Investment Q&A

Q: Hi 5i, thoughts on quarter and guidance pls and thx. Is it still on your small/mid cap favorite list? If yes where would you list in your top 5 ( pls list) choices?

Q: Hi,

If not already asked can you please comment on the most recent Well acquisition and the potential to the revenue and EPS increases going forward, ie accretion with the acquisition.
Is the Walmart Canada mention in this same news release a pilot project where if successful it will get rolled out to multiple Walmart Canada sites or is it already implemented in multiple sites (via the acquisition) and if so how many stores, 25, 50, 75, 100% of all Walmart Canada in store pharmacies?
Just trying to gauge the impact of the news release. The stock did not move much so assumption is that it is not that material.

Cheers,
Steve

Q: I own WELL and am still up in a non-registered account. Would you consider a sell and switch to VHI for better future growth?

Q: My wife feels like she has too big a position in WELL for a relatively small company.

She is thinking of selling of some and buying ISRG or else TMDX during what seems an attractive current dip.

She is fine with risk, so is considering ISRG for its growth more than its stability.

Please give your thoughts on the relative outlook for each of these companies in the mid- to long-term.

Q: I have small positions in these stocks and I'm also overweight in Canadian stocks, so considering raising some cash to invest in U.S. and/or international stocks.

Please rate these in terms of whether to hold (and, if so, how much patience might be
needed) or sell.

Q: Hi,

Can you please confirm the FY24 and FY25 consensus EPS as seen on your Key Ratios company page for WELL. It seems the EPS is forecast to drop approx 40%.... .17 cents vs .12 cents respectively which does not seem very enticing. Although many of the other key ratios do look attractive so I wonder what is keeping this stock from performing better?
I have owned WELL for awhile now (marginally ahead) but my patience is growing thin and was thinking of splitting some of the proceeds (if I sell) towards Vitalhub and/or Kneat (which are both now close to their 52 week highs vs WELL) as part of my small cap health exposure. I took part in a DKAM update yesterday and they have VHI and KSI as part of their top 10 stocks for 2025 and I have followed some of their recommendations for years and done very well.
Just curious what your favourite is of these 3 health stocks. In the past you have suggested all 3 as favourable at various times but I know acquisitions etc can move some stocks ahead of others and all have made recent headlines.

Cheers,
SMc

Q: There was a buy in from a large investor at $4.34 a share. WELL is coming down to that price today (currently down 13cents). What do you see happening going forward? I assume it's a good sign that there is a large investment but it seems the discount is large. Your take on things?

Q: I would like to invest in the space, how would you suggest allocating between these linked companies based on risk and reward?

Q: I have considerable difficulty justifying TDOC’s fall from around $300 to present day levels of about $9, after a further low, in the absence of malfeasance, some sort of conceptual shortfall or some other equally catastrophic event. While I also disagree with much of what Warren Buffet says the exception is his dictate “know your company”, as each commitment of your “hard earned” funds is a commitment in that particular company. While that achievement may take a while it is essential.

On this side of the border we have WELL which is involved in a similar industry, and for want of a better description continues to disappoint after a significant (four year) gestation period during which it should have found its feet, which I suggest indicates an undeclared conceptual difficulty which was either not anticipated or whose execution has taken much longer than anticipated to adjust to and accommodate.

Your observations and prospects for WELL would be appreciated along if possible with some indication of TDOC fortunes. I look forward to your response.

Q: Hello Team,

Are you able to rank the 12 companies listed from 1 to 12 in terms of capital appreciation over the next 2-3 years. I currently hold all of the mentioned stocks but do have some cash to deploy. Thanks.

Q: With the markets at all time highs, are there certain stocks you think people can scoop up or add to that have good growth opportunities at a reasonable price? I know 5i is not usually worried about buying companies at 52 week highs, but it is still something difficult for me!

Q: Over the past ten years Well Health achieved very low "return on invested capital" results. Does this mean that their acquisitions were not financially successful?

Thank you,
Gabor

Q: Well Health achieved very low return on invested capital results (ROIC) over the past seven years. What does this mean? Does it mean that their acquisitions were not financially successful?

Thank you,
Gabor

Q: Which between WELL and PNG do you feel will appreciate in value more over the next year and why? Pros and cons for each?

Q: Hello Peter,
Given your last reply on well at 16 times forward earnings, is this stock mis priced by the market? I would think for growth company, investors would pile into the stock given the current decrease in rates which help small caps.. Any comments? Also, do you think xsu can go much higher or has it rallied already in expectation of rates going down? Lastly, i know you don't believe in market timing but when some stocks surge due to recent announcements on lower rates, is it worth selling and buying it back when markets settle.. much appreciated.

Q: Can you expand on the recent question on WELL. How good a company is it for a growth investor? It recently traded up to $5 but has back off to around $4.40. Is this a good point to buy? Where do you see it over the next 12 months? What are the catalysts that define company performance? It has been recommended by 5i, how strong is this conviction?

Q: My TFSA is roughly equal parts EIF, LMN, and WELL. MY TFSA is roughly 5 % of total reg. and non registered accounts. I am retired and have used my TFSA for more growth orientated stocks; with limited success. I am looking to replace these stocks ( which I also hold in other accounts ) , with HTA. I hold HTA in other accounts as well. HTA gives me access to 20 of the largest tech stocks and an 8% return which I receive every month ( important to a retiree ). Am looking at doing this in stages with EIF first and then the other two depending on fundamentals, relative value, etc.

Would you do this in stages or in one shot recognizing that I own these in other accounts ?
Your thoughts of HTA as a single holding in a TFSA to be representing 8 % of total portfolios ?

Thanks. Derek

Q: Hi 5i Team - The guest on BNN Market Call today, said that WELL has to grow into itself since it's trading at at 100 times 2025 (I assume earnings). At the same time he praised it for its strong organic growth with 98% returning revenue and 37% revenue growth. I'm a little confused by these numbers. Could you perhaps put them into a perspective that I can understand. Thanks.

Q: Any stocks you see that have strong fundamentals and show some god technicals as well ?

Q: Is it timely to add to Well,which I bought a few years ago at much higher price?What is a good entry price?Txs for U usual great services & views