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Q: Hi 5i
Current holder of CNC .It and these other big health care companies have really tanked today, Whats happening and would you continue to hold or sell.
How do you view the outlook going forward for this sector?
Any best of breeds selection here.....
Trying to decide how to proceed with this one.
thx
Read Answer Asked by jim on July 04, 2025
Q: Greetings Folks:
Given I am 79 years of age, do feel there are better options than waiting out UNH's revival? We are currently also invested in ElV.
Thanks millions for your great support!!!!
brian
Read Answer Asked by Brian on May 29, 2025
Q: I'm presently under water on these stocks : could you please, based on potential growth, list them as hold or sell ? Looking for faster returns ?
Read Answer Asked by Frank on May 27, 2025
Q: Hi there, wouldn't it be worthwhile for some to takeover WELL now, by paying a real good premium to todays price and yet... still scoop up WELL on the cheap, based on its future potential and better execution with new management/board?

If so, who do you feel would want to take over WELL?

What would be a good takeover price based on Q1 results and 2025 forward guidance?

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Hussein on May 15, 2025
Q: My focus is on ELV. With the Medicare fraud investigation just announced on UNH, is there the potential for similar risks at ELV? Its stock price seems to have moved down in sympathy with UNH recently (a classic M-pattern technically speaking).

What are your thoughts with a long term investment in this space, and in ELV in particular?
Read Answer Asked by James on May 15, 2025
Q: On Oct 22, concerning ELV's quarterly results, you said, "a key issue was the 'timing mismatch' between Medicaid reimbursement rates and the higher healthcare needs of members" - an issue linked to post-COVID resumption of full-service healthcare.

But isn't this a case of 'one-off' cyclicality in an industry which was assumed to be secular? In which case, doesn't ELV become mis-priced as reimbursements and higher needs fall back into balance?

Finally, to operationalize this strategy, would it be preferable to seek-out the most beaten-down health insurer (perhaps you have suggestions), or to pick something like IHF (ditto)?

Read Answer Asked by John on December 11, 2024
Q: I currently have a small loss on a small position in Elevance Health. Very poor momentum in the stock currently. I am considering a switch to UNH, but note that it trades at 2x the PE of ELV. What are your thoughts on adding to to ELV at these levels? Or adding at lower levels once it levels off? Would you make a switch to UNH, or abandon this particularly area of the healthcare space for another area such as devices or biotech?
Read Answer Asked by Richard on October 15, 2024
Q: Is MOH the superior choice in its space? Would you buy now for the next 5 years?
Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by David on June 27, 2024
Q: Retired (25 years) investor, preservation of capital and income paramount. Can you please provide the following, ETF or equity suggestions for:
Basic Materials (hold 2% LIF), Communications Services (hold 4% BCE), Consumer Cyclical and Consumer Defensive (hold 0%), Healthcare (hold 1% HHL), Industrials (hold 0%), Technology (hold TXF 4%).

Thank you for considering my lengthy question for which I apologize.
Read Answer Asked by Gail on April 10, 2024
Q: I am currently underweight Health and Financials in the U.S. Can you please provide your top 3-5 picks for each based on current valuations and considering a 5 year+ timeframe??
Read Answer Asked by Chris on March 12, 2024
Q: Hi 5i Team,

May I please have your thoughts on UNH? Is it a hold, sell or buy? Would you also recommend an alternative to it.
Cheers,
Harry
Read Answer Asked by Harry on January 26, 2024
Q: Hi 5i
CVS is down over 5% today and over 10 % since Jan4...What do you think is going on and is this an opportunity to start a position? Looking out 1-2 years......What would be attractive price?
Thanks
jim
Read Answer Asked by jim on January 19, 2024
Q: Hello Folks:
We have owned UNH for many years; it has been a good investment. Recently we have begin to additionally purchase ELV:US.
How would you compare the future of these two companies?
Thanks again for the great service
brian
Read Answer Asked by Brian on December 06, 2023
Q: I am looking for large or mid cap cash rich companies that seem to be punished because the rest of the market is down.
Read Answer Asked by Murray on October 04, 2023
Q: This company's stock price has taken a bigger hit than other high growth healthcare names. What's the reason for this and is it still a company with good long term potential? Are there other small cap US healthcare companies that may be undervalued that you prefer to this one?
Read Answer Asked by Brendan on April 12, 2023
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