and if so I'd love a few recommendations. I already own a partial position in UNH and ABBV. I see UNH has dropped and may have some issues with the government should they be stayed away from for now? Thanks for your service.
Read Answer Asked by Harry on March 05, 2024
Q: I own LLY and GEHC and am looking to add CVS or SYK? I'm actually open to selling LLY or GECH, but my point is I'd like to keep 3.

Please let me know your thoughts.
Read Answer Asked by Gregory on March 04, 2024
Q: How would you rate ILMN overall since 2024? Is it still a takeover target in your estimation and who would be the top ones that would make most sense to acquire ILMN?
Read Answer Asked by MG on March 01, 2024
Q: With the down day and negative news on Friday for BKNG, I’ve been thinking of selling and buying into SYK. Bookings has had a good run but if travel is measurably slowing it may make sense to migrate into a company that has a more positive outlook. Thoughts??
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on February 28, 2024
Q: Good Morning
These stocks are in my wife's US Riff account
What US stock or stocks would you recommend as an addition to this list?
She is overweight in both finance and tech in her Canadian Riff so looking for alternative suggestions with some growth and a modest dividend?
Thks
Marcel

Read Answer Asked by Marcel on February 21, 2024
Q: From this list of companies could any be a take over target in the next five years using your crystall ball
No commentary is required
Merry Christmas
Read Answer Asked by Marcel on December 21, 2023
Q: Good morning and happy thanksgiving even though it is not ours!

I am looking to invest in healthcare for a registered account(RESP). Could you please provide me with your recommendations.

I would also request two other stocks outside health/finance and energy, perhaps info tech/cons staples for the same account

TIA

Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on November 27, 2023
Q: Most of the above listed US stocks are in the S&P 500. And I'm wondering - would 5iR consider them "compounders"?.....Thanks for the insight as I'm keen to know whether yes or no!!!......Tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on November 14, 2023
Q: What would be your best contrarian pick today in both us and canadian markets
Read Answer Asked by Todd on November 03, 2023
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