Q: I recently purchased Fiera (FSZ) but it has been on a fairly steady decline for the past month. Are you still comfortable with your rating, and might this be a good chance to pick up some extra shares 'on sale'?
Thanks, Bob
Thanks, Bob
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Q: CF Cannacord Genuity; Is it worth holding or fully priced. The p/e seems extraordinarily high.
Q: EQI Equity Financial just reported the results from their AGM. Looks like we all voted with Smoothwater and now S. Griggs is the new COB. Can you sum up where you see this puts the stock at this time and set up what the future may look like?
TIA
TIA
Q: Do you think MFC might shortly play 'catch-up' with their dividend? They did cut it massively a while back. Currently EPS is $1.62 while the Dividend is $0.52 {Globe & Mail, on line}. That is a payout ratio of only 32%.
Paul
Paul
Q: FSZ-vs-AHF - need one - which is best for long term and why? thanks
Q: Great West Life GWO has been falling lately. Is it because of lower bond yields? Is it a hold ,sell or buy? Thank you very much.
Q: Hi Peter,
Very much appreciate the Q and A service.
Would you recommend selling GMP to buy FSZ for a long term hold? Which one offers the best prospects for dividend growth and capital appreciation?
Thank so much.
Very much appreciate the Q and A service.
Would you recommend selling GMP to buy FSZ for a long term hold? Which one offers the best prospects for dividend growth and capital appreciation?
Thank so much.
Q: Hi Peter,
I am thinking to initiate position either in CIX or POW. Pl advise which stock is most compelling and reasons for that.
I am thinking to initiate position either in CIX or POW. Pl advise which stock is most compelling and reasons for that.
Q: (From Greg)
Scotiabank is selling its CIX (CI Financial) holding at a price of $31.60 in a just-announced secondary offering. Given that CIX closed today at $33.65, this seems to be a very good deal. What is your opinion? Should I commit to this offering through my broker (no transaction fees), or will the market price of CIX likely decline to meet this price anyway in the next few days?
Scotiabank is selling its CIX (CI Financial) holding at a price of $31.60 in a just-announced secondary offering. Given that CIX closed today at $33.65, this seems to be a very good deal. What is your opinion? Should I commit to this offering through my broker (no transaction fees), or will the market price of CIX likely decline to meet this price anyway in the next few days?
Q: Hi Why are the life ins companies all down ie SLG GWO PWF. Would you suggest adding or possibly wait for more downside. I already have about 5% each of SLF and GWO Thanks
Q: Hi Peter, CF is ticking up again today. Its been another great pick of yours Thank you ! What are your thoughts here ? Is it getting ahead of itself ? Paul
Q: Peter et al,
You recently reported on Fiera (Fzv). I had considered it previously but forgot it when you recommended Element Finance which I bought. Considering that they are approximately the same price and Fiera pays a dividend and Element does not and Element is bigger which would you recommend or are they more or less equal?
Gary
You recently reported on Fiera (Fzv). I had considered it previously but forgot it when you recommended Element Finance which I bought. Considering that they are approximately the same price and Fiera pays a dividend and Element does not and Element is bigger which would you recommend or are they more or less equal?
Gary
Q: Bank of Nova Scotia's results look promising with a share buy back of 1% and strong earnings over last year. Can you comment and disclose estimates for the quarter please.
Thanks,
Eric
Thanks,
Eric
Q: Hello Peter
I recently sold a large Ontario bond that was yielding 4.4% and need to replace it with very secure dividend yielding equities in the 4% yield range. I have already bought some Fortis FTS and a small amount of Bonterra BNE. Now I am thinking of adding a bank and I see Commerce CM and National Bank NA are the cheapest banks and both have P/Es just over 10. The yields are both 3.97% and 3.98% respectively. I see Laurentian LB yields 4.3% but at a P\E of 11.6 and is presumably less secure.
When is CM likely to raise it's dividend?
I am inclined to choose CM and I would appreciate your advice and comments on which bank to choose and why.
Paul
I recently sold a large Ontario bond that was yielding 4.4% and need to replace it with very secure dividend yielding equities in the 4% yield range. I have already bought some Fortis FTS and a small amount of Bonterra BNE. Now I am thinking of adding a bank and I see Commerce CM and National Bank NA are the cheapest banks and both have P/Es just over 10. The yields are both 3.97% and 3.98% respectively. I see Laurentian LB yields 4.3% but at a P\E of 11.6 and is presumably less secure.
When is CM likely to raise it's dividend?
I am inclined to choose CM and I would appreciate your advice and comments on which bank to choose and why.
Paul
Q: Hello Peter, I wish to better understand why P/B ratio is important. What is the ideal P/B ratio for a big cap company? The P/B ratio of Royal Bank on TMX Money is 2.36, and the same ratio for National Bank is 1.96, which one has the best P/B ratio? Thanks, Gervais
http://web.tmxmoney.com/quote.php?qm_symbol=RY:TSX
http://web.tmxmoney.com/quote.php?qm_symbol=RY:TSX
Q: Hi 5i team
I have held Power Corp (POW) in my retirement account since Jan/94. It is now trading at about the same price as it did in Jan/09 and the dividend has not increased in at least 5 years. Would you consider still holding this stock and if not what would you recommend that has a similar dividend but is not in the financial sector? Thanks.
I have held Power Corp (POW) in my retirement account since Jan/94. It is now trading at about the same price as it did in Jan/09 and the dividend has not increased in at least 5 years. Would you consider still holding this stock and if not what would you recommend that has a similar dividend but is not in the financial sector? Thanks.
Q: I have around 6K in AGF.B and have been holding for a while. With dividends it is close to break-even. Does it make sense to sell and buy equal amounts of GS-T, IGM-T and CIX-T?
Q: After the market closed on 4/23 CF announced the its founder,the renouned Mr Peter Brown,resigned as director,officer & honouray chairman of the co & will not seek reelection to the board of directors.Going forward,it is his intention together with some friends & partners to pursue a new career advising established private companies with a growth profile & in need of private debt & equity financing Please advise the effect on the co especially its stock price.Txs a lot.
Q: http://us7.campaign-archive1.com/?u=994a273391e6cd95081ecf363&id=15f5eb241d&e=2f3954e526
Mr. Hodson, does this recommendation to NOT buy any Canadian bank make sense ? This goes of course against your usual approach to the matter.
Mr. Hodson, does this recommendation to NOT buy any Canadian bank make sense ? This goes of course against your usual approach to the matter.
Q: Could I please get your comments on HDB-N. The long term chart looks good. What is your opinion on investing in an India bank? Is there anything special about India accounting principles I should know about? Thanks for your help.