Investment Q&A

Q: Hi 5i team,

There is no much working in the market these days, which I guess is an understatement. Two stocks that are positively correlated with the virus are MRNA and GILD. There is only one dated question on MRNA. It is developing a potential vaccine for the disease. There is a recent question on GILD, but you did not mention the potential of the drug it is developing to treat people with the disease, likely due to how the question was posed. Both companies are fast-tracking their efforts. MRNA seems to have gone parabolic and hence, looks a lot more risky here. GILD was a value trap for years with a poor pipeline but seems to be breaking out now, which I attribute to the potential of the new drug, if it works.

What are your thoughts on MRNA and GILD is view of their efforts to combat the coronavirus?

Thanks again.
Dave

Q: Good morning, I have owned GILD for a while now and am finally above water on the investment. I am thinking of exiting and investing in a US health care focused ETF. Which would you suggest?

thanks

Q: Good morning- two questions. Last year, with your guidance, I invested in Gild and it, like many other non-growth stocks in the US, has languished. I noted a comment you made recently that GILD would have to wait and hope for another day in the sun. Is it time to sell GILD and move into a different health care in the US, and where do you suggest I go?
Second, after reading a dogs of the banks analysis, I thought that CM shares would likely have a robust end to 2020. So far I’m down 5%. Your thoughts on CM these days as far as the coming year is concerned. I’m a very patient investor with a twenty year horizon and bank dividends do look solid. Thankks

Q: Currently I hold GUD (1.3%), GILD (0.64%), and ZUH (0.93%) for my healthcare holdings. I see GUD starting to breakout from the base around $7.50, any reason for the move over the last two days and would you add to GUD now or wait a few more quarters? Also been holding GILD for a few years (-40%) and looking to change names? Any suggestions? Thanks!

Q: I am not clear on your December 23 comment on Gilead. You write that GILD has (or may have been) a “value trap” . You do not say whether your view is to sell. Is it your thinking that GILD is a hold? Or did you mean to say it is likely better to sell GILD? I am not sure how 5i defines value trap and you did not elaborate. One acknowledges that your comments are not advice.... that’s understood. With that in mind, I would appreciate more clarity on your thinking. Several pharma and bio tech companies are frustrating securities to hold. But sometimes the pipeline or prospects make the risk-reward equation such that patience is advised. Is it here?

Q: Can you recommend the best value Healthcare/Pharma in the US right now - looking for a value play with a bit of dividend and a bit of growth.

Thanks

Q: Hi,
Just trying to clean up the portfolio a bit. I'm holding sector ETF's ZUH and ZBK, but I also hold JPM and GILD, for example. I see that JPM is 5% holding within ZBK, but GILD is not even a holding within ZUH. Is there any point holding both the sector ETF's and any/some individual stocks in that sector. Thoughts on this?

Thanks!

Q: Goodafternoon 5i'
I am not concerned about the sector but wondered how you might rank these companies as buys currently and for the long term: NVDA, CRM, TEAM, MSFT, INTC, QCOM, GILD, DXCM
Thanks for the great work

Q: I invested in GILD a few months ago and at that time it was a stock you were positive about. I notice this morning it is now thought of as just OK. Has something happened to alter your confidence and should this be a time to divest? Thanks

Q: Hello 5i
I’ve held Gilead (GILD) for about 4 years as part of my U.S. holdings. It provides a nice dividend, but just keeps declining. I’m down about 20% and tired of waiting for a turn around.
Is this a sell or should I continue to hold? I know the U.S. is not your focus, but if I do sell, can you suggest an better alternative or two in the U.S. health sector with a good dividend and some growth? My other current health sector holdings are Stryker (SYK) and GUD.
Thanks!

Q: Thinking of investing in US drug company GIL. The whole sector seems hammered which I think may be a result of the US presidential race...I'm more of a " Tell me what they're up to " kind of investor as opposed to earnings per share and how many of their last quarters they've beat......Would like to know the good and bad about GIL ..... And one important factor... Are they in any way effected by the various state sponsored opioid lawsuits . I don't want any where near any of those companies. It looks like they may be in a lot of trouble. .... Of any country's drug companies would it be 5I's choice ? If not what would be 5I's current favorite ? Thank you for your sound advice......

Q: Can you provide 2-3 US names that are mid-risk, pay >3% dividend, any sector, and currently priced for some future growth?

Q: Hi

I currently own GILD. Should I sell it and switch to BIIB or any other biotech. What are your thoughts about medical distribution companies (ABC, CAH, MCK) Which one would you recommend and any threat from Amazon. Should healthcare plans companies be part of healthcare portfolio and which one do you recommend.

Great service
Thanks
Ninad

Q: Hello,

I've noticed that you have been recommending Gilead recently as a value pick in the US. I'm a long term (suffering) holder of this one. What is your thesis on why you are recommending it?

Q: HI 5I.
PLEASE RATE YOUR TOP 5 US DIV. INCOME STOCKS BEST TO WORST FROM MY LIST.
ING, AMC, NHI, DWX, VZ, CCL, UN, PFE, PG.
OR YOUR OWN PICKS BASED ON CORE HOLDINGS. THANKS

Q: Good morning. I am looking to add to my technology and health care weightings. I’m looking more for dividend income security than growth although growth is always nice. Thanks.

Q: I'm looking to diversify a little more into the US and would like a couple of your top pick value stocks in the consumer cyclical as well as consumer staple sectors.
Happy Holidays to all your staff.

Q: Hi there
Can you suggest 3 companies outside Canada for good dividend and some growth something reasonably safe ideal dividend in the 4% range
Sam

Q: I want to raise some US$ and plan on selling one or more of my US health care holdings, which are all down 35-40% from purchase price. What order would you sell them? Thank you.

Q: I Have held Knight Therapeutics (GUD.TO) in my Granddaughter's trust account for a number of years, but sold today with the jump in price for a small profit. I'M am now looking for a stock in the Health Care sector to replace it, preferably one that pays a dividend.
Would you be comfortable with Savaria (SIS.TO) for a 3-4 year hold? Could you recommend one or two others? Many thanks