skip to content
  1. Home
  2. >
  3. Investment Q&A
You can view 3 more answers this month. Sign up for a free trial for unlimited access.

Investment Q&A

Not investment advice or solicitation to buy/sell securities. Do your own due diligence and/or consult an advisor.

Q: i have a bit of a high allocation to banks and i was thinking of trimming Bns. I am also doing this because i have some fear of a housing bust and the proximity of the banks to such an event. And also because there may be a good chance that capital gains tax will be increased next year. I will re invest this money and my question has to do with what sector do you think would be the safest if a housing crash should result. For instance i had thought of buying Canadian Tire. But, i imagine a drop in the housing market will have a big affect on their sales as well. Appreciate your thoughts as usual
Read Answer Asked by joseph on May 30, 2017
Q: Many analysts on BNN are recommending owning US banks vs Canadian, as dividend growth looks better for the US banks.. Would the benefit of owning a US bank be worth sacrificing the dividend tax break Canadians currently get,and the currency conversion to US dollars. Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Donna on May 29, 2017
Q: Hi, was just thinking of Efn as a buy? I have half a position now. Was looking over the questions and it looks like you seem to think in the long run it is a good buy.
My question is,what do you think of the mngmt, and debt,do you like the sector,and is there growth in the next 2-3 years?
Thanks, doing good since I joined 5i, Brad
Read Answer Asked by Brad on May 29, 2017
Q: Hi, I can't decide which financial stock to choose for a half position in my portfolio . For financials I already own full positions of BNS, SLF . (And HR.UN for real estate if you think that is relevant)

Which would you choose and why? Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Mike on May 26, 2017
Q: Good morning,

Global payments was highlighted as a promising fintech stock by Citigroup. What do you think of this company? Would you be a buyer? Or would you have an alternative suggestion in the space (mastercard and visa already owned)

Thank you

Karim
Read Answer Asked by Karim on May 26, 2017
Q: I am looking for some education on the impact of a loss of mortgage origination on a bank. Let's say that starting tomorrow, BMO can only find half as many people to sell mortgages to, but, all current mortgage holders renew their mortgage with them every 5 years, and keep paying their mortgages. Does it impact their P/E ratio? I'm guessing that the earnings would drop because there would not be enough new mortgage payers to compensate for those who are are almost done paying off their mortgage?
Read Answer Asked by Matt on May 24, 2017
Q: Hi,

Of GWO, MFC & SLF, which do you prefer for total returns over the next couple of years & why?

Thanks,

Gord
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on May 23, 2017
Q: Can you rank the stocks best to worst in your opinion. These are the stock s that are in my Financial Services Sector. Would you add, swap or remove any of them? My portfolio holdings/thoughts are very similar to your BE Portfolio. I was thinking to remove RY. Thank you and great job.
Read Answer Asked by Terry on May 16, 2017
Looking for more? Sign up for a FREE 14 day trial! No credit card required

We invite you to sign up for a 14 day free trial of 5i Research!
Experience all the benefits and tools we have to offer; stock research, model portfolios, Q&A with our experts, and so much more. Join a community of like-minded investors today!