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Q: Hello 5i,
This is a general question on investing. Say if i own TD, for instance, and i don't want to lose it, or something similar to it. Is it a reasonable practice to sell a covered call on TD and at the same time and roughly the same date, sell a put on something like BNS. I don't really mind if i end up owning the both of them, either.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by joseph on May 11, 2020
Q: I am retired and rely on dividends. I have owned JPM,RY,TD & BNS for a while. The only bank that I am in a loss position is BNS. I am thinking that BNS will continue to lag the other 2 due to the latin america markets they operate in and the ability of these markets to recover from Covid 19. My thought is to sell BNS and put that money to work in TD. Your thoughts?
Read Answer Asked by Ken on May 11, 2020
Q: My daughter's mortgage is up for renewal in December. The bank called and offered to renew early. She is currently paying 2.64% (5 yr fixed) and they offered 2.87%. She was asking my thoughts on what rates might do over the next 5 years and whether to take their offer?

My initial thoughts are a) USA-Cdn rates will probably go lower (and possibly negative) to stimulate the economy; b) the bank is calling now to try to lock in her mortgage at a higher rate as opposed to in December when rates will most likely be lower. My guess is to decline the offer.

What does your crystal ball show regarding interest rates over the next 5 year period?

Thanks...Steve

ps We bought our 1st house at 20.25% and our lowest rate was 8%. So from that perspective, at sub 3% who cares?
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on May 08, 2020
Q: I’ve continued cautiously to hold GSY, not withstanding strong unemployment numbers which have to affect the company’s ability to avoid bad bets. Tomorrow will report some dismal news on jobs but today GSY stock, even after a recent lackluster reporting, up 23% as I write. Makes me think there is no logic in these current market conditions, that favorable or dismal stock performance could affect any company at any time. I’m getting very skeptical about the markets and as a senior, this is becoming quite unnerving. I’d appreciate your valued comments.
Read Answer Asked by Rob on May 07, 2020
Q: Hello Team,

Currently own ECN, down 15% on this one. I have been eyeing BMO for awhile now. Comparing BMO on a one year chart it lags and dropped the most from the other big banks, down roughly 35%. However, at roughly 68$ isn't it an attractive entry point?

Can you please explain why BMO lags? And second, would switching ECN to BMO be a good move or simply stick with ecn?

Thank you and have a good day!
Read Answer Asked by Rino on May 07, 2020
Q: I own ING and has been disappointing. Was considering moving it "in kind" from my margin account to my RRSP account. was wondering if this would allow me to take a tax loss on it, or would I have to sell it outright and repurchase it in the RRSP. You have any recommendations on it?
Read Answer Asked by Anthony on May 07, 2020
Q: In the financial sector, which is more likely to cut a dividend, the big 5 banks or the insurance companies SLF, MFC, POW ?

I am assuming it is ok to count POW as an insurance company or should it be viewed separately all together.

Kindly rate the likelihood on a scale of 0 to 10 for banks versus insurance and any differences you might see amongst the insurance companies.

Zero being less likely to cut a dividend.

I am asking this as a dividend investor who doesn't like buying a company that cuts dividends.
Read Answer Asked by Ernest on May 06, 2020
Q: I depend on the big 5 banks and, to a lesser extent, the telecoms , for income reliability.
For example, I read recently that BMO has a 191 year (?) record of uninterrupted dividend paying.
Are you able to list the payout records for the other listed above.
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Brian on May 06, 2020
Q: Fiera Capital wishes to get shareholder approval of the transfer of the transferred assets to New Fiera Canada in exchange for debt and/or equity securities of New Fiera Canada. Is this a good or bad thing for shareholders or of no consequence.? This info. came from the management circular for Fiera's upcoming annual general meeting. Thanks ,as always ,for your great work.
Dave
Read Answer Asked by Dave on May 06, 2020
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