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Q: Can I have your thoughts in putting some TFSA money into MKP, for a couple years, thinking it might be a place to invest while the world figures out where things are going. It pays good dividends, and lower interest rates, with increased construction, should provide some stability. Or, please suggest an alternative idea. Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Grant on January 15, 2025
Q: A number of years ago I held Timbercreek, and got the nice dividend plus some minor capital gains before selling. I am now looking at it again - or something similar like FN or MKP. Could you comment on the outlook for the mortgage companies in general in the current environment (assuming rates continue to go down), and also if we should enter a recession. Would you buy one of these companies today, with income the primary objective, and how (and why) would you rank these 3? Is there a better option in this category?
Thank-you
Read Answer Asked by grant on September 23, 2024
Q: MCan Financial is selling 1.6M shares at $15.40 to raise $25M. This is about 5% of their market cap. What is your feeling on this dilution and how do you see it affecting their dividend? I have enjoyed their high dividend for many years and am now wondering if this is a worrisome sign, or is it a cheaper way to raise operating capital? The drop today brings the price to close to the $15.40 mark. Do you expect the price to fall further once the offering is closed and people try and sell their shares?
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on March 21, 2024
Q: Hello 5i Team

Reviewing the publicly listed mortgage investment corporations (MIC) on the TSX and TSXV.

1 - Are there any others listed on exchange(s) other than the five listed?

2 - Is Builders Capital Mortgage Mortgage too small (~$19M market cap) for consideration?

3 - What is the best metric to compare MICs - price to earnings / price to book / others?

4- What would be your ranking - best to worst?

5 - Any other considerations?

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on June 21, 2023
Q: For an income, would you recommend this stock. Is there another that you feel would be better for both income and a little upside.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Donna on March 09, 2023
Q: Please rank these stocks and would you be comfortable buying them now for their generous yields with at least a three year hold?
Any individual company comments are welcome. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Steven on June 15, 2022
Q: Hi Peter

What is your opinion on the following stocks as part of my income portfolio HHL,MKP ,PRV,CIX, WCP and GSY .
do you have any additional suggestions for high tech for an income portfolio


Thank you
Howard
Read Answer Asked by Howard on March 16, 2022
Q: are any of these something to have as a good investment ?
Read Answer Asked by jim on February 09, 2022
Q: I own small positions in Fiera, Firm Capital, Alaris and Mcan for their outsized yields. I'm close to even on three and down 5% on Fiera (8 5% yield).
Would you keep them as long term investments and please rank them. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Steven on January 31, 2022
Q: These companies pay high dividends. Any red flags?
Are the dividends relatively safe?
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Steven on December 03, 2021
Q: I have shares in MKP and received some rights as dividends as MKP.RP that are worth about $0.11. I can trade them in for more shares at $15.65 about $1.85 below current value (20 rights to 1 share).
Is this a good deal, or should I just sell the rights? I feel there is no difference unless I wanted to buy 5% more shares. If I do buy the shares, how do I do it?
Also, any thoughts on the company in general. It diversifies my holding and pays over 7% dividends. I have a 4% holding in the company which is a full position for me.
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on June 03, 2021
Q: MCAN (MKP) is a mortgage company that I hold. It seems to be a good income stock. It is raising more capital that I interpret as positive. Is this to hedge against the "expected" rising interest rates? If rates go up how will this affect their business? My holding is 3%, I am thinking of bring this up a bit based on their positive moves to increase capital. Am I reading this wrong?

Thanks,
Doug
Read Answer Asked by Douglas on May 28, 2021
Q: I am fairly new to DIY investing and 5i. Have really appreciated the knowledge I am accumulating from your subscription. I am overweight in financials and would like to reduce. Currently own MKP (7%) and AI (2%). Could you give me your thoughts on these companies and rank them in order of “dividend safety/growth”? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Judy on January 07, 2021
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