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Q: I'd appreciate your comments on FSZ's results released today and outlook. I noticed that you lowered your position and implied it is on its way out of your income portfolio. Do you see it as a SELL. While I hold it for the income, I'm also hoping that another company will take it over. Thanks for your help.
Read Answer Asked by Earl on May 11, 2023
Q: Hi
I'm down 40% on the U.S. bank ETF, but with only a 1.5% weighting. I'm a true believer in that the most important metric in buying stocks is what you pay when you take a position. Being down 40% is presenting a huge opportunity if the Good out weighs the bad in these regional banks. Are there enough solid banks here to justify a 3% weighting in your opinion.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on May 11, 2023
Q: I currently hold TD, RY and BNS. I'm considering selling BNS given its higher risk in Latin America and risks in the financial sector now. Thinking of National Bank given its higher focus in Canada. Does this make sense? Thoughts? Or Hold?
Read Answer Asked by Gerry on May 10, 2023
Q: I currently hold CIBC and BNS and think it a good time to add to Canadian banks due to the low valuations and high dividends. Do you see any issue with this? Time horizon is at least 6 years. Should I add to these existing or add the other 3 large Canadian banks? I also hold the BMO Canadian banks in my wife's portfolio.
Read Answer Asked by John on May 10, 2023
Q: Hi

Sold GSY at a loss over 30 days ago in my cash account for the loss.

I hate when Government sticks there nose into business. If they did it once who says they will not do it again.

If I were to buy again would I be better off with GSY or PRL?

Thank you

Mike

Read Answer Asked by Mike on May 09, 2023
Q: Hello 5i. I just watched a panel of former U.S. Fed economist, former Regional Bank CIO and Dick Bove, long time bank Analyst discussing US Regional banks on BNN. Their majority opinion is the Fed has lost all credibility with the markets, Bove has a list of 30 US regional banks he thinks are in peril, He thinks the only solution is a very deep recession. After that he sees Canadian banks having a "field day " buying US regional banks at discounts prices.

This is a very brief recap of the discussion and I am not planning to get out of the market, but this growing opinion that the Fed has lost control may cause some to greatly reduce their equity holdings.

I would appreciate your thoughts on this.

Thanks, Mike
Read Answer Asked by Michael on May 09, 2023
Q: One source describes RBC and TD banks as having wide-moats; BNS and CM banks it describes as having narrow-moats.

Do you agree?

Is this something that someone who has a concentrated portfolio should especially heed?

All the best!

R

By the way, I really appreciate all 5i/Cdn $ Svr does. Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Roderick Jay on May 08, 2023
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