Q: Peter; Im sure you and staff try and read all the biz papers but just in case you missed todays G&M , Pge. B10 by Mr.Rothey, he comments on Momemtum investing. Thanks. Rod
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Q: Greetings Team 5i,
With it looking like an increase in interest rates coming soon, and understanding that insurance companies appreciate higher interest rates, I would like to add to my holdings in that sector. I realize you like Sun Life SLF and I'm thinking of taking a position but I'm also interested in Fairfax Financial FFH. I would appreciate your opinion of FFH and the wisdom of taking a position in it at this time.
As always, thanks for your guidance.
With it looking like an increase in interest rates coming soon, and understanding that insurance companies appreciate higher interest rates, I would like to add to my holdings in that sector. I realize you like Sun Life SLF and I'm thinking of taking a position but I'm also interested in Fairfax Financial FFH. I would appreciate your opinion of FFH and the wisdom of taking a position in it at this time.
As always, thanks for your guidance.
Q: ajx has recently reported what are your thoughts??
Also ffh is it worth a look for a small position maybe 100 shares?
Also ffh is it worth a look for a small position maybe 100 shares?
Q: Hi There
FFH.PR.E has fallen off a cliff since June - I wonder where the bottom may be. Other than Fairfax's interest in Blackberry, is there something I am missing? I have a modest amount and I am thinking of buying some more. Is Fairfax still sound?
Many thanks.
FFH.PR.E has fallen off a cliff since June - I wonder where the bottom may be. Other than Fairfax's interest in Blackberry, is there something I am missing? I have a modest amount and I am thinking of buying some more. Is Fairfax still sound?
Many thanks.
Q: I am considering FFH.pr.e and aqn.pr.a for tax efficient income investments. Both are attractive rate reset preferreds of reputable companies. Both trade at a discount to their $25 issue rate. Are these not appropriate investments for conservative investors?
Q: Hi Peter- This question is about Fairfax Financial Rate Reset Preferred Shares. FFH.C can be called in Dec./2014. Between now and then you will get 8 dividend payments totalling $2.88. It currently trades at $25.87. There will be a loss of 87 cents meaning that your profit is $2.01 share or 3.9% over 2 years.
FFH.G gets called in Sept/2015. There will be 11 payments totalling 3.44. It is trading at $24.70, so add a 30 cent gain for a profit of $3.74 a share or 5.5% per year over 2.75 years.
The one that seems to be too good to be true is the FFH.PR.E which expires in between these two in March 2015. It trades currently at only $23.11. A gain of $1.89. With 9 payments totalling $2.67, you have a total gain of $4.56 on an investment of $23.11 or an amazing 8.8% average annual return over 2.25 years. What am I missing? You have 3 pref issues with a relatively close annual dividend and relatively close call date but with extremely different market values. Same company. All Rate Reset. Is FFH.E a buy?
FFH.G gets called in Sept/2015. There will be 11 payments totalling 3.44. It is trading at $24.70, so add a 30 cent gain for a profit of $3.74 a share or 5.5% per year over 2.75 years.
The one that seems to be too good to be true is the FFH.PR.E which expires in between these two in March 2015. It trades currently at only $23.11. A gain of $1.89. With 9 payments totalling $2.67, you have a total gain of $4.56 on an investment of $23.11 or an amazing 8.8% average annual return over 2.25 years. What am I missing? You have 3 pref issues with a relatively close annual dividend and relatively close call date but with extremely different market values. Same company. All Rate Reset. Is FFH.E a buy?
Q: Any thoughts on Fairfax? Hold some already and thinking of adding some more. Suspect shares are being impacted by RIM investment. Woudld you view Fairfax as a more defensive name? Thx
Q: hello,could you please analyze the FFH situation at this moment around 361.thanks