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Q: I have the following companies in my RRSP account - I am looking to replace PG - can you give me some suggestions ? Something with some growth potential and dividend.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by JOHN on June 09, 2021
Q: For investment into one of these companies from none to full position would you say that MFC has a reasonable potential for growth and share price appreciation? I am aware that your preference is for SLF ,based on your comments. However the lower share price and higher dividend associated with MFC have me leaning for the MFC. Are the other metrics of the SLF versus MFC make the SLF far superior over the MFC? Some recent portfolio managers featured on BNN market call recommended MFC rather then SLF. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Miroslaw on June 04, 2021
Q: In your response to a reader's question about MFC's earnings you said "The stock remains very cheap at 8X earnings, and can benefit if interest rates rise."

While I agree with you, I have now held MFC for 15 years and am beginning to lose patience on the turnaround. MFC pays a nice dividend, for income in my RRIF, but on MarketCall today, Norm Levine is still negative on MFC. He says they may not benefit as much as you might think if interest rates rise.

I have done well on SLF, which is 1.8% of a diversified portfolio,. Should I just throw in the towel on MFC and double my position in SLF?

If not SLF, what would you recommend? Or should I be patient with MFC for a few more years?
Read Answer Asked by David on May 10, 2021
Q: Hi Folks,
I have MFC in my RRSP account and it's been relatively flat since I bought it despite a good earnings report - I am thinking of switching to TRP - can I have your opinion please. Stick with MFC or go with TRP?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by JOHN on May 10, 2021
Q: i see a lot of blue chip companies starting to redeem notes and not sure if i fully understand this. does this mean that companies have the money to pay back the notes which are usually higher interest and is this usually good for stock holders. manulife came out with 1 billion redemption of 4.7 usd senior notes this morning.
Read Answer Asked by hans on April 26, 2021
Q: over the last 10 years manulife (mfc) stock price has peaked at 27$, 5 times ,after reading the recent report on magellan (mal) i am thinking of selling MFC to invest in MAL ,your thoughts?
Read Answer Asked by Pierre on April 16, 2021
Q: I currently have Manulife in my RRSP account, I am thinking of replacing it with Sylogist for a little more growth. I have no Tech stocks in my account but do have TD and BNS. Can I have your opinion on whether the switch makes sense. I appreciate your advice.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by JOHN on April 15, 2021
Q: Between the 3 insurance companies, what are the pros and cons of each, if you could suggest which would be a buy today for an RRSP.
Read Answer Asked by jessie on March 29, 2021
Q: Ignoring risk, please rank these companies based on 5 year hold -potential for returns.
Read Answer Asked by Pradeep on March 16, 2021
Q: Hi Folks,
I am looking to update my RRSP - I currently hold PG, TD, BNS, MFC, ABBV, PFE, T, BCE, AQN, BIP.UN, ENB - I am thinking of swapping PG with Verizon ( or can you suggest another with a dividend ) to add some "torque".
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by JOHN on March 12, 2021
Q: For new money to top up my income portfolio holdings per above. How would you rank if buying today based on valuation and future growth (revenue, earnings,dividends)
Please also rank the sectors (banks, insurance, utilities, telecom ). Thank-you.
Read Answer Asked by Albert on March 08, 2021
Q: I hold a 4.1% weight in Manulife in a diversified portfolio. Given the recent quarterly results and growth forecasts for Manulife and Sunlife, would you recommend selling my Manulife position and purchasing Sunlife? Please provide a rationale for your answer.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on February 12, 2021
Q: Hi Everyone at 5i! I am thinking of adding more dividend players to my tech heavy TFSA, just to start balancing things out a bit. I was thinking of adding Manulife and Atco...they seem cheaper, have some growth prospects and raise their dividends yearly ( though albeit, manulife ran into some problems a while back. ) Are my proposed additions decent selections? Cheers, Tamara
Read Answer Asked by Tamara on January 19, 2021
Q: Hello, I am currently rebalancing my portfolio and would like to exit a position in Financials to increase in other underallocated sectors. To help with my research, how would you rank MFC and GWO for a longer term hold (e.g. RRSP) and any other attributes/parameters that are important to look at?

Thanks for all you do?
Read Answer Asked by Brad on January 18, 2021
Q: Is the financial sector good value at these levels ?
I'm a little concerned investing new money in the banks as rising prices have brought valuations to pre-pandemic levels. Insurance companies not yet there, may be the better value.
Thank-you.
Read Answer Asked by Albert on January 18, 2021
Q: Can you rank these companies in order of preference for current investment?
Read Answer Asked by Eugene on January 07, 2021
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