Q: I have positions in both of these insurance companies. With the recent discussions about a national pharmacare program, could you tell me what level of financial impact would be felt by these two companies. Should I be looking to divest over the next year during an upswing in prices. I am retired and am relying on at the very least at maintaining the dividend payout and preferring an increasing dividend payment. Thanks
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Q: Hi,
With interest rates holding or dropping where do you see the share price on a company like GWO in 3 years?
With interest rates holding or dropping where do you see the share price on a company like GWO in 3 years?
- Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC)
- Great-West Lifeco Inc. (GWO)
- Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)
- Trisura Group Ltd. (TSU)
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.
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.
Q: The one-year returns of Canadian life insurance companies over the last 52 weeks have been rather unexciting, but over the last quarter they have suddenly blossomed. What has caused this revival, and can we safely invest in them for the next two to three years? Thank you. Walter
Q: Both GWO and PWF are offering to buy back shares, is it my understanding that agreeing to sell to them through my BMO investorline account (self directed) that I don't know what price I am getting?
That doesn't make any sense to me. Why would anyone agree to sell for an unknown price, dictated by the company?
How do you think share prices will behave in the next 1 to 2 weeks with this hanging in the air ?
That doesn't make any sense to me. Why would anyone agree to sell for an unknown price, dictated by the company?
How do you think share prices will behave in the next 1 to 2 weeks with this hanging in the air ?
- Great-West Lifeco Inc. (GWO)
- Power Financial Corporation (PWF)
- Power Corporation of Canada Subordinate Voting Shares (POW)
Q: These companies are all now the subject of an active open Dutch Auction / share buyback offer to purchase for cash. I am interested in your thoughts on the merits of entering these auctions, and if entered at what price point (the offers are between $29 - $35 depending on the company). The shares have all risen with the release of the offer. Will they fall back after the offer closes? What is the longer term outlook for these companies?
Q: Good morning Peter
I own shares of GWO. If I were to sell them now, to take advantage of this buyback offer, could you explain how I would determine the price for each share. Is it market price or some price I determine between $30 and $35?
Also do you recommend sell all of my GWO shares if they trigger a capital gain?
Thank You
I own shares of GWO. If I were to sell them now, to take advantage of this buyback offer, could you explain how I would determine the price for each share. Is it market price or some price I determine between $30 and $35?
Also do you recommend sell all of my GWO shares if they trigger a capital gain?
Thank You
Q: Hi Team!
I notice GWO has made an offer to shareholders to buy back shares. What do you feel their primary reason for doing this would be?
I notice GWO has made an offer to shareholders to buy back shares. What do you feel their primary reason for doing this would be?
Q: Good Morning,
Can you please provide analysis on both companies. What is your outlook on both. CIBC analyst this morning said GWO is a buy vs. SLF (sell). Would you sell SLF and buy GWO? I would greatly appreciate your view.
Can you please provide analysis on both companies. What is your outlook on both. CIBC analyst this morning said GWO is a buy vs. SLF (sell). Would you sell SLF and buy GWO? I would greatly appreciate your view.
Q: Any conclusions to be taken from the share buyback announcements from GWO (as part of a broader program within the Power group)? Seemingly significant, they.
Thanks,
Randy
Thanks,
Randy
Q: Hi 51 Team
I am currently way over weight with pwf and gwo aprox 25% of 660k portfolio.
. What would you recommend to diversify. I am close to retiring and would like to replace it with reasonable income. Or should i just hold.
Thank You
Mike
I am currently way over weight with pwf and gwo aprox 25% of 660k portfolio.
. What would you recommend to diversify. I am close to retiring and would like to replace it with reasonable income. Or should i just hold.
Thank You
Mike
Q: I'm looking to add to the above 3 as I'm not over-weight. Is now a reasonable time or do you have concerns with any of these.
Thanks,
Robert
Thanks,
Robert
Q: Which company would you recommend for a proxy to SLF tax loss selling? IAG or GWO? I dont like MFC because they cut their dividend in 2008.
Thanks
Thanks
Q: Which of the 3 life insurance companies, GWO, SLF, MFC are the best to own for dividends and growth over the next 5-10 years and why?
Q: I own a significant number of shares weighted against my overall portfolio in GWO through an employer savings program and am perplexed as to why the stock never seems to gain any traction. With higher rates and an improving profit picture for the company I thought the shares would begin to move over the last year but the opposite has happened. What are the prospects for this stock in the next 3-5 years? Should I replace some of the shares with shares of another company or a few others? Thank you, Ian
Q: I have a small position in GWO, more in MFC and most in SLF. I would like to either own one or two of these. Which do you feel has the most potential? With the cash from the sale what would you recommend in the health sector?
Thank you,
V.
Thank you,
V.
Q: I have held GWO for many years and although the Dividend has been great, the stock price never moves up. Do you have a suggestion on how I may better deploy this investment money?
Thank you,
Joseph Prospero
Thank you,
Joseph Prospero
- Great-West Lifeco Inc. (GWO)
- Power Financial Corporation (PWF)
- Power Corporation of Canada Subordinate Voting Shares (POW)
Q: I know that these 3 are intimately linked. I am wondering the advantages and disadvantages of each. As far as dividends and dividend growth, they rank PWF, POW, GWO (decreasing).
I am trying to chose one, but unsure which is better. Could you please outline the pros and cons of each?
I am trying to chose one, but unsure which is better. Could you please outline the pros and cons of each?
Q: Good afternoon Peter and Team,
GWO reported Q1 earnings today, May I have your comments on the results and is there anything we should watch going forward? Are the dividends safe? I have a position in my portfolio for income for years! Thanks you for your prompt reply.
GWO reported Q1 earnings today, May I have your comments on the results and is there anything we should watch going forward? Are the dividends safe? I have a position in my portfolio for income for years! Thanks you for your prompt reply.
Q: Hi!
With the prospect of higher interest rates on the horizon I'm wondering why this stock is not starting to move higher as higher rates will have a very positive impact on this companies prospects likely?
With the prospect of higher interest rates on the horizon I'm wondering why this stock is not starting to move higher as higher rates will have a very positive impact on this companies prospects likely?