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Q: You mentioned that investors should consider trimming banks when they push beyond 15X forward earnings. Where do each of the banks trade, ie multiple., at this time?
Read Answer Asked by John on April 17, 2026
Q: Thanks to the markets I have large gains in the above banks in registered and non registered accounts. Thinking of trimming back and diversifying in to ETFs for retirement. Any suggestions for Canadian ETFs, also thoughts on XAW. Please deduct credits as needed. Thanks Steve
Read Answer Asked by STEVE on January 22, 2026
Q: Hi
My question from a few days ago was about your opinion or recommendation for safest investment for TFSA with 5 to 10 years horizon. BMO, BNS or other banks, utilities or insurance etc. What's your opinion on these types of stocks? Thanks.
kc
Read Answer Asked by Keith on September 29, 2025
Q: Could Trump force the Canadian banks & insurance companies close their operations in the U.s. and sell the proceeds to their U.S. competitors?
Read Answer Asked by Terry on March 25, 2025
Q: What's your view on the idea of opening up Canadian Banking to more competition and the effect it will have on their share prices. Will they still be a 'go to' for Canadian investors or do you anticipate a sharp decline? Great service, thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Curtis on February 21, 2025
Q: I want to buy one of the big banks for a 10 year hold and I'm leaning toward BNS. I'm dependent upon some fixed income so need either the yield, or combo of yield/growth. Which bank would you suggest. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Kim on August 14, 2024
Q: In comparing total returns of the respective banks from Pre-Covid and then from Mar 16 2020 to present why does 5i continually endorse BNS - is it simply the DY ?
Read Answer Asked by Brant on March 25, 2024
Q: Hello - I am an income investor. My view has been to construct my portfolio with companies that pay growing dividends as a way to offset inflation. With BCE’s announcement of reduced expected dividend growth in the future I am considering shifting that portion of my portfolio somewhere else. Can you please provide the stated expected ranges of dividend growth (as a %) of these companies? Please take all the credits you wish. Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Mark on February 12, 2024
Q: I seem to recall one of the "Market Masters" saying the time to load up on Financials is after they have been crushed. I know you don't necessarily like the expression "load up" but if you wanted to increase your Cdn bank exposure are there one or two you think stand out as having the biggest bounce potential from here, or would you forget about trying to be right on one or two securities and just buy the ETF if you believe the whole sector might recover from these levels? Thanks for your thoughts.
Read Answer Asked by Stephen R. on December 01, 2023
Q: Hello,
Over the years I have fallen into the trap of buying BNS as many analysts have promoted as the most international bank, as as a result I have 7.5% position. However, I have now come to the realization that the countries that they do business ( mainly South and Latin America) are in most cases very poor countries with little or no growth and unstable Governments.. As well, the bank's CEO's poor performance. Therefore, As soon as I hear what the new CEO has to say in a couple of weeks, I will slowly exit the position . What are you thoughts in moving the funds to TD or NA or BMO?
Thanks
Carlo
Thanks
Carlo Rea
Read Answer Asked by Carlo on December 01, 2023
Q: Hi 5i
Not sure if I have my facts straight on this questions, but, I Recently read that BMO is shopping/selling their portfolio of RV loans, which I think they inherited with the bank of the west deal....and that this is another red flag concerning underlying BMO profitability and negatively affecting share price., ect, ect....Is there any truth to this and in your opinion actually an additional red flag that investors need to pay additional attention to. If so how would this deal work and to what degree would you be concerned?
thx
Read Answer Asked by jim on November 01, 2023
Q: Hi 5i
With the markets ability to "price in fore casted earnings etc"...How to you expected BMO share prices and other banks to react to already expected reduced profit, increased loss provisions ect.
Banks have been on a steady decline coming into earnings....and wondering how much further they might go....
opinion...

Thx
Read Answer Asked by jim on August 23, 2023
Q: With major concerns over Canadian mortgage debt, how stable are the major banks to mortgage defaults? How will they be able to withstand such losses?
Read Answer Asked by Mary Jean on May 26, 2023
Q: Saturday morning on CBC Mark Warner warned viewers not to be too overconfident about Canadian banks compared to US banks. His reasoning was that Canadian banks have been buying banks in the US.
As I am a holder of Canadian banks this has me concerned. I was wondering if you could shed some light on his comment and which banks might be at the most risk.
Read Answer Asked by Mary Jean on April 04, 2023
Q: I am looking to put some USD, currently held inside an RSP to work on either of these Cdn banks. Is there a preference, or should I look at buying both? Also, would it be better to buy the US listed stock, as I have USD - or convert to Cdn dollars and buy the Cdn listed stock?
Many thanks!
Dawn
Read Answer Asked by Dawn on February 07, 2023
Q: if i was to add canadian bank today which is your favorite? i understand ask many time but doing today. thanks for your help
Read Answer Asked by brian on January 27, 2022
Q: Regarding purchases made on US exchanges….

a) If I purchase Canadian companies in my margin account on the NYSE in US dollars, will the dividends also be paid in US currency? What will the withholding measures be on those dividends?
b) If I purchase European companies on US exchanges, what will the withholding measures be on those European dividends? (Germany, France)
Read Answer Asked by Catherine on September 08, 2021
Q: In a well diversified portfolio, I am considering selling BMO, CU, PHO, REAL, and SJR.B and buying AT, BYD, DOO, DSG and VII. Would you agree with this approach? What would be order to sell and order to buy?
Read Answer Asked by David on February 16, 2021
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