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Q: Hi,
In a previous question you responded:
" We would rank the banks: TD, RY, BNS"
Should I sell my BNS and swap for TD or RY? I've held it for years and basically just received the dividends.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Marco on August 26, 2020
Q: Hi gang...All the headers with the stock name and symbol are missing from your Q and A's. They just disappeared. Is it just my computer? Or is there a problem.
thank you
Read Answer Asked by El-ann on August 26, 2020
Q: The question and answer section today do not show the company name pertaining to the question, This is very confusing and make me loose interest in continuing reading this section.
I hope this could be corrected very soon
Raouf
Read Answer Asked by Raoul on August 26, 2020
Q: Why doesn't the company suspend the dividend and divert the money to debt. It can be reinstated later when it is more viable. Most investors would not miss it. If you own ten thousand shares you only get one hundred dollars a month dividend. I would gladly give it up if it went directly to debt. It seems pragmatic.
Read Answer Asked by Steve on August 26, 2020
Q: Hi 5i team
As a long-time BNS shareholder, I am disappointed to learn of the US$127 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice regarding manipulation in metal markets. As part of this, the bank admitted they (this surely involved senior management) made false statements (nice way of saying 'lied') to U.S. authorities in 2018 as part of a small settlement on the same matter. The bank stated "At Scotiabank, we understand that in order to maintain the trust of our stakeholders, we must adhere to trading-related regulatory requirements and compliance policies. We are committed to adhering to these standards."
How wonderful of BNS to say this (please forgive the sarcasm).
My questions are: What actions do you know of that BNS took to fire the people involved for cause, with no severance, AND to cancel stock options the perpetrators would have enjoyed, to send a crystal clear signal to every BNS employee that these sorts of actions will not in future be tolerated?
And finally, what is your view of BNS shares today?
Thank you.
Edward
Read Answer Asked by Edward on August 26, 2020
Q: Hello,

I'm looking to invest in some Canadian small cap growth stocks with long term positions.

Would you be comfortable starting positions in the above companies today and are there some you prefer more (I already have a position in WELL)?

Thank you for your response and valuable information,

Stefan 
Read Answer Asked by Stefan on August 26, 2020
Q: Closed ended funds have a sometimes-deservedly mixed reputation. The Templeton Dragon fund's Far East coverage seems to offer that relatively rare (for me, at least) combination of excellent return and low correlation to other holdings in my portfolio. Can you comment on its value to a predominantly North American portfolio?
Read Answer Asked by David on August 26, 2020
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