Investment Q&A

Q: FSZ bought back a large block at much lower price than the market. Would you guess that this is part of a larger plan, perhaps restructuring, merger...etc. Since they spent lots of cash, would that also constrain them from an acquisition. With high dividends, cash flow and low P/E why this stock is not getting traction? Appreciate your opinion, thanks

Q: where does FSZ get the moey to buy back their shared?

Thx

Q: Hi 5i

Given that FSZ valued its own company share price at $9.80 ($34.89/3.56), why should investors be paying a premium to buy this stock today ($10.20 after decline)?

With new CEO in place now, what is to say he doesn't decide to cut the dividend that we all seem to be hanging around for these days?

Dave

Q: FSZ is trading down about 4% this morning and trading was halted in connection with the Natixis sale announcement. Can you please comment. Thanks

Q: Your response to Barry today re Fiera started with "We have posted some comments today." I couldn't find those comments in other questions or elsewhere. Can you please point me to them?
Thanks!

Q: I read recently that there has been a change in senior management at Fiera, with Mr Desjardins the former CEO moving to Executive Chairman. I believe that he is 77 years old, the controlling shareholder and founder of the company. I had thought that he would be selling the company due to his age. but now I am wondering whether it has become a value trap. What do you think?

Q: please list your 5 favourite GARP.companies (growth at a reasonable price). please show their 1. peg. 2.p/e. 3.price to sales ratio. 4 debt to equity. thanks Richard

Q: Happy Monday Peter , just wondering what value stocks you might think are a good investment right now thx Kim

Q: I have Fiera in my RRIF and while it pays a great dividend it has not grown. Enbridge on the other hand has also a good dividend and has grown. I currently own 3 banks and Pembina pipeline. How would you compare from a risk perspective and would consider this a good alternative. Other recommendations would be appreciated. I am a dividend moderate growth retired investor.

Wayne

Q: thoughts on latest acquisition please?

Thx

Q: Hi 5I
I have $180,000 split evenly amongst above companies in RRSP. I was going to begin withdrawing $10,000 every year and am looking for strategy to draw down to maximize growth of account. Is there a ranking of companies to sell first, or take a bit from each? I like them all so tough call for me. Appreciate all your advice since my initial membership in 5I.

Q: Looking past the ECN special dividend, how would you compare ECN and FSZ for the longer term for safety of capital and dividends, and growth? Aside from the big six banks, are there other names that trade on Canadian markets in the broader financial services area that you might consider to be superior to these two for safety and growth? Please take whatever credits needed. Thanks.

Q: Is FSZ buyable here? Txs for u usual great services & views

Q: Peter; Do you think FSZ is a takeover candidate- buy it for the 7.5% dividend and wait - any real downside seems limited . Thanks. Rod

Q: big pop today any updates?

Thx

Q: Good Morning,
I see this morning they had a bit of a dividend increase, is this the best use of capital for them at this point? The yield is already sitting at just under 8% ? Maybe pay down some debt or buy back some shares if they are so cheap? The higher yield is nice but doesn't really seem to attract new shareholders or move the needle for them.
thanks

Q: thoughts on the quarter please?

Thx

Q: what does the market expect this week ?

Thx

Q: This stock is included in your Income portfolio. Are you still a believer in the holding. How secure is the dividend?

Q: Hi We are a retired couple using our rrifs for income. We have been waiting for the right time to put our 10% cash to work. Please advise in order which of these selections to top up is best now or wait or don't buy at all.