Investment Q&A

Q: Hello Team,

The Canadian banking sector has been fairly muted for a while now, notwithstanding higher rates which have been beneficial in boosting interest income. And, soon, rates are expected to decrease. Is that going to hurt their earnings or help due to an overall smaller delinquency in loan repayments? If it will help, from a choice of buying and holding some of the smaller Canadian on-line only banks or the traditional ones, say for the next five years, which would you recommend?

Q: Which of these two banks has the most uplift? Is the dividend safe with both? What are good entry points for both?

Q: Comments on earnings and outlook for the stock, please . Thanks Jim,

Q: Bought a position in TD at this level. Want to add a half size position in one of the smaller banks. Looking at LB or CWB. Would you have a preference at the current prices levels of the two?

Q: Do you attach any significance to the recent earnings and volatility? Thanks Jim

Q: If forced to give a percentage chance of CWB failing, what would it be. CWB looks like a decent buy to me at the moment. Yield is good, payout ratio is reasonable, last report was okay, they are becoming more widely involved across Canada, etc. However, they are relatively small and by nature more involved with somewhat riskier loans. Is this a bank you would invest in right now?

Q: Hi Peter, what are your thoughts on IGM and CWB for purchase here ? IGM especially has been very strong. Thank you !

Q: Would you please comment on CWB’s recent earnings report including your opinion of this Canadian financial.

Q: A year ago BNS was $88.xx a share, it is now $68. CWB was $36.xx a share and is now $26.xx. Banks seem to be failing as far as investments. One gets 4.5 to 6% dividends but loses 20-30% on valuation in a year. Can we hope for a brighter future in 2023, or are there better choices for stocks the financial sector

Q: These are my current holdings and I am looking forward to 2023. They are held in relatively the same quantities in 5 different accounts, a RRIF, 2 TFSA's and 2 Non registered accounts. I am retired an enjoy the income. Do you see any issues with these holdings or have any suggestions looking forward. The only non dividend holding is AR.
Take any extra credits as necessary. Thank you in advance. Enjoy and appreciate 5i'S help. Happy New Year.

Q: Between CWB and LB which do you prefer now? Thanks Jim

Q: Hi Peter
If i am going to buy one of these 2 nd tier banks which would you recommend
Laurentian bank , or Canadian Western bank
Thank you

Q: CWB is down 26% year to date. If the oil and gas sector prosper, can I assume that CWB will as well?

Q: Which of the following Canadian regional banks do you consider to be the better investment at this time: Canadian Western or Laurentian? Thanks!

Q: CWB had a weak quarter with lower net interest margins than expected and weaker guidance as well. EPS of $0.84 missed estimates of $0.90.It appears loan and deposit growth came in lower than expected but the company expects higher rates to act as a bit of a tailwind over the year. On proximity to the oil sector, this type of activity can have a lagged impact but also financing activity might be more muted as energy companies are more focused on shareholder returns compared to capital investment

I asked the question show above you did not answer my question as to why CWB results were so bad please answer the question on CWB

Q: Pls comment on earnings/guidance and price action for CWB & GWO. Which do you prefer ? Thank you.

Q: Recently Veritas’ D.Souza cut most of the big canadian banks to sell. Could I have forward P/E for each of them? I doubt it, but do you agree with M. D’Souza that the banks are a bit overpriced looking at 2023?
Thanks

Q: A few years ago in Investor Suite there was an article suggesting that the best performing Canadian Bank for next year is the worst performing bank from this year.

When I did this for 2021, the worst performer of 2020 was BNS. (Am up 27% on this investment YTD) As you are closing down shop on the 24th, I am asking this question earlier than usual.

What is the WORST performing Canadian Bank of 2021 YTD?

Thanks

Sheldon

Ps Merry Xmas and Happy New Year.

Q: Please comment on the Q4 earnings and outlook for CWB. Both looked good but the share price took a hit. Would you buy here ? Thank you.

Q: Would like to create a 10-15 stock portfolio out the securities listed above, to meet my retirement income and growth needs, for a long term hold.
CPD is my current, imperfect proxy for the fixed income portion of my portfolio.
CVE, CNQ, SU would be the only opportunistic (and highly correlated) purchases, to take advantage of the current low valuations for the petroleum industry. These would be sold if the oil & gas market's prospects change.
Please rank all the securities on the basis of return potential over 2-3 years as the primary criteria,
Please eliminate any stock which does not have adequate balance sheet strength, from the lineup.
Please add to the lineup all securites that would facilitate the creation of a defensible, well-diversified, long term portfolio - especially if it is in a sector that I have overlooked.

Thank you for your expertise, and willingness to help me sleep a bit more soundly.