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Q: Hi, I've held ISRG for a few years now, am up 25% but was honestly expecting more. It's traded largely sideways since Sept of 2018. 5i and I both seem to have similar (great) expectations for this company, but they just can't break $620 or so.

I'm tempted to dump ISRG and pick up some IHI which includes a number of other seemingly great companies that are on my watch list. However, I keep thinking ISRG is on the brink of its next big leg up. From my research, I have ISRG at the bottom of its long term channel - which if it holds - would have stock price growth at 40% from here...

Help me decide: hold (even add) to ISRG, or dump it and pick up IHI. Perhaps a bit of column A and column B?

Cam
Read Answer Asked by Cameron on February 10, 2020
Q: Hi Peter and Staff
Ready to dump Gilead (have PZE and JNJ) and put some $ into medical devices.
Please compare the merits of MDT vs STY and choose one with reason for doing so.
From stats I can see MDT is much more expensive and has a better chart to be sure.....all good if it earns and draws down the multiple I guess.
Thanks for all you do
Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on January 27, 2020
Q: I own SYK. My broker has suggested switching it to MDT or TMO.
They all seem pretty much the same to me. What say you?
Read Answer Asked by Doug on December 11, 2019
Q: Good afternoon,
Looking to add US healthcare to my portfolio. I would appreciate your thoughts and ranking on the following US healthcare and service providers; MCK, BDX, SYK, UNH, HUM and MDT. I am open to other recommendations.
Thank you,
Patrick
Read Answer Asked by Patrick on December 09, 2019
Q: Hi Group recently I have taken a hit on ZTS (poor quarter results + SYK (acquisition another company) I was up 15% + 20% respectively presently breaking even or slightly up > to date. Should I sell one or both or keep one or both and why ? thanks for your advise.
Read Answer Asked by Terence on November 13, 2019
Q: Hi group the drop in SYK and ZTS over the last 2 days is baffling they are off 10% plus also Bam not acting well what am I missing thanks for your insight
Read Answer Asked by Terence on September 12, 2019
Q: As the opportunity arises, I need to lessen my overweight position in SIS. Would SYK be an attractive substitute in a sector that, like SIS, is right for the times as the general population ages and are increasingly in deteriorating physical shape. Is there any other company with these dynamics that I should look at?
Read Answer Asked by Geoffrey on June 24, 2019
Q: Hi 5i,
looking for health care related stocks (other than Drug companies) that pay a dividend and are good for a 10 yr hold. Please rank them in order of reference.
Thanks,
Earl
Read Answer Asked by earl on February 13, 2019
Q: I am up on ABBV but think it is time to move on. What are your views on Stryker (SYK)? Any recommendations on other US Health stocks would be appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Michael on February 06, 2019
Q: thoughts of this lower volatility, more defensive us holdings?
Read Answer Asked by mary on December 07, 2018
Q: I asked this question yesterday, however it appears it was missed:
"I have some cash to allocate for RRSP & TFSA portfolios and would like your opinion for the above list for both CDA and US.
For RRSP: Which two from each CAD and US would you buy today (after the stormy few days) for a more conservative hold 3-5 years, that would potentially have less volatility while continuing to grow sales and earnings.

For TFSA: Which two from each CAD and US would you buy today for more growth opportunity and share appreciation in the next 3-5 years.
Please give your reasons for the ones you would choose without sector allocation considerations.
I currently hold TSGI & MX (down on both) but am ok with that."



Read Answer Asked by Joseph on October 29, 2018
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