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Q: Hi,

I am looking to purchase some shares in a Canadian Bank. (The 5 main ones,
Canadian Western, Laurentian or National). Which of the banks do you think offer the best potential for total return over the next 5 or so years? Taxes are not a consideration; It is a registered account. Which of the banks do you think offer the least risk?


Thanks,
IF
Read Answer Asked by ishay on August 07, 2018
Q: I am considering adding (about 2% position) a high-yielding, non-bank financial, and am looking at FSZ or GS. My objectives are more dividend sustainability and stock price stability over growth. Do you know what the payout is for each of these, and do you have a preference for one over the other and why? Would you buy today? If you have a better idea, please comment.
Thank-you
Read Answer Asked by grant on August 07, 2018
Q: Hello I5 team.
SLF seems to be bound in a trading range that hits a top around $55.00 and then backs off in a repeating cycle. Would you be comfortable swing trading this stock to build up a volume of shares to hold long term. By this, I mean, out of 100% of my intended SLF share inventory, I gradually buy when prices are lower (below $50.00) and when price approaches $55.00, sell, say 25% of holdings, then repurchase when price is below $50.00. If price does not go down to that level again, then reassess where the support channel is at the time, to repurchase. The goal is to have SLF share inventory at the lowest cost possible, without increasing trading risks and keeping things common sense.
Thankyou for your response.
Read Answer Asked by James on August 03, 2018
Q: I now have roughly equal positions in IAG, SLF and MFC, with the total somewhere between 8 and 9 % of portfolio. I bought these primarily for the dividends. However, MFC has lost value relative to SLF - and IAG has lost even more. Why are MFC and IAG underperforming SLF to such a degree? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on August 02, 2018
Q: Hello,

1) As an investor, is there any benefit to holding BRK.A vs BRK.B
2) Would holding BRK.B provide diversification? I assume BRK.B owns underlying stock such American Express, Coke, Wells Fargo etc ?
3) What is the advantage or disadvantage of holding BRK.B vs a S&P 500 ETF?

Please deduct as many credits as appropriate.
Read Answer Asked by Vee on July 26, 2018
Q: Currently have BNS,TD,CM,IGM,FSZ and SLF in the Financial Sector comprising 21% of my Income portfolio. I would like to replace CM ( or do you feel fine having 3 bank stocks ) - can you give me some suggestions as possible replacements ?

thanks
Read Answer Asked by JOHN on July 25, 2018
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