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Q: I see IFC has issued a subordinated Note which acts like a rate-reset preferred. It has an 80 year maturity with resets every 5 years based on the 5 year GOC. Is there a movement away from preferred shares as a source of capital or is this just another alternative? Put another way, should I as an investor include these notes in my toolbox for future capital allocations?
Read Answer Asked by Greg on April 01, 2021
Q: Credit Suisse got beat up real bad with the current events/news. Would you say it's a buy at its current level? long term hold. (If not of interest, what bank in the USA would you recommend the most and how does it compare to lets say a TD or BNS which i already own). Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Michael on April 01, 2021
Q: I am retired and invest in primarily blue chip, dividend paying stock. In my regular investment account I hold the following Canadian bank stocks, RY,BNS,TD.
In my RRSP I hold all my US stock which includes JPM and C. I am considering selling my Citibank stock and using the proceeds to buy more JPM.
I am thinking JPM has better upside and is generally a better run company. Any thoughts?
Read Answer Asked by Ken on March 30, 2021
Q: I currently own TD, RY, BNS and BMO, BLK (US) and would like to keep 2 or 3 as 'core' holdings in the financial services sector, and would like to add a growth stock, either Goeasy or EQ bank or ? Which has the most potential, and which stock(s) could be replaced.
Read Answer Asked by jessie on March 30, 2021
Q: Between the 3 insurance companies, what are the pros and cons of each, if you could suggest which would be a buy today for an RRSP.
Read Answer Asked by jessie on March 29, 2021
Q: When might the Canadian banks be permitted to resume raising their dividends? When it does occur, do you think it will have a significant effect on their share prices?
Read Answer Asked by John on March 29, 2021
Q: Please give me your thoughts on the above. The first two are ETFs , and that to me means covering more than one crypto currency ? Could you elaborate on this and what they cover as an ETF ? Their mer's = 1%. What is the diff. between QBTC and QBTC.U and is there an mer on these ? If you were to buy Bitcoin in a TFSA, would it be one of these or would you recommend another one that might have lower management fees. Looking at these 4 on the stock market today, QBTC is up 2.76% while the 2 first ones are up less than 1% ? I certainly like a 2.76% daily increase ! Thanks for any info.
Read Answer Asked by Frank on March 25, 2021
Q: I own both of these companies. I like the income of FSZ but the growth has been flat, what are your thoughts on stepping out of FSZ and adding to my position of GSY? If you see a suitable alternative to GSY please share.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on March 24, 2021
Q: Hi Guys,

To hedge, or not to hedge? Is this the question between BTCC/BTCC.B/EBIT?

Looking to join the bit-convoy in a small percentage for some fun. Hoping to identify some advantages/disadvantages between these guys.

Cheers
Read Answer Asked by RYAN on March 22, 2021
Q: I get why rising rates would help good 'ol fashion bank stocks. While fintech names seem to be considered more growth oriented, wouldn't higher rates ultimately help those stocks as well?

I own the names above. Any issues with any of them?

Thanks

Dave
Read Answer Asked by David on March 22, 2021
Q: Hi,
I noticed other questions covering the fact GSY was added to the index and that we might expect a bit of pick up and / or increased volume with it. However, it seemed to drop fairly hard on Friday and I am wondering if I've missed something material here. Interested in your thoughts and as always appreciate the input! Thanks,
Dawn
Read Answer Asked by Dawn on March 22, 2021