Investment Q&A

Q: Hello

I recently submitted a question on TD, expressing concerns about possible lingering ill effects due to the money laundering episode. In a nutshell, 5Is position was that there was little concern on their part about TDs future and that most banks are subjected to the same money laundering threats. Just received this presser:

"Toronto-Dominion Bank's anti-money laundering program will take longer to cure and could have a greater and more damaging impact on the bank's franchise and earnings power. After confirming TD Bank's AA credit rating in May, additional shortcomings in the program, controls and operational risk-management practices have surfaced. Morningstar expects additional investment in risk and control infrastructure and expected monetary and non-monetary penalties, as well as the ongoing attention of leadership on remediation efforts, will act as earnings headwinds. There also is a risk regulators conducting investigations will reveal other related and/or unrelated issues, it says."

Still little concern on your part?

I did sell a third of my TD holdings after receiving your input. It was my largest holding.

Carl

Q: Are any of the other large Canadian Banks similarly exposed to investigation/prosecution in the U.S. for the same activity that TD was convicted? Also, can to tell me what % of each banks total business revenue comes from U.S. sources?

Q: Would this be a good time to sell TD because of there US problems and buy RY for long term dividends and safety?

Q: JUst getting back to your answer yesterday about why NA dropped $6 on June 11. Not sure I agree with your assessment that it has nothing to do with the announcement of purchase of CWB. If CWB is NOT the culprit than what is please?

Q: Goeasy plans to introduce a credit card soon to their existing customers and appointed Patrick Ens who comes from capital one with experience in the credit card market.

Do you believe it could be a significant growth vector for the company if the execution is done properly ? Thank you for your excellent service.

Q: Hi 5i
EQB up today, is this related to the national bank CWB deal announcement?
If so where does it go from here? Possible takeover target?
Would you continue to be buyers of EQB at this price?


Thx

Q: I own it. Do you believe it will go up from here (now $41.89). I’m wondering if I should sell all, half or none. Thanks

Q: Hi, I’ve always wondered and wanted to ask how and who makes the 68% return at the open today on CWB? It closed yesterday at 24.89 and opened 9:30 this morning at 42.65. Thanks.

Q: How do bank stock prices react to interest rates moving up or down?

Q: CWB up quite a bit today on the news of National's attempt to purchase. Up 70% but if I'm not mistaken there is still 40% on the table. { Please correct me if I am wrong about that 40% } Pundits on the Business channel have been commenting this morning and the consensus seems to be the government is unlikely to quash the deal ..... 40% is a nice arb play if the odds look good. Mind you if it doesn't go through there would likely be a nasty drop ...... What says 5i ? Do you like the arb play here on a risk reward basis ?

Q: As the NA price drops due to its offer to buy CWB is it a buy at this point or better to wait to settle the dust. Also, do you expect issuance of one billion new equity will offer at a lower price than current market price or it may dampen share price further?

Q: Would BMO be a good proxy for TD? Mid and longer term which do you see as more likely to do better? Please explain your reasoning.
Other banks or other high yield suggestions for proxies?
I have lots of BNS.
Thank you.

Q: Hi, sorry if this was answered already. Any comments on the Globe and Mail report that National Bank offered to buy Canadian Western Bank in a deal valued at $5-billion?
Thank you, Michael

Q: Why did the stock go up 27% over the last year?

Q: Could you comment on OZK and their recent drop?

Thank you

Q: Hi Team
the stock is pulling back, going to add to an existing position
what is a good entry point? around $ 113? or $ 110
thanks
Michael

Q: Hello Team 5i,

I currently hold both SLF and MFC. I am positive on both but overweight financials so looking for your insight as to which of the two you suggest keeping?

thanks so much,

Ralph

Q: Stock had a good week - was this mainly as a result of the drop in interest rates? Going forward will growth be organic and or are there potential acquisitions (ex Propel) which could be made? Alternatively is the company itself a target for takeover and if so which companies could be potetial buyers? Thanks

Q: Could I have 5i's considered views on the company, its current profitability as well as future prospects? Any comments on the founders and the Insiders holdings will be appreciated.

Q: The most recent question I found on USB was August last year. What is your current opinion on USB? Can you compare it to Visa for total possible return over a 5 year period? I presently hold no US financials.
Thank you.