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Q: Hello Peter,
I thought with interest rates heading lower, insurance companies do not do as well. However, both sunlife and manulife seem to be slowly creeping up. Any ideas why ? Thanks again for the great service.
Read Answer Asked by umedali on November 07, 2019
Q: Peter, I read your article in the National Post on Saturday. You focus on a handful of companies that are superior according to your filters. Of these how would you rank the companies above? And have you any information about them which you would like to add? Thanks for your insights.
Read Answer Asked by christianne on October 28, 2019
Q: Wondering about where to contribute and add to next . I have a TFSA and RSP self directed ( no unreg'd trading accounts )

Started investing in the TFSA 1st so my RSP is far behind it in $ levels . Now that I have contribution room , plus more on Jan 1 should i go with ..

Topping up EMA in my RSP , would be heaviest weighting if so with TD on top right now .
Topping up RY , NFI , MFC or NPI ( all being medium weight with TD and AQN on top )
Or adding BEP or SRU as new holding to either TFSA or RSP , leaning towards BEP myself .

Thanks

Read Answer Asked by Chris on October 28, 2019
Q: If the federal government implements a national pharma care program, are there any Canadian Stocks that would benefit?
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on October 25, 2019
Q: The only one I've owned and still do in this group is SLF - been a great investment over last 10 years +. I was thinking of buying MFC for my wife's portfolio since she does not have an insurance company. MFC's balance sheet looks great: very little debt., low pay-out ratio (lots of room to increase dividends). The stock seems to languish - low interest rate environment, I guess? Do you like this one for the long haul??
Read Answer Asked by James on August 26, 2019
Q: I am currently overweight the financial sector. I am concerned about the trend to negative interest and the risk of a recession. The odds of market declines are increasing in my opinion.
Protection of capital is more important than income.
We are not supposed to time the market.
Should I put this group in cash ?
The group will be hurt by negative interest rates or am I wrong on this.
Read Answer Asked by Doug on August 19, 2019
Q: I am building a resp with a 10 year time span. I want to hold an insurance company instead of bank as the financial component .
Which do you prefer , or would you suggest another instead.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Leon on July 29, 2019
Q: These firms are my top four holdings. Any concerns as we move to a bit more defensive portfolio?
Historically, is their a sector that is the "canary in the mine" that would be a sign of a bear market?
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on July 17, 2019
Q: Hi Folks

your opinion please on the above - looking to start 1/2 positions in my TFSA which I have structured for dividend growth and income. Okay to start a position in each at this time or can you suggest others I can take a look at ? Your opinion is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by JOHN on July 15, 2019
Q: Hi,
Is Manulife starting to get more attractive than SLF due to its cheap valuation? How do they compare overall? I have exposure to SLF, would you recommend a small position in MFC? Thanks and Happy Canada Day weekend!
Shyam
Read Answer Asked by Shyam on July 02, 2019
Q: Hello 5i Team
Of the three major life insurance companies in Canada (GWO, SLF, MFC) which is the best company to invest for a steady growing dividend stream.
Are there other Canadian life insurance companies that I should look at?
Notwithstanding the tax advantage of Canadian Dividends, should I be looking at US life insurance companies?
Thanks in advance for the excellent service.
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on May 15, 2019
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