Investment Q&A

Q: Given the sector's relative under performance, I believe the timing is right to increase my portfolio weighting in the Healthcare Sector. I own MRK and PFE. As I started to research individual companies it became apparent my lack of expertise in the area and the pace of technological advance makes stock picking in this area challenging. As such I'm considering an ETF and am currently looking at RSPH. Do you agree with the timing and would you advise an ETF or another individual company? If the former, what do you think of RSPH and if the latter' what would recommend for global exposure to the sector

Thank-you

Any input appreciated,

Q: With almost a 7% Dividend, is it a good choice? In TFSA or RRIF to avoid W/H Taxes?

Thanks Kindly!

Q: Hello
it was mentioned that Peter would give his thoughts of some of the stocks on TSX that would be candidates for a rebound in 2026, on National Post on Dec 20 , I have missed seeing that, can you let me know what are some of the stocks that he like for a rebound after a disappointing 2025 year? thanks
Michael

Q: Regarding Pfizer, from a risk/reward perspective, do you see potential in this beaten up stock? It looks cheap to my amateur eyes.

Thanks as always for your expertise.

Q: Would you recommend starting a new position now in these big pharma stocks with rotation out of the tech sector lately? All three have decent PE, PEG and PS ratios and have been fared well in last few bear markets overall. What would your recommended allocation be across the three stocks for an investment of time line of 5 years?
Thanks!

Q: I understand there has been some type of study which shows people who have taken the Shingles vaccine are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s like diseases. The scientific community seems not to know why this is so. There are a lot of unknowns on this study to say the least. Do you know any first rate Pharma companies that are leaders in the development and manufacturing the Shingles vaccines? I know there are a number of Shingles vaccines out in the marketplace, probably made by different companies. Does Bloomberg have anything to say on the subject? Any thoughts you have would be appreciated.
Jim

Q: what is the payout ratio on the PFE dividend? on a percentage basis what is the chance of a dividend cut? thanks Richard

Q: I am loosing a lot of money on both PFE and MRK. I hold them in RRSP since 2023 and down about 50% on PFE and 20% on MRK. Would you keep these or get rid of them and switch to some other healthcare stocks offering better long term total return (growth + dividends)?

Q: I've held PFZ for a long time in my RRSP (now RRIF) and my US account. The 10-year return is low. Is there an ETF that could replace this security in my US account and RRIF?
I'd like to improve the return and understand if there are any negative tax impacts.
Thank you.

Q: Good morning team, I see PFE stock is up after their acquisition. Thoughts on the acquisition and is this long term underperformer maybe poised for a rebound. Also, nice yield, how safe is the dividend?
Thanks
Rob

Q: Greetings 5i team, I need to harvest some tax losses and these 4 stocks are my candidates, my question is regarding buy back strategy. (1) I intend to buy back PFE but in my RIF vs CASH account; (2) I intend to buy back both ILMN and BCE; (3) not planning to buy back FSZ; (4) not planning to use proxies for any. Does this make sense or would you do it differently? Thank you.

Q: Thoughts on the current overall market and going forward 1-2 years? I just read Howard Marks latest memo and he is cautious at these levels based on over valuation and many other speculative factors that are often discussed here. I have a very growth weighted portfolio and high embedded gains. I am a long term investor but would like to mitigate any large drawdowns when a correction comes to preserve gains. Currently my more defensive holdings are COST, DOL, ATD, IFC. Currently holding no utilities. I also hold large anchor names such as CSU, LMN, BN, BKNG, AXON, and WSP. What are your top defensive names?

If I trim my tech, I assume adding to DOL, ATD, COST, IFC be more defensive. I know you've mentioned these names as other good defensive names as well, COST, PG, ABBV, L, ATD, FTS, H, ENB, FTS, BEPC, H, SLF, RY, TD, GRT.UN, T, L, BAM.

Or would buying some covered call ETF's that offer some good yield reduce the drawdown.
Which are your top covered call ETF's? Or adding to some of these defensive ETF's would be good too? Defensive US etf'S: VDC, VPU, VHT

Thanks!

Q: Are all of these companies buyable in your opinion? And how would you rank them if they were bought today while keeping in mind dividends, safety, growth there are a few sectors here so that aside. I do think some of these companies are being forgot about with all the focus on tech.

Q: I have a hard time evaluating biopharmaceutical firms save via technical analysis. Given that Structure Therapeutics is so "new", I am finding even this method difficult to rely on. What is your opinion of GPCR's prospects?

Q: How were the earnings & guidance from Cintas ? Would you buy here ? What do you expect from PFE earnings & guidance (sitting at it's 200 day), and TRP ? Pls deduct as appropriate. Thank you.

Q: can you recommend 3-4 US companies with at east a 4% yield and good growth (at least 20%), in sales and earnings, expected for at east the next few years

Q: Hi Folks,
I am looking to add some more US names in my RRSP account. I currently have AMZN, PG, V, MSFT, AAPL, GOOGL, ABBV and PFE( along with CDN names 50/50 split). Can you recommend 3 US names regardless of sector?
Thanks

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 looking at PFE for a long term hold. It has a good dividend. I want to increase my position of high dividend stocks. Could you please comment on the it at this point?

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!