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Q: Hello - I have been following TSU with interest since it's IPO in late June. It's had a nice run over the past 4 months. I'd like to know what your take is on: (1) the recent announcement that the company is hoping to have a 1 for 10 share consolidation followed by a 10 to 1 share split, and (2) whether you think it has potential as a good growth stock. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Martha on October 18, 2017
Q: Thanks for all you do to help us in the market. Presently I have the following exposure to both Canadian + US financials
- US:PYPL, BAC,C,
- Canadian: BND ,RY,TD.
My exposure to this sector in total is 22% of my US + Canadian Portfolio. I would like to purchase another $100,000 (Cad) in Canadian banks to take advantage of the Dividends. PS the funds are presently in a bank account that collects very low reruns. Should I wait for a pullback? or go ahead without trying to time the market also what is the risk of my exposure being so heavily weighted to US + Canadian Financials? PS Interesting that PYPL has returned 40% in the last 14 mths + BNS just over 30%. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Terence on October 16, 2017
Q: the Company seems cheap especially when you consider it holds approx. $600M of marketable securities (approx. 1/2 being BMO shares). When i factor this out of the market cap (value) of the company and then just look at the fund management business, this is valued at a very low value and does not seem to be given credit in the market cap. Am i missing something or is the business just not doing very well.

thanks Ken
Read Answer Asked by Ken on October 16, 2017
Q: Product: TD Split share Preferred (xtd.pr.a)

Hello 5i
Thanks for the excellent investment coverage.

I have been utilizing this structured pref share as part of stable income portion of Portfolio for many years. Receiving over 5% dividend yield with a stable stock price has been helpful.

With interest rates potentially movin up over the next few years, this fixed rate product will begin to look less attractive.

If by Dec 2019 (termination date) an investor would like to terminate the holding and receive cash for shares, do you see this transaction being as simple as checking a box and waiting for cash to arrive from Quadravest? Near term Price has been $10.06 but may possibly drop below the $10.00/ share if investors want higher yield.

Do you see any risks associated with being paid out the full $10.00/ Pref share ...... on or about Dec 2019?
Any comment on what this transaction would look like?

Thanks
Dave
Read Answer Asked by David on October 16, 2017
Q: I am retired living on dividend income. I just sold my EFN as it hasn't really done anything the past two years. I have a small position of ECN from the spinoff and am wondering if I should add my EFN proceeds to ECN?
I am ok with the 1% yield as an income investor if you expect above average capital gains over the next 2-3 vs bank stocks (TD or BNS).
Or if ECN returns will be similar to TD or BNS, then I will sell ECN also and just invest the proceeds into the bank stocks.
Read Answer Asked by Curtis on October 13, 2017
Q: I have invested in AI and holding it for close to 1 year. I like this purely for income/dividend yield and stability of capital.
Recently there was a news that they are filing a base shelf prospectus.
Im concerned if this will dilute the value of my shares and dilute the dividend. How much of an impact will this have on the MIC price and the dividend earned? Please advise. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Sridhar on October 10, 2017
Q: If the Canadian banks can ( total) return 13-14% consistently why wouldn't an investor just target them and leave the rest of the market alone? Your thoughts please.

“In fact, Canadian banks are the only sector/subsector in North America to generate a better total return than Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway over the past 20- and 25-years, which in our view speaks to the powerful and consistent compounding mechanisms they have been… In other words, based on their history of success, we have a high degree of confidence that they will manage their way through current headwinds,” Barasch said in the note.

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/money/topstories/canadian-banks-can-support-higher-multiples-rbc-capital-markets-says/ar-BByT3ZU


https://beta.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/as-long-term-investments-the-big-5-banks-are-hard-to-beat/article4506573/?ref=http://www.theglobeandmail.com&
Read Answer Asked by Mark on October 10, 2017
Q: i own two prefs...gwo.pr.T bmo.pr B...great life has dropped in price and bmo is steady..the yield on gwo is attractive..
has the say 5 yr bond spread or the pref yield spread between lifeco's vs banks widened? also your thoughts on gwo thanks as always..
Read Answer Asked by adam on October 04, 2017
Q: Hi, All Canadian banks have bounced back nicely over past few weeks. Canadian Western Bank, however has outperformed the big banks by a wide margin. Analysts have also been busy raising price targets, citing higher NIM and stronger growth in loan portfolio. Recent stabilization of oil prices and rebound in Alberta economy may also have a role to play. What is your opinion of this bank as long term hold? I own CM,TD and RY and recently took a starter position 1.5% in CWB. Is it worth adding at current prices ? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on October 04, 2017
Q: Hello 5i :

I current own Wellsfargo shares and they are not doing much. Do you think I should sell them and buy Banc shares instead? Please compare the two and provide your expert advice regarding the future earnings, cash flow, dividend growth, debt and multiple expansion in the next few years!

Thank you as always,
Read Answer Asked by Rossana on October 04, 2017
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