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• Thomson Reuters Corporation (TRI)
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Q: Is TRI affected by the rumoured interest of the London Stock Exchange in Refinitiv? If so, what would be the expected impact be and how do you view TRI going forward - as an income only stock or growth and income because of their cash balance?

Appreciate your insight

Paul F

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Read Answer Asked by Paul on July 29, 2019

• Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC)
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• Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)
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• Intact Financial Corporation (IFC)
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Q: I am building a resp with a 10 year time span. I want to hold an insurance company instead of bank as the financial component .
Which do you prefer , or would you suggest another instead.
Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Leon on July 29, 2019

• People Corporation (PEO)
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Q: Hello Peter and Staff
My TD app says I can expect a dividend of .1318 a share in August 2019. Is that an error?

Thanks and have a great day
Dennis

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Read Answer Asked by Dennis on July 29, 2019

• People Corporation (PEO)
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Q: I have held this stock for a couple of years based on your recommend (thank you!!). I notice it has been recently breaking out of a year long trading range to new highs. While the last quarter was ok, it doesn’t really explain the breakout. Any thoughts on why?
Thanks as always.

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Read Answer Asked by Neil on July 26, 2019

• Ebix Inc. (EBIX)
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Q: I came across this company just today. I was curious as to the history around the short attacks that keep happening on a consistent basis. Also, as to 5i's opinion what is there to like about this company. I have heard it has a bit of a monopoly in it's business structure. I noticed 5i has gotten a lot of questions about it in the past. Are there any catalysts that could sure up the share price in the near term. e.g. Signing a big 4 auditor?

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Read Answer Asked by Liam on July 24, 2019

• Fiera Capital Corporation Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (FSZ)
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Q: I have a small holding in Fiera and am down on the investment. Is this company worth adding to at this time. I am a senior and look for income. What negatives do you see for this company? Thank you for your service.

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Read Answer Asked by Stella on July 24, 2019

• Fiera Capital Corporation Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (FSZ)
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Q: Good Morning:
First, please comment on drop in FSZ and what you advise going forward? Second, can and how does Portfolio Analytics handle investments held in a Holding Company?
Thank you

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Read Answer Asked by Ian on July 24, 2019

• Premium Income Corporation Class A Shares (PIC.A)
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Q: picCould you please put into context the recent earnings from PIC.A. The operating profit of 14.9M and the increase in net assets attributable to class A shareholders of 10.1M does not give me any feel for whether the company has done a good job over the past six months or not or whether that performance is consistent with or better or worse than previous periods in relation, perhaps, to their underlying investments. Thank you.

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Read Answer Asked by Mike on July 24, 2019

• RF Capital Group (RCG)
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Q: is gmp a buy sell or hold at the present price

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Read Answer Asked by elgin on July 23, 2019

• Deutsche Bank AG (DB)
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Q: Hello, With the news of Deutshe Bank in disarray and the high potential for a new 2008 Lehman Brothers scenario, are we going to see the tidal wave coming or is it already too late to run to higher grounds (higher % cash). Please advise.

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Read Answer Asked by Eric on July 23, 2019

• Caldwell Partners International Inc. (The) (CWL)
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Q: What is the payout ratio? The site I was using says cash flow has been negative for the past 3, 6, and 9 month periods. How safe would you expect the div to be? Thanks.

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Read Answer Asked by Peter on July 23, 2019

• Bank of Montreal (BMO)
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Q: What is your opinion of the Bank of Montreal? I have been an investor in BNS before but sold my shares after I suffered through the inordinately long and complex process of signing up for a Bank of Nova Scotia VISA card

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Read Answer Asked by christianne on July 22, 2019

• Mastercard Incorporated (MA)
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• Visa Inc. (V)
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Q: If to initiate a position now, between Visa or Mastercard which one would you prefer?

Thanks.

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Read Answer Asked by Lin on July 22, 2019

Q: EGBN missed on revenue estimates, but still had revenue similar to last year. However, the stock plummeted to a 4 year low. Is there anything else going on with this Bank?
I know it was downgraded by some investment firms. Would this be a good entry point or should I stay away.

Thank you
Steve

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Read Answer Asked by Steve on July 19, 2019

• RF Capital Group (RCG)
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Q: I own preferred shares of GMP Capital. There is a transaction going on with GMP and Stifel Financial. What will be left of GMP? Would it be a suitable candidate for merger/takover? Thanks.

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Read Answer Asked by Denise on July 19, 2019

• Chesswood Group Limited (CHW)
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Q: Hi
Can you explain the recent drop in chesswood and would you continue to hold? Thanks. Clare

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Read Answer Asked by clara on July 19, 2019

• Bank of Nova Scotia (The) (BNS)
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• Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce (CM)
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Q: Is there an economical / fundamental reason why banks have dipped this week ?

Between BNS AND CM which would you deem to be a better value buy at the present time ?

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Read Answer Asked by Ernest on July 18, 2019

• Wells Fargo & Company (WFC)
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• Bank of Nova Scotia (The) (BNS)
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• Great-West Lifeco Inc. (GWO)
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Q: Have been underweight financials for a while. To deploy a bit of cash was thinking of three options: add to BNS or start a position in either GWO or WFC. Am partial to dividends with some growth. Your recommendation please.

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Read Answer Asked by Kelly on July 18, 2019

• Crown Capital Partners Inc. (CRWN)
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Q: Took a stumble today 15 Jul when it announced the Acquisition of WireIE. I am not familiar with this company or it's leadership. I am wondering if it is not considered a good buy?

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Read Answer Asked by Stephen on July 17, 2019

• Bank of Nova Scotia (The) (BNS)
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• Suncor Energy Inc. (SU)
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• Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC)
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• iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold Index ETF (XGD)
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Q: These firms are my top four holdings. Any concerns as we move to a bit more defensive portfolio?
Historically, is their a sector that is the "canary in the mine" that would be a sign of a bear market?

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Read Answer Asked by Stephen on July 17, 2019