Investment Q&A

Q: I am working on increasing my sector representation in Healthcare. I will shortly have filled a full position in ISRG, adding in this downturn. I have traded around UNH, and am planning to take it from a 1/2 to full position. I have 1/4 position in ILMN and do not think I should be topping it up; I perceive it to be risky. I need 2 more companies, or may need to take one or both of IRSG/UNH to more than a full position.

This provides me a surgical/instrumentation company and a service/product supplier. For diversity in the Healthcare space can you rank your preferred buys (with entry points) I'd appreciate 2 recommendations on the pharmaseuticals side and 2 on the biotech side, or as you may see that fits better.

While I am open US companies I do have a concern that the Trump administration will bring the DOGE and Executive Order train wrecks to health care. I would appreciate your views on this potential action and howe it may impact investment choice in the field.

Thanks as always,

Dave

Q: Novo Nordisk is getting HAMMERED and trading at multi year lows!! Is this an incredible buying opportunity or is something nefarious going on?!!

Q: November 2020 was your last response on the business fundamentals of this company. Recognizing that the stock price has dropped even more since then, what has changed with this company's outlook when comparing time periods?

How is its balance sheet and drug pipeline compared to Pfizer?

Pfizer is clearly more of an income play but that aside, do you favour one or the other for any particular reason?

Q: I am seeking single digit capital gain over the next 2 years which of the 3 companies would you buy. and why. what is the biggest risk for ZTS. is the competition from LLY now baked in to the price ofNVO thanks Richard

Q: Hello,

Given the current price levels of both MRNA and PFE would this be a good time to take position in either one of those? If so which one would you recommend.

Thank you!

Q: I would like to increase my investments in foreign, but non-USA situs, companies, by buying ADRs (as my estate would be subject to US estate taxes). Currently, I have smallish positions in NVO (NovoNordisk; Danish) and ALC (Alcon; Swiss), which I am planning to add to. However, I would like to invest in up to three additional ADRs. My approach to investing (over the past 3 decades) is very long term buy & hold (indefinite holds, to bequeath to future generations), so I am aiming for high-quality companies. Can you perhaps provide your thoughts on NVO and ALC, as well as suggest up to 5 additional ADRs for consideration? (I'm not a fan of tobacco or gaming stocks, but generally open to wide spectrum of ideas.)

Ted

Q: I am underwater significantly (-20 %to 30%) on the above 5 companies. I have a well balanced portfolio so am looking to either sell the above and replace them or add to them. Can you please give me your thoughts on which ones you would ditch and which ones (if any) you would add to. If you have any suggestions as replacements for any that you consider should be sold I would appreciate it. Thanks for your ongoing great insights. Peter

Q: Hi, what would you replace NVO with? Thanks and Greetings, Peter.

Q: Hi 5i, can you give me the names of 4 or 5 large cap pharmaceutical companies that are buyable now. Also I'm looking for 4 or 5 Biotech companies with one drug in the market making money and maybe something in the pipeline that looks like it has a good future? for example TGTX.

Q: I have 2 Stocks in my Portfolio both of which have taken large hits recently resulting in sizeable pullbacks.

Both of these companies seemed to previously be doing well.

Would u say these stocks developed valuation issues or there was a material change in their fortunes currently or perceived going forward?

Would u hold, Buy more or sell these stocks at this point?

Q: I've owned IQLT for a few years now. I've noticed that the VEA top holdings are quite similar to IQLT, but at a significantly reduced MER. Is it really worth paying that much more to continue to hold IQLT? Maybe you have better insight on the differences between the two than I do (?)

Q: Hi Folks

I believe Novo Nordisk is Danish. If I was to buy Novo Nordisk on the US exchange (NONOF:OTC PINKl what kind of withholding tax should I expect on the dividend. And should I hold it in the RRSP to avoid this tax?

Thanks

Stuart

Q: what is the NVO revenue breakdown for its weight loss/diabetes drugs versus the various other revenue streams thanks Richard

Q: Happy holidays…. Tax loss selling….. proxy for TLT, VDE, EMXC, OXY, PICK, LLY, NXT, ZBH, AMD, -Thanks

Q: Good morning,

I've added to the positive momentum on LLY.
Would you still consider adding to NVO if already held?

An averaging down on the stock for that sector of a portfolio? Basically a decision on balancing or potential momentum with all the weakness of late.

Thank you.

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

Q: BEI.UN,BCE,BYD,CAR.UN,CVO.CRR.UN.IMO.IFP.LNR.MEG.TECK.B.TD.TOU. .CVS,CRBD.CUS.AMD.NVO.CRBP.UBER.
Which stocks do you recommend selling and which to keep?

Q: Forward metrics for LLY and NVO show roughly the same revenue growth, but LLY shows much better earnings and ROE growth. What, then, is the case for recommending both (other than that the market is big enough for both to appreciate)? I realize that, for drug developers, depth of pipeline and patent expiry are also factors, but for simplicity have assumed that, in these respects, their situations and risks are comparable - in which case, shouldn't things like ROE growth turn out to be decisive?

Q: Hi 5i Team.

I have some names in my TFSA account such as ATD, ATX and ENGH (and maybe some others) that are laggers and would like to move out of them and into something with potentially higher returns.
I also own the other names mentioned above.
What are your thoughts and could you recommend 3 to 5 Canadian and/or US names with the reasons and entry points.
also own NVDA that has grown to a huge percentage of the account.
I know that I should sell some but it has been such a great performer.


Thank you
Joe

Q: I own the following in the health care field. Are there any other suggestions? My first choice is an ETF. I am considering IHI.

XLV, Stryker, JNJ, P & G

Thank you

Paul