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Q: In your response to a recent question you included a remark to the effect that there’s a lot of concern about Canadian banks right now. Would you please expand on this comment in regard to the nature and source of the concern you mentioned.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on February 14, 2025
Q: Worst case scenerio how much downside do you think the banks have in the next four years. RY,BNS and TD are all oversized positions. Thinking of lightening up in non taxable accounts or should I just sit on my hands ? Crystal ball gazing I know !
Read Answer Asked by STEVE on February 14, 2025
Q: After today's earnings call, I'm still down 28% overall on these guys. I don't need the $, happy to let it sit for the long run. My question is, am I better off investing that money somewhere else or do you foresee a future where I stand to benefit by sticking with them. If you do suggest moving on, provide a suggestion pls.
Read Answer Asked by Harrison on February 12, 2025
Q: Ethereum has dropped from a high of $4100 to below $2600, could you please explain why, also when Bitcoin has generally stayed in the $100k range? Is this a buying opportunity? If it is, is there a Canadian ETF to put money into? Thanks in advance. Also, many thanks for your answer on my previous question on BTC, it was extremely detailed and well thought out.
Read Answer Asked by K on February 11, 2025
Q: Good morning,

The US financial sector ( ie JPM, MS, GS...) all weaker today- any reason/ announcements that would help explain?

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Brad on February 10, 2025
Q: Good morning 5i,

Thank you for being that "rock." I own BN and KKR. Following earnings and some downward pressure would you consider adding at this time? What would be your top 2 in this sector?

Please provide your comfortable weighting for both and preferred at this time. A good value for adding would be fabulous.

I am a little underweight in this area.
Thank you so much and please deduct accordingly.
Read Answer Asked by Adam on February 10, 2025
Q: with all the talk about trump forever talking about that there are no u.s. banks in canada [wrong] do you see that this could stall growth of canadian banks in canada in future. Bns and td have already been hit hard the last couple of years and being a bank holder for the dividends in canada and him always talking about this do you see any merit in this. Sure seems to be picking on canada the last couple of weeks
Read Answer Asked by hans on February 10, 2025
Q: Hi Peter and Team,

Across all accounts, our holdings in the Financial Sector include BN, FFH, GSY, MFC, SLF, and the CEW ETF. I feel that this is a fairly good representation but realize that the Canadian banking sector is quite low, and the US banking sector is non-existent in our portfolio. Portfolio Analytics indicates that we need more exposure in this sector.

Several questions; please deduct question credits accordingly.

1. TipRanks shows that BN has a P/E ratio of 125.13. Can this be true?

2. A recent question from a 5i member asked about Sagicor SFC, which prompted me to investigate it further. I realize that it’s a small-cap stock, but noticed that for the 3 month, 6 month, and year-to-date periods, it has excellent momentum (which I know you like) and has a really low P/E ratio of 1.51, which I assume to be correct.

3. Because I feel that Trump tariffs are more of a possibility than not, I’m in the process of adjusting some sectors but not all, in case the tariffs don’t happen.

4. Would you endorse a small holding in SFC, (say a half-position) using proceeds from the sale of more tariff-vulnerable stocks?

5. Finally, could you suggest some Canadian-domiciled ETFs that would give us needed exposure to both the Canadian and US banking sector?

As always, thanks for your assistance that helps us to make informed decisions.
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on February 10, 2025
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