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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
Read Answer Asked by Paul on May 26, 2014
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
Read Answer Asked by Gervais on May 26, 2014
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.
Read Answer Asked by Allen on May 26, 2014
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.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on May 25, 2014
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.
Read Answer Asked by Serge on May 25, 2014
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.
Read Answer Asked by Noel on May 22, 2014
Q: CBOE on the nasdaq. To me CBOE has a high P/E, however ROE is very high as well. Is this company expensive. Do they have good growth prospects and do you see any looming risks out their for the company, that one should know about.
Read Answer Asked by Anthony on May 19, 2014
Q: Hi,

Could you please comment on Counsel's quarterly results issued today after the close?

Thanks,
Jason
Read Answer Asked by Jason on May 16, 2014
Q: Do you see any further capital gains in FSZ, Scotiabank has a 12 month target at the current price, perhaps another stock in either of the portfolios has more potential.
Great service and it has been very helpful, made money
cheers, cacook
Read Answer Asked by Cyril on May 15, 2014
Q: Hi, I hold Bank of America (BAC) and Morgan Stanley (MS). Since MS has done so much better than BAC, I am thinking of selling BAC and buying MS.PR A. Your thoughts? And thanks for this fantastic bank of advice--my daily treat!
Read Answer Asked by Elaine or Gerry on May 14, 2014
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