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Q: My broker recommends that I put a rather large amount on that note:

BNS Canadian Banks (AR) Index Callable Contingent $9.60 Coupon Notes Series 393F (CAD)
or
https://www.gbm.scotiabank.com/en/services/investor-solutions/current-issues/detail.en.54849.PAR.html

I read the prospectus but I am not sure of the level of risk.
I am retired and turning on 70.
I would like your opinion.
Regards.

Read Answer Asked by Serge on March 17, 2023
Q: Tony Dwyer of Canacord Genuity talks about holding more cash now, being defensive and being ready to invest in early cycle sectors "when we come out of this later in the first half" of this year. Which sectors historically are early cycle sectors and secondly among those that are how have each performed relative to other such sectors when markets have rebounded in the past?
Read Answer Asked by Ken on March 17, 2023
Q: I wonder if any of the big six own any US or CAN MBS or CMBS ? Thanks a lot .
Read Answer Asked by Lai Kuen on March 17, 2023
Q: I have been reading the oversupply to come on Lng gas etc in 2025 because of over building/over supply.
I am wondering after watching the above slip downward if this is just passing phase related to current gas stories or is this something I should consider selling and investing in more stable products. Appreciate your input. thanks. Maureen
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on March 17, 2023
Q: I notice that with it's new FDIC unlimited guarantee SVB is marketing itself as the safest bank for depositors. With an unlimited guarantee, it is equivalent to holding reserves at the central bank. How does the competition respond if their guarantee is limited to $250k, or as is the case in Canada, $100k? How will banking change now that depositors know that they can be made safe/whole by the stroke of a regulators pen? Are we looking at a fundamental change to banking? How should investors position for this?
Your thoughts are appreciated.
Mike
Read Answer Asked by michael on March 17, 2023
Q: Many companies have become addicted to low interest rates over the last decade. Assuming that interest rates stay where they are for years to come (a rate once considered somewhat "normal"), do you see any problem with any of these blue chip stocks maintaining their dividend ? I'm sure over the course of the next 5 years or so some of these companies will need to renew debt at higher rates.

Read Answer Asked by James on March 17, 2023
Q: With bank failures in the forefront these days would you still consider HISA ETF's safe in this environment? Will the issues in the banking sector affect the NAV prices of these ETF's?
Read Answer Asked by Kyle on March 17, 2023
Q: Hi Atz will report within four weeks approximately. How many new stores have they opened since last report? Are there any new stores set to open before summer? What is your intuition as to surplus inventory reported last quarter? If one wants to invest would you advise waiting until they report? I know you favour the company and it’s share have fallen 20 percent since last report. Spring is almost here and new shoots are sprouting.
Thanks and good day
Read Answer Asked by Alan on March 17, 2023
Q: Brian Acker appeared on BNN this week and strongly discouraged people from investing in oil companies. He said that no matter how high the oil price goes, company costs will exceed profits because of inflation.

What do you make of his analysis? Do you think a similar case can be made for mining companies? Which energy producers and gold/silver/copper miners are most likely to stay profitable in the face of rising costs? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Brian on March 17, 2023
Q: In my RIF account I have RY, TD, & ENB reset preferred shares all bought when issued at $25, now trading in the $14 to $17 range. The accumulated book value is $61K. My present annual yield is 3.9%, 3.8% & 4.4% respectively. The reset year is 2024, when the reset interest rate will be the Bank of Canada 5 year rate plus 2.3%, 2.4% & 2.7% respectively. So my question is, with interest rates presently rising, in your opinion are they worth holding to the reset date or should I accept my loss & redeem them now. Thanks … Cal
Read Answer Asked by cal on March 17, 2023
Q: Earlier I asked if a WSJ article stating "Canada never experienced a bank failure" is true. You replied.

"Not 100% true. The last major bank failure though was 100 years ago, in 1923. In 1985 two very tiny banks failed. In the 1991/92 real estate recession several trust companies failed, but these are not technically banks. "
Thanks for the reply.

Today a column in the Globe & Mail stated "CDIC has handled 43 bank failures since it's creation in 1967."

Just wondering if you could comment if they got that wrong.
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Reg on March 17, 2023
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