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Q: without any health positions....what would recommend as across the board encompassing stocks. I am open to cdn or us.
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on May 03, 2021
Q: I just sold a US stock that represents about 5% of my RIF and about 23% of my US holdings in the RIF. Income is obviously OK but some growth would also be welcome. Do you have any suggestions.
Thanks for the great work!
Bob
Read Answer Asked by Robert on April 30, 2021
Q: My healthcare stocks include ABBV,VEEV,and Well.I am considering switching from VEEV to STRYKER. What do you think?
Read Answer Asked by Allen on April 27, 2021
Q: Hi! I am using the Balanced Equity portfolio however as a complete portfolio it falls short in that there are no Us/Global stocks. There are area s the Canadian market doesn’t represent well. If you were to complement the Balanced Equity portfolio with 6-8 US/Global names, what stocks would complete the portfolio?
Read Answer Asked by Ian on April 27, 2021
Q: I am interested in purchasing some U.S. stocks in order to balance and diversify my portfolio. Can you suggest three stocks that you would currently suggest for a conservative type of investor.
Read Answer Asked by serge on April 23, 2021
Q: I do not have any exposure to the medical devices area. Would you prefer ABT or SYK or is and ETF like IHI a better idea Thanks
Read Answer Asked by gary on February 22, 2021
Q: I have a small USA portfolio consisting of these darlings which I've held for approx. 3 yrs. It's like watching a snail race. Can you recommend a replacement or two for each? I've done OK with SYK and was in good shape with Vertex until last October. Take as many Q credits as needed.
Read Answer Asked by Carl on January 19, 2021
Q: I am interested in investing in Health Care Robotics. I am looking at Stryker and Medtronic. I am leaning toward MDT due to lower entry point and higher dividend. Based on history and statistics which one would you favour? Could you suggest similar companies for consideration?
Thank You
Jane
Read Answer Asked by Jane on January 18, 2021
Q: Hi Peter and Staff

FInally bite the bullet on Sienna, looking to redeploy in the US topping up some or all of my US basket of health care. Please eliminate any of the above that you do not feel are a buy at this time and rank the rest within categories of strong buy, buy or hold.
Thanks for all you do
Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on January 14, 2021
Q: I'm also looking for some exposure to Healthcare. Not many options in Canada. I use to own Medtronic, Abbott and United Health. Are those good places to start in the U.S? Can you rank them in order of preference? Any others that seem appealing? I'd like to stay away from the stocks surrounding the vaccine since they seem speculative at the moment.

Thanks,
Jason
Read Answer Asked by Jason on December 29, 2020
Q: Hi Peter,
My rationale for buying Becton Dickinson (joint replacements) still makes sense to me, and I understand that these types of surgeries are down now, but looking forward should surge. That said, it has performed very poorly over recent months and Stryker, which I understand to be a similar company, has done quite well. Can you explain the divergence? Would you suggest I hang onto (or even add to BDX) or should I admit that I picked the wrong stock and would be better switching to SYK. Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by James on November 30, 2020
Q: My portfolio is a little out of balance when it comes to healthcare stocks.

I am considering: WELL.CA, VEEV.US, GH:US, SYK.US, BIIB.US, ABBV:US, AMGN:US. (I already own IHI and BAX)
Are there others that you would add to the list?
Is there an ETF that you would recommend?
Could you please rank the above stocks with regards to 3-5 year hold?
I sold my position in GUD about a year ago.

Thanks!!
Read Answer Asked by Brian on November 10, 2020
Q: We currently hold the above US stocks listed what would your suggestions be for another stock to add to this list of a more conservative nature but not financial as we currently have enough financial in canada
Thks for your great work
Marse
Read Answer Asked by Marcel on November 06, 2020
Q: We currently own the above US companies what would your suggestion be to add to this mix?
Read Answer Asked by Marcel on September 08, 2020
Q: Good morning
We currently own the above US stocks and would like to add 1 or 2 more.
What would you suggest to add to the above list
Thks
Marse
Read Answer Asked by Marcel on August 24, 2020
Q: Good morning
we currently own the US listed stocks above and are wondering what your thoughts would be to add VEEV or would you suggest another US stock??

Thks
Marse
Read Answer Asked by Marcel on August 04, 2020
Q: I am looking at US Healthcare (with the exception of WELL), how would you rank these companies in when considering balance sheet, management, growth potential, and MOAT?

Thanks,

Andrew
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on July 20, 2020
Q: I own Abbvie and Stryker .What US healthcare company would you recommend to complement these holdings? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Allen on July 14, 2020
Q: What would be your top 3 stock selections in the large cap medical device space for long term capital appreciation. Thank-you.
Read Answer Asked by Albert on June 18, 2020
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