Q: Do you prefer MFC or SLF at this time? Thank you.
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Q: Hello 5I Team
I see that Mike Newman noted that 50% of MFC's revenue came from the U.S. and Asia. I believe that MFC have made quite a focus on the wealth management business in the U.S. Such things should be fairly positive for MFC should they not, considering the weak loonie.
Thank You
Clarence
I see that Mike Newman noted that 50% of MFC's revenue came from the U.S. and Asia. I believe that MFC have made quite a focus on the wealth management business in the U.S. Such things should be fairly positive for MFC should they not, considering the weak loonie.
Thank You
Clarence
Q: I have some US$ to invest. What do you think about MFC, and would there be any negatives to buying it in the US? Jeff
Q: All my holdings are Canadian, but I would like to get some exposure to the US while keeping in Canadian dollars. An actuary friend of my husband told us that Manulife tends to move in a leveraged manner with the US markets because of its pension portfolio. Would this be a good way to get the exposure I am looking for, or are there better ways?
Q: Good Morning 5i team
I have owned MFC for some time now and to be honest it has felt somewhat like dead money with my realizing a modest 8% return including dividends. Without the dividend return on equity is around 3% or approx 1/4% higher than my savings account.
I read your answer for George on Dec 13 and read your blog comparing Sunlife & MFC. Quite telling.
I am thinking about selling out of my MFC position and buying into Sunlife. It seems like an obvious move and am wondering if you would agree?
Thanks for all you do and Happy Holidays
Gord
I have owned MFC for some time now and to be honest it has felt somewhat like dead money with my realizing a modest 8% return including dividends. Without the dividend return on equity is around 3% or approx 1/4% higher than my savings account.
I read your answer for George on Dec 13 and read your blog comparing Sunlife & MFC. Quite telling.
I am thinking about selling out of my MFC position and buying into Sunlife. It seems like an obvious move and am wondering if you would agree?
Thanks for all you do and Happy Holidays
Gord
Q: My portfolio is lacking in life insurers (heavily weighted in energy, tech, mining). How does Manulife compare to Sunlife and Great West Life as an initial exposure to life insurance companies in Canada? It was beaten down so severely over comparatively speaking during the last financial crisis. I wonder if there's more upside with Manulife than the other 2.
Q: Hello Team
I see that MFC has 1.9 B shares outstanding versus SLF's 612 M. I bought MFC before I saw your report on SLF. Given the similarities between the two companies, is the large number of MFC shares anything to be concerned about. I see the charts of both companies are moving along pretty well in sync.
Thank you for your efforts and great advice.
Clarence
I see that MFC has 1.9 B shares outstanding versus SLF's 612 M. I bought MFC before I saw your report on SLF. Given the similarities between the two companies, is the large number of MFC shares anything to be concerned about. I see the charts of both companies are moving along pretty well in sync.
Thank you for your efforts and great advice.
Clarence
Q: I purchased MFC at 14.75 and it's now at 20.40 an increase of 38%. I have now read your article on how interest rates would affect MFC vs. SLF. Is it wise to switch to Sunlife @ 40.00? My theory is that the cheaper stock will have more room to run and that rates will not rise significantly for at least a year.
Thanks for all your advice
Thanks for all your advice
Q: Do you think owning insurance equities is a good "portfolio hedge" against rising interest rates?
I know you like Sun Life (SLF) but I am wondering if it is also the best choice relative to other Canadian insurers in terms of it's potential upside due strictly to an orderly rise in rates?
I know you like Sun Life (SLF) but I am wondering if it is also the best choice relative to other Canadian insurers in terms of it's potential upside due strictly to an orderly rise in rates?
Q: MFC - Will the financing of Manulife's recent acquisition dilute the stock and hence reduce the price? Thanks. Michael
Q: Your out look for MFC compared to SLF taking into consideration MFC latest acquisition. Thanks.
Q: Good Day. Please provide your views regarding MLF 's acquisition of the Canadian operations of Standard Life with particular emphasis relative to synergies, disclosed financing plan, future dividend policy and impact on growth and outlook for MLF? CEO says Three cents/year for next three years. At 12x EPS, it seems like its possible impact on the stock price could be negligible. Thanks.
Q: Manulife and Sun Life. Are these good holds seeing that so many weather and other problems are occurring? Thanks James
Q: Hi Peter and Ryan, could you please provide any insight into Manulife U.S. Regional Bank Trust. Fees etc, would it potentially be a good investment.
Many thanks.
Many thanks.
Q: re: GWO & MFC
Saw your comments today on Great West... are those comments applicable to Manufacturers as well? Or is there anything I should be aware of re MFC specifically? I'm down 6% on a 6% weighted position.
Thanks for all you do
Gord
Saw your comments today on Great West... are those comments applicable to Manufacturers as well? Or is there anything I should be aware of re MFC specifically? I'm down 6% on a 6% weighted position.
Thanks for all you do
Gord
Q: Do you think MFC might shortly play 'catch-up' with their dividend? They did cut it massively a while back. Currently EPS is $1.62 while the Dividend is $0.52 {Globe & Mail, on line}. That is a payout ratio of only 32%.
Paul
Paul
Q: MFC - Manulife
Bruce Campbell Market Call comment... "has it likes it and holds it and has a 1 yr target of $24."
Mark mentioned street opinion 1 yr out was $23.88.
I got in mid Feb $21.10. Today @ $20.52.
Your comments please...
Thanks for all you do
Gord
Bruce Campbell Market Call comment... "has it likes it and holds it and has a 1 yr target of $24."
Mark mentioned street opinion 1 yr out was $23.88.
I got in mid Feb $21.10. Today @ $20.52.
Your comments please...
Thanks for all you do
Gord
Q: Hello Peter and Team. Within my RIFF, I own MFC (5.84% of my RIFF) and I bought it many years ago? for $28.23. It is now around $20.79 or so. I also own TCK.B (6.94%) and I paid $32.48 many years ago but is now about $24.72 They both, as you can see are always in the red and have a very long way to go to catch up again. My PF is well balanced with your help but in this predicament, what would you suggest? As always thank you ahead of time.
Q: I own Manulife (MFC) at an ACB of $17.86 in a registered account as part of a balanced portfolio. Would you sell it and buy Sunlife (SLF)?
Q: Is Manual life and Baytex are good buys?