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Q: Can you provide an update on EFH? Do you think it is a buy at his time?
Read Answer Asked by Robert on July 21, 2015
Q: We currently hold TD, BNS and BMO. Is there any advantage to holding ZWB instead of individual Canadian banks in the current market environment? Would the covered-call overlay produce additional returns over holding the individual banks?
Read Answer Asked by Allen on July 21, 2015
Q: seems to be a lot of bank recommends lately, your feelings on that and can you give me your best advice in canada and usa
Read Answer Asked by eddie on July 21, 2015
Q: Peter : How do you view todays news--Good bad or neutral Thanx Robbie
Read Answer Asked by Robert on July 20, 2015
Q: HI there. Can I get your opinion on "BAC" Bank of America Corp.
I also hold it. Should I sell it or hold it.

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Robby on July 17, 2015
Q: Financials are currently 7% weighting in my portfolio (RY, BNS, TD, CIX, MFC, JPM). I have some cash and was thinking of bumping up to 10% weight. I know you like BNS, IGM and SLF. WFC looks appealing but the 30% premium on the USD is concerning to me. Any other recommendations? Looking for something at the middle to lower end of the risk spectrum. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Richard on July 16, 2015
Q: DCI released an operation update July 15th. Thoughts on the update? How positive will it be for the stock to get a banking license?

Thanks

Robert
Read Answer Asked by Robert on July 16, 2015
Q: with the big drop in share price is home capital a screamimg buy or a value trap
the announcement they made about cutting off brokers was it prudent business decision or an indication of more problems
Read Answer Asked by Gary on July 16, 2015
Q: How do you see the Bac performing with rates going higher? What do you prefer regional banks or the larger banks like Bac or Wells Fargo banks? Or simply buy an etf and if so which one?
Read Answer Asked by Frank J on July 16, 2015
Q: Would you please comment on TCM.I was thinking of taking a small speculative position and waiting for a recovery in this sector.
Read Answer Asked by Ron on July 15, 2015
Q: I have two UK banks:Barclays , ADR symbol BCS.us ; and Lloyds LYG.us. I probably should not have both and thought of selling LYG especially after I saw you said BCS has 5.4% dividend in a your in Apr 2015. Between BCS and LYG , do you think LYG is the right one to shed?
FYI: In your reply of Apr 17 2015 you mentioned BCS has a yield of 5.4% p.a. Various other sources show yield at half of that. You use Bloomberg terminals which would be more reliable than the sites popular with retail investors. I have however noticed a number of securities for which you mention a yield that is materially different from other sources. I will give higher credence to data you mention . I am however puzzled about the recurring or frequent discrepancies.
Read Answer Asked by Adam on July 15, 2015
Q: With potential pressure on the CDN mortgage market would you advise the following trades. Sell AI.Db.A and FC.Db.A, convertible debentures form 16% of my portfolio the 2 mentioned 4%, and buy VCN. Would this really be just a circular trade?

Thanks again for your much valued input.
Read Answer Asked by Warren on July 15, 2015
Q: Today in a response to Joanna regarding softness in the banks you stated "worry about the housing market in general". I would appreciate expansion on what you meant by that statement - what in the housing market would cause the banks to worry? Are you referring to housing markets generally or to markets in specific parts of the country?
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on July 14, 2015
Q: why do you think the banking sector is so soft?
Read Answer Asked by Joanna on July 14, 2015
Q: I am curious if you guys have any thoughts on the newly listed Inspira on the venture exchange?
Read Answer Asked by Donald on July 14, 2015
Q: Peter and team,
I have been trying to get a quote on CXS for the last week or so without any luck. I found today that it is going as SCB (Street Capital?) Is there any significance to the name change (I thought Street Capital was a subsidiary)? What do you think of it at this time?
Gary
Read Answer Asked by Gary on July 14, 2015
Q: SCB took a hit this morning, I suppose because of HCG's news. Do you still find SCB a good value and perhaps worth adding some at this lower point?
Read Answer Asked by Jim on July 13, 2015