Q: What is your opinion of selling puts underneath the stock - I was thinking of october 27 or 28 puts (the premiums are quite high given the recent volatility) - as I would get either the premium or the stock at a much cheaper price? This assumes, of course, that the company remains solid. If I find out anything that is fundamentally wrong, I would buy back the puts quickly and take the loss, but the loss would be much less than would be the case by owning the stock outright. I am very aware of margin issues and use it in this easy very judiciously.
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Q: I have been patiently watching this company go down over the last year more than other financial stocks. I hold this stock in several accounts and think that perhaps I should sell in those short term accounts (resp) and only hold it in my resp which has a longer time frame. Or is it just dead money and I should move to another stock.
Thank you for your insight.
Maggie
Thank you for your insight.
Maggie
Q: I am thinking of taking a small position (400 shares) in the National Bank for the short term. Any advice on this move?
Q: Would appreciate your comments on the recent drop of the stock.
Q: The influential Barron's magazine wrote about this company recently with some specific concerns.
1. This is no longer a growth company. It deserves only a market multiple for a subprime lender which is 1X book value and not 1.5X which means a 35% lower stock price.
2. They have razor thin margin to protect against a possible downturn in the overheated Canadian housing market with salaries not rising.
If these concerns are valid. I have a feeling the bears will pile back in. What is your view? Thank you.
1. This is no longer a growth company. It deserves only a market multiple for a subprime lender which is 1X book value and not 1.5X which means a 35% lower stock price.
2. They have razor thin margin to protect against a possible downturn in the overheated Canadian housing market with salaries not rising.
If these concerns are valid. I have a feeling the bears will pile back in. What is your view? Thank you.
Q: Hi,
I'm looking for stocks or funds with dividend.
What are you thinking with these, with nice revenues, or perheps too nice ?
Thanks in advance.
Francois
I'm looking for stocks or funds with dividend.
What are you thinking with these, with nice revenues, or perheps too nice ?
Thanks in advance.
Francois
Q: Hi- what do you think of Chesswoood? Results looked good again.
Thanks
Thanks
Q: Peter -any current thoughts on AIG AT THESE LEVELS??KIM
Q: I have 100 K in Cibc bonds 10.25% expiration June 30 2039
Should I keep them or sell them
Thanks
Ben
Should I keep them or sell them
Thanks
Ben
Q: I currently hold FC and MTG in my RRSP.Over the last year FC is down 2% and MTG is down by 16%.Both seem to be similar companies.Is there an explanation for this discrepancy? Joe
Q: Can I have your comments on the recent decline. Is it an over-reaction to HCG? If HCG is dumping brokers, couldn't SCB be picking these brokers up? Overall thoughts on the company as well.
Thanks,
Thanks,
Q: Would you please clarify your view that First National's (FN) payout ratio is 100%? In today's quarterly report, FN states that "on an after tax, pre-FMV basis", the payout ratio was 62% and was down from 67% in the same quarter of 2014. Also, what is FMV?
Q: Anything to add to your comments on IGM of July 7? Has there been any negative news out there?
Q: The six major Canadian Banks are now at or approaching their 52 week lows and paying healthier dividends. Would you step in now or do you see further price deterioration and which two would be your favourites and for what reasons?
Thank you.
Thank you.
Q: Would you recommend FN/MKP at this time, do you think the dividend is safe, would you think these stocks will take more of a hit? Would this be an OK place to park cash for 1 - 2 years. When interest rates rise, will the stock price erode further? What is the payout ratio. I Understand that this investment would be mainly for income?
Thanks for your service,
Thanks for your service,
Q: Please provide an update as it has broken down on price and looks like the bottom maybe $50. Is it worth holding or is the housing market going to go down from here.
Q: Good Morning,
Would you be able to tell me when CWB reports next? Also is there anything wrong with the bank other than it is caught up in the same sentiment as the energy sector?
Thankyou
Larry
Would you be able to tell me when CWB reports next? Also is there anything wrong with the bank other than it is caught up in the same sentiment as the energy sector?
Thankyou
Larry
Q: Hi 5i team :
it has been a while that no comments have been made to quebecor. I am planning to sell my shares (at a gain) to buy more canadian banks shares (BNS or TD). What would the maximum % of Canadian banks in a conservative portfolio. Thanks again, keep up the good work !!
it has been a while that no comments have been made to quebecor. I am planning to sell my shares (at a gain) to buy more canadian banks shares (BNS or TD). What would the maximum % of Canadian banks in a conservative portfolio. Thanks again, keep up the good work !!
Q: I've been considering buying IGM since you added it to the income portfolio, but wonder if it would make more sense to add PWF? I gather PWF would be more stable and participate in IGM's growth, but at a lower yield. Would that make sense for an income oriented portfolio, or would you just stick with IGM?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Q: Hi Peter and Staff I hold a small position in MIC and have felt stock would go up when rates they charged went up. I have stayed away from fund managers fearing fee disclosure would affect them. Having said all this I assum from comments in the past and today's report on FSZ that you would endorse a switch from MICto FSZ? Am I correct ? Thanks for all you do