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Q: Hi 5i
NVO sp is currently down 21 % on negative news of clinical trials on new weight loss drug...Expected weight loss from clinical trial was 25% and drug delivered only 22.7%...
How do you view the market reaction and where do you think sp goes from here...would 5i Take any action on this news?

How would 5i expect these results to affect HIMS going forward and would 5i be interested in starting small position in HIMS...if so, at what price would you consider reasonable.
thx
Read Answer Asked by jim on December 20, 2024
Q: Could you recommend a few ETFs trading in CAD that would provide exposure to healthcare. A couple of ETFs for growth and a couple for Income using covered calls.
Read Answer Asked by Bruce on December 18, 2024
Q: Thanks for your response to my previous question. Just when I thought it couldn't get any worse, CVS is down 4% this morning on this news:

A Senate bill, sponsored by Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D., Mass.) and Josh Hawley (R., Mo.), would force the companies that own health insurers or pharmacy-benefit managers to divest their pharmacy businesses within three years.

But surely, if CVS divested their pharmacy business then the proceeds could be used to reduce their debt? So why has the market reaction been so harsh?
Read Answer Asked by David on December 11, 2024
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: TH They make a lot of announcements but shares don't move much.

Is it just too small a company or do they not have the right products for the masses ? RAK
Read Answer Asked by bob on December 09, 2024
Q: Good evening 5i Team,

Can you please give me your current assessment of Profound Medical?

I've held this stock for about five years. It peaked in 2021 at just over $35, and with the recent drop (due to yet another financing), it's down to about $10.66. I've listened to each earnings call, and it's been the same message for years now that widespread adoption of their non-surgical MRI guided prostate cancer/BPH treatment is just around the corner.

Their "First-time CPT code reimbursement for TULSA" is to be effective January 1, 2025, and they recently partnered with Siemens in a co-sales/marketing deal.

Is more patience (along with patients) warranted here, or is it more likely time to move on? Thanks, Brad

Read Answer Asked by Bradley on December 09, 2024