Investment Q&A

Q: Is there something to replace WELL in the Healthcare sector in Canada or US, ETF inclued?

Q: Dear 5i
From my readings it appears that LLY,ABBV and UNH would be your favourite healthcare stocks and in that order . Would you agree ?
Between my wife and i we have 3 RRSP accounts . Would you recommend putting the number one healthcare pick LLY in all three accounts or maybe LLY in one account , ABBV in another account and UNH in the third account ?
The same applies to DOL and ATD which seem to be your favourite consumer staples stocks . Earnings forecasts look better for DOL but ATD is liked a lot as well though ATDs earnings forecast isn`t as good as DOL .Do i put DOL in all three accounts or and DOL in one account and ATD in another and a combination of both in the third account ?
Please deduct credits accordingly .
Thanks
Bill C

Q: Are you concerned with ABBV debt to equity of 4.35? If not why? Thanks.

Q: What would be your top picks for dividend stocks that are trading currently at good discounts and have a great recovery potential-across all segments US and Canada? One group making 3.5% or higher; one group 2-3% but have more growth opportunity? Thanks.

Q: I just sold off my Biogen holding and am looking for a replacement within the healthcare sector. I held Biogen for over 3 years and exited with a nice return, but I have to say that I did not enjoy the wild ride and price swings as it seemed to trade solely on its new Alzheimer’s drug advancements and setbacks. So now I am looking to replace it with something a little more stable but still with the expectation of slow and steady growth. What would be your top 1 or 2 picks be today for both the US and Canada that might fit. I already own Savaria and XLV so something besides these.

Q: Hi Peter
I am thinking of balancing the asset type in my income portfolio .
I am currently 40% financials , 25 % energy stocks . 25 % real estate, 10 % consumer
Do I need to rebalance?

Do you have suggestions for dividend paying growth stocks that i can add or health stocks that you would recommend over my current portfolio.

The minimum dividend for a stock in my portfolio income portfolio is 3.5 %

Thank you

Howard

Q: UNH is my only US healthcare name. Could you please suggest 2 other names to add today with a balance of growth and safety. Thank you.

Q: I was interested in 5 U.S. stocks for a rif. Divs should be high with some risk is ok bit solid long term. Thx

Q: In a previous comment you stated "Five stocks that we feel will perform well over a long term period are: TSU, NVDA, SHOP, CSU, and INMD." In regards to INMD, what are your thoughts on other competitors in medical aesthetics, such as CUTR, ABBV, SIEN, or others I may have left out? What makes INMD more desirable in your opinion?

Q: Re your answer to Cheryl today, and your recommendation for 8 stocks that have been stable and performed well over time. Can you recommend a handful of US stocks that fulfill the same goals. Not concerned over sectors.
Thanks, Peter

Q: Hi Peter and 5i team,
Can you please explain what happened to Abbvie on Friday? It seemed like an Analyst/Investment Company came out with a statement and then retracted it later on it the day. Thank you for the explanation.
Do you still think ABBV is positive going forward?
Thank you.

Q: Hello 5i Team,

Could you please provide your top 5 US healthcare stock picks for growth (with above-average risk) over the next 5 years, and include a brief comment why.

Could you also suggest 3 "safer" options.

Feel free to subtract as many credits as warranted.

Many thanks!

Q: i would like to buy an etf (vanguard) with safety or stock with a high yield during these unsettled times
What would you advise ?.Can you please give me a few choices
GHB

Q: What you recommend staying with Abbvie? Like the dividend but down on stock price. Is there another health care or other US stock with similar interest rate? I have a v concentrated portfolio. Thx so much.

Q: If you had to pick one healthcare (realize all are different in makeup) which and briefly why. I am looking for steady and growing dividends and in registered account positioning to a RIF transfer

Q: what would you suggest for a solid health care position in Canada or the USA? I have UNH. I was looking at HHL but I would like your thoughts on a stock or two. I hope you and the team are enjoying the summer. Thanks Dan.

Q: Some time ago i asked a question regarding the merits of holding a handful of us stocks along with my US etf’s, in order to get a little extra boost. You were ok with the strategy but cautioned against the kind of stocks I held i.e. Google, nvidia, msft, Costco, abbivie. While they were good stocks you said that the problem is that they are well represented in the various etf’s and that if i wanted a “kicker” to provide boost that I should go smaller in size. I wonder if you could provide a handful of stocks that would fit that criterion and would be ones that one would want to own long term. If they were also good candidates for selling options on that would be an added bonus. Thanks for your expertise and advice.

Q: Can you comment on the earnings and whether this pullback is a buying opportunity? My concern is that the stock has a premium valuation - would you have other suggestions you prefer in the health care space (pharma or otherwise)? Thanks

Q: I am moving toward retirement and looking for stocks with a Dividend of 4% plus. Could you suggest some Canadian and US companies that you feel are good value in todays market or ones to watch for this fall if things go down- separate lists please. All categories except financials as I'm overweight there. I'm interested in companies that can ride a recession with higher interest rates. Thank you!

Q: Your opinion please on the long term outlook for ABBV in light of the company setting aside $2 bln to settle U.S. opioid issue. Is now a buying opportunity or a deeper concern going forward ?