Investment Q&A

Q: I'm interested in the payments/financial services sector...

1. Please rate/rank the following: 1 through 10 if you had new money to deploy in this sector...
- I understand not all the same...
- If any new ideas/companies, please list as well...


2. Who do you think will win the Grey Cup ? Are you doing odds and taking bets with 5i ?? - Sports-book Division in the future ??

Thanks,
Have a good week!

Q: As we all scratch our heads on yesterday's announcement I see CIBC gives us a post payout price. I live in hope!

• ECN Capital Corp: CIBC cuts price target to C$6 from C$11.50, reflecting expectations for the company's
market value to decline when the stock goes ex-dividend.

Q: Looking past the ECN special dividend, how would you compare ECN and FSZ for the longer term for safety of capital and dividends, and growth? Aside from the big six banks, are there other names that trade on Canadian markets in the broader financial services area that you might consider to be superior to these two for safety and growth? Please take whatever credits needed. Thanks.

Q: Hello 5i,

If I sell ECN on December 13th will I still receive the special dividend?

Q: I'm in ECN at $3.75 & it has become 10% of my portfolio so my question is should I sell now or wait for the dividend & keep the shares? Thanks ,as always, for your thoughtful advice
Dave

Q: Please explain in layman's terms what is going on with ECN - what's this that i have to sell by Dec 15 to get the dividend ---help

Q: If I have a synthetic drip established with my broker for ECN, will I be buying an bunch of ECN shares instead of receiving cash from the dividend? If yes, is it worth keeping this in place?

Q: Trying to understand ECN's press release re their distribution. The distribution will be paid to holders of shares at close of business on December 15. So if I did not want the distribution and just wanted to sell the shares outright what date would be the last date that I would have to sell by? Also what happens starting 14 Dec when shares sell on a due bill basis until shares start trading ex dividend Dec 23. What would I be buying during this period? Obviously do not get the dividend. So what am I buying at what price (approximately) and what are the tax implications?

Q: Hi, is it a good time to add to CDN banks, with expectation of higher rates and trend for returning capital to shareholders. If so, which ones will you consider as winners, over next several years ? Could you rate them, in order of priority ? in the same token, do you have a particular view on CIBC as the dividend yield and P/E ratio seem to be most attractive in the group ? Thank You

Q: ECN announced "The Distribution is scheduled to be paid on December 22, 2021 (the “ Payment Date ”) to holders of Common Shares of record as of the close of business on December 15, 2021 (the “ Record Date ”). Subject to confirmation from the Toronto Stock Exchange, ECN Capital expects the Common Shares to commence trading on a “due bill” basis at the opening of trading on December 14, 2021 and to commence trading “ex-distribution” on December 23, 2021. The due bill redemption date will be December 24, 2021."

Is December 22, the last day one can purchase ECN to receive the $7.50 dividend. Thank you.

Q: Please comment on the Q4 earnings and outlook for CWB. Both looked good but the share price took a hit. Would you buy here ? Thank you.

Q: I am debating which one of these to purchase, both are growing fast, neither are profitable. I am looking for a 5 year + investment. How would you compare these, what merits stand out for you?

Q: Good morning,

This ETF has seen a significant drop from its 52 week high and although I still value most of the companies held in this ETF (Visa, Mastercard, Square & PayPal) to name a few, do you see this ETF turning around anytime soon or is it time to lock in small profits. Thanks.

Q: Square is dropping fast, is there a major reason?

Q: Hi there, I've held FFH for a number of years in my unregistered account. I'm down 6%. This morning TD notified me of a corporate action which I don't understand. Can you explain what it means? I'm a growth oriented investor anyway and wonder if I should just sell and move on.( I already own the big 6 banks plus IFC and SLF.)

Thanks,
Andrea

Q: You have consistenly placed SLFover MFC..Given that MFC is trading low do you still prefer SLF over MFC for today

Q: Hi
Is there an American stock or 2 that you would consider the same as Bam
I really like Bam but it is starting to take a higher % of my total portfolio.
Thanks Terry

Q: I was about to buy a full position in X. No current exposure. Has anything change at the company in view of recent weakness?

Q: Many of my quick growing stocks have been hit recently and I'm sorry I didn't sell some when they were doing well. TRI continues to perform well and hasn't been hit by recent market fear. Do you consider it worth holding long term or would you sell?

Q: Hi there, I am under water on this one - what a dramatic fall. Can I have your thoughts on this one. Thanks.