Investment Q&A

Q: Does the Affirm/Amazon arrangement have any implications for GSY. I wonder if you could explain in a bit more detail the current relationship between GSY and Affirm, and add some colour to what the future might hold for these relationships.

Q: Are NVEI and SQ’s payment platforms competitors of V and MA or complementary?

Thanks.

Q: Would like your thoughts on this small cap i have owned for a year just trading sideways EPS $ 3.43 PE $4.79 and pays a 2.7% div do you think this a BUY or a possible value trap thank you

Q: Peter,

Bank profits are massively up. Normally they suffer when the interest rate differential between the deposits and loans is as squeezed as much as it is now. What is the big reason for the huge profit jump? Is it simply the loan revenue from mortgage lending, the reversal of prior loss reserves , the wealth management areas or something else?

Thank you

Paul

Q: Hello,

Can you please comment on Affirm?

Thanks!

Q: Hi there, in a recent question you mentioned that 'owning insurance companies provides a bit more protection from higher interest rates.'

Please suggest a couple of US insurance companies that you'd consider for this purpose and which one you'd choose and why.

thanks a bunch, M

Q: Hello 5i Research
I have held Visa ,MasterCard and PayPal for a while in my US RRSP account and happy with the performance.Would consider them as an reopening stock and performance even better as people travel more and go out more.
Thanks
Claudio

Q: Good Morning,

I would like your opinion on when GSY might be considered an addition to the Balanced portfolio? Is it a matter of sector weighting that would preclude its inclusion? It seems to be a perfect stock for the folio. Growth and a growing dividend.

Sorry for putting the team on the spot!

It’s horrible having made so many prescient selections that subscribers are reduced to questions like this one. Lol

Q: Hi Peter,
With reported earnings and the potential for dividend hikes later this year, what looks better to you now; Cdn Banks or Cdn Insurance Co's ?
Is there any noticable advantage or disadvantage to holding a covered call on a Company etc if/when they raise their dividend ?
Thank you.

Q: Hello Peter, Ryan and 5i Team,

I have held a small position in Crawford for a number of years, mainly for its dividend, low price/volatility, and as a hedge for extreme weather impacts due to climatic change. It tends to do well when there are events that trigger large volumes of insurance claims, as insurance companies can't handle enough claims with in-house staff and then outsource to Crawford & Co. Can I please get your take on this investment thesis and the company? Do you think it's a reasonable hold or do you have a better suggestion in the sector. Thank you.

Q: Following Trudeau's announcement of a tax grab on Canadian Banks, the Royal Bank fell the least amount by a decent margin. Do you have any insight as to why, or is it simply because the Royal is the biggest?

Q: I have a question about 1186
Dear 5i,
The Fiera Capital Investor Fact Sheet for 2021Q1 under the share ownership section states that 17.3% of the shares are owned by two financial institutions. Can you help identify them and the percentages they each own.

thanks

Q: Can I please get your opinion on this US Bank. Thanks

Dave

Q: When do you anticipate Canadian banks will be able to raise their dividends? And which banks do you think will have the highest dividend increases, once permitted?

Q: I am going into retirement and below are the weightings of stocks held in my portfolio. Although the portfolio performed okay over the years, I wonder if there is too much concentration and would appreciate your ideas on diversification given the economic times we live in. My portfolio is about $2M with an investment loan of $150K for which I use the dividends to repay. Thanks. BNS 37%, TD 18%, CM 14%, BMO 14%, BCE 6%, SRN.UN 6%, RY 4%, POW 1%

Q: Is a div in the works for dlcg in your estimation.

Phil

Q: I hold the Canadian banks in my dividend portfolio and they have served me well over the years as a core hold.
Should I reconsider these holdings in light of new taxation rules being suggested?

Q: ECN at under $10.00 baffles me. I am tempted to buy more, but I wonder what am I missing?

Q: Hello 5i,
Today (Aug. 25) Ross Healy mentioned that GSY is rapidly approaching both a Fundamental and a Technical inflection point at somewhere around $205.00 +/-.
As a conservative, dividend -oriented investor, GSY is almost at a 5.50% Portfolio Weighting as per P/A. I would like to reduce to around 4.0% but was thinking of holding off until it reaches the 6.0% threshold which would mean holding out for around $225.00+/-. So, my question is: in your considered opinion should I just proceed and re-balance now, or try and hold out for 6.0%?
This is in my TFSA and there are no tax implications nor are there any compelling time-frame issues so waiting is not really an issue other than opportunity cost regarding the re-deployment of the proceeds.
Many thanks for any insight you can provide.
Cheers,
Mike

Q: Greetings 5i,

Futu holdings - FUTU:NASDAQ (currently no ticker with 5i) , some say China's Robin Hood, reports next tuesday Aug 31.

Ive been interested in the growth story and the share price has pulled back considerably. Recently it seems the sector is bouncing off lows and perhaps with hopes the Tech Inquisition will end soon.


What are Your current thoughts here on the company, earnings expectations, and current environment?


Cheers!