Investment Q&A

Q: Hi Team,
Once again the hopeful small cap Jan bounce has done the opposite so far with essentially all growth being sold off. It’s amazing how a new year is here and it’s like a light switch where the narrative turns to everyone selling to lock in profits. This confuses me some as I thought year end Dec would be the time to lock in gains? What’s your take on the selloff and when’s your best estimate of when would be a good time to buy the dip? Is there a history of how long a Jan selloff typically lasts? Also; is there any standout buys in the market you see today now as a result of the recent selloff ? Thanks ,

Shane

Q: Last year I chose my bank investment by choosing the worst performer from the prior year. I di that wih CM and had a retun of almost 16%.

For 2024 it seems like a nose to nose rate for the worst performing Canadian bank between BNS and TD.

Can you confirm that as of December 29th which was the worst performer?

With Thanks and Happy New Year.


Sheldon

Q: I need to gradually raise cash over the next 6 months and am operating on the assumption that interest rates will begin a to decline in late Q1, I would only like to sell those holdings that are less likely to do well in a declining interest rate environment. Please rank each of these holdings from "Sell Now - least likely to benefit from a declining rate environment" to "Avoid Selling - should do very well in a declining rate environment". AQN, BCE, BN, BNS, DSG, ENB, GSY, KXS, NTR, PBH, TCN, TD
Thanks...Glenn

Q: I have ENB & BNS I my portfolio, for the dividend plus with the talk of reduced interest rates, I thought their stock value will increase. With this in mind, do you concur. I was looking at GEI, but I was wondering if they are not paying out more than they are bringing in. Do you feel this is a wise move.

Q: I bought them all last April and the draw down got as low as 15%--they have all made a comeback now except BNS still down 8%----Do you think this resurgence is sustainable and a good time to add to my holdings?
Thanks
Peter

Q: Any comments on the news from these companies with ENB announcing some asset sales and BNS investor day?

Thx

Q: Thoughts on the BNS Investor Day strategy?
Thanks...Steve

Q: I have just read your report covering the hidden gems in the cad market.

Kindly rank, from best to worst, how attractive they are for an immediate purchase.

Thank you

Q: Daughters RESP (16) Nice Gain in Cameco considering Selling some and adding to BN,TD or buying BNS . or others ?? How much less risk do you estimate ?
Would rather not sit in Cash

Many Thanks

Q: Mr. Hodson, I recall an appearance of your’s on market call several years back, when you deviated from your small to mid cap Canadian equity mandate and recommended Micron technologies because it was simply ‘stupid cheap’ at the time.

Are there any companies out there, CAD or US that would qualify as stupid cheap currently, and hard to ignore as a result. Are any of them compelling enough to buy?

Thank you.

Q: Looking for the possible positive scenarios in investing in BNS.

If a series of events led to 10%+ inflation (i.e. countries lose the inflation battle), I'm assuming commodities would then become very attractive. Recognizing BNS's Latin America exposure (i.e. commodity producing nations) yet on the other hand also recognizing that persistent high inflation is not necessarily a good thing, would this be a scenario where BNS could become a better investment relative to the other Big 5 ?

Not sure if there are any other positive situations. Mind you their residential mortgage exposure is better than the others.

Q: Hello,
Over the years I have fallen into the trap of buying BNS as many analysts have promoted as the most international bank, as as a result I have 7.5% position. However, I have now come to the realization that the countries that they do business ( mainly South and Latin America) are in most cases very poor countries with little or no growth and unstable Governments.. As well, the bank's CEO's poor performance. Therefore, As soon as I hear what the new CEO has to say in a couple of weeks, I will slowly exit the position . What are you thoughts in moving the funds to TD or NA or BMO?
Thanks
Carlo
Thanks
Carlo Rea

Q: Curious about yields. It feels like the yield on ETF XHY remains around the level it was several years ago (~6%) despite other stocks yielding much higher returns. Shouldn't those ETF holdings (high yield corporate bonds) be ticking upwards too which should drive the ETF yield higher? Maybe there is a time-delay as they have to reset?

So with various stock yields as high as they are I would like to try to benefit from the yields AND set up for capital gains on the same stocks that *should* pop as interest rates normalize and fall a bit. What are 3 CAD and 3 USD stocks that fit the bill? (High current yield AND good likelihood to strong share price increase in 1-3 years.) And where would ENS fit relative to those suggestions?

Q: Hi,

I am wondering what your thoughts are on CIX. Do you think the shares can get to $30.


Is BNS a buy at current levels?


Is it likely for interest rates to fall? If so, what would be some stock ideas to take advantage of a lower interest rate?

Thanks!

Q: Please identify your 5 top equity CDN bond proxies that pay north of a 5% dividend where you believe the dividend is safe plus there is room for growth in the stock price.

Q: Hi Folks,

My RRSP portfolio consists of the above stocks all with relatively the same weighing. Can you suggest 5 names or so, (CDN and U.S) that I take a look at that would complement the above? I am looking for a company that would be a good buy today for both income and capital appreciation - total return.
Thanks

Q: Retired, dividend-income investor. Long term holder of BNS. In Feb '22 I trimmed a bit at $92. I recently added some back at $58.

With today's announcement and subsequent sell off, the dividend for BNS is now 7.4%. Normally the big Canadian bank yields are in the range of 4-5%. Assuming there is no dividend cut, then for the yield for BNS to get back to...say 5%...from its current 7.4%, then the stock price "should" eventually have to appreciate by a corresponding 48% (7.4 / 5.0).

What are your thoughts about simply buying and/or holding BNS for the current 7.4% yield and eventual capital appreciation...resulting in a total return of roughly 50+% over the next # years? This makes the big assumptions of a) NO dividend cut...but no big Canadian bank has cut it's dividend since WW2 and b) the new CEO can lead a turn around.

Thanks...Steve

Q: Given your "We feel that we are currently coming out of the trough, recovering into an expansion" would you endorse SLF to BNS switch for 7% div and eventual BNS stock recovery (how likely)?
This is my way of setting up my portfolio for (eventual) retirement.

Regards,
JR

Q: Can you comment on the quarter and whether you feel the stock offers good value here?

Q: Does BNS still have a good exposure to Central and South America ? How much and in what areas ? Is it still one of your preferred Cdn banks ? Than you.