Investment Q&A

Q: whats the chances of returning to div. increases

Q: Once the unsettled state of the market suggested by today's gapping down on the DIA, QQQ and IWM (i.e. as of noon, at least) steadies, would you favour a purchase of NYCB as a steady source of $U.S. income or would you think that BNS:NYSE (for example) could be preferable (i.e. at least for a margin, hence, taxable account)?
Thanks,

Q: I have an interest in Circle (https://www.circle.com/en/) – expected to go public sometime before end of year.

I really like what they are doing. I have not invested in any cryptocurrencies before but believe that a stablecoin/this stablecoin is on the right track as they are working closely with regulators, are trying to be transparent….

1 – Your thoughts re this company are appreciated (if you have any background on this company).
2 – The IPO is being handled via a SPAC – with Concord Acquisition Corp. If I acquire stock in Concord (ticker symbol CND in the US) am I acquiring the equivalent of Circle ahead of its IPO? My understanding is that a SPAC can only acquire one company and if that is the case, is it the same as acquiring Circle (ahead of its IPO)?

Thank You.

Q: Crypto currency seems on the rise. Good short article today in Barron's. This is a real threat to visa and mastercard business models. I would not want to own those stocks. On the other hand, Versa bank (vb) should benefit and they are about to get us broker coverage with their pending Nasdaq listing. It could see a huge increase in share price. Gosh the company even makes good money.

Q: My insurance company of many years, economical insurance, is demutualizing and going to IPO under the name Definity Financial Corporation. They are offering me between $3,300 and $4,400 or shares if I do nothing. Would you perhaps have an opinion as to which option to take?

Q: How the new world-wide trend of BNPL could affect the banking system.
Thank-you
Dan

Q: Peter; Could the China debt problem affect MFC’s investment ? Thanks. Rod

Q: While I am partial to PYPL, I would like a second opinion from you on these fintechs. Please rank them as the most suitable one for a buy and hold for a long term in a RESP account. Thanks.

Q: I was just checking out the new iPhone 13 and saw that they use Affirm for buy now, pay later. I do own GSY, is there an advantage to also owning affirm? What do you think about buying it after the latest run-up? If buying, is it overinflated and is it better to wait for it to settle down? Thanks!

Q: With the big banks flush with cash and rumours that they are looking at acquiring wealth mgt or fintech companies, could you name a few companies are your radar that would make a good fit? Something like goeasy or a wealth management company. Do you think they would be in a position to buy something like square or PayPal? I don’t think they would be interested in small fin tech companies like mogo?

Q: Hipo seems like quite the turnaround story from the perspective of their volatile stock price. Are they “for real” or is it too early to tell?

Q: Thank for the answer yesterday and appreciated Garth’s Q&A.
Just to make sure I am not entirely mistaken, but at $3.00 ps there would (after sale) $2.00 ps in cash?
Of course the caveat on the transaction, but do you know how long Truist Bank has had a friendly relationship with ECN?

TIA

Q: Which of the two banks offers a better opportunity for growth? Already have a full position in TD.
Thank you for all that you have done to help with my financial education.

Q: Can you please comment on the earning, what's causing the recent dip?

Thanks,

Q: What is your opinion of Power Corp ?

Q: Good Morning, Just wondering if you think either of these fintechs are still worth investing in at this time, considering the substantial run ups on both. If so, which would you lean towards, as PKK moves to the Nasdaq. Thanks.

Q: In Dan's comment on Aug.13/21 he quotes some earnings and growth numbers that show the remaining part of ECN have both value and some pretty good growth numbers { Triad 72.5% and KG 30.6% }.... First could you confirm Dan's numbers ? And then take a stab at an estimated share price based on the remaining company and what you think of management, valuation, future growth, and whatever else you deem prudent in making such an evaluation ?

And second I realize 5I doesn't like giving weighting advice so I'll explain my philosophy on it. With a company like ECN a mid cap about to become a small cap I would normally be around 1.5% .... However with the downside limited to $2.50 a share and a belief that the remaining company doesn't face that much of a downside I am willing to go 2.5% to 3% ..... So that is what I did .... But after purchase I thought " Wait a minute. After my return in cash I took less than a 1% position . " How does 5I recommend I approach the situation with my goals in mind ?

Q: I am with TD and wanted to further explore crypto currencies.

I am looking at Bitcoin, Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH), Stellar (CRYPTO:XLM) and Cardano (CRYPTO:ADA.

I am not sure, but I could buy Bitcoin with BTCC.B?
Ethereum with ETHH.B?
And I would have to buy Stellar and Cardano with Coinbase, or does TD or Weatlhsimple do this?
Or is there an ETF for Stellar and Cardano or is there an ETF for a group of newer coins?
Really confused Boomer.

Q: Canadian Vs U.S. Banks.

Are the banks in both countries taxed differently, if so, please explain.

Q: Yet another Q on ECN. Sorry. Was listening again to Hudson's interview on BNN on Aug. 11. In it Steve mentioned that he expects cash flow to grow to 120mil. a year in (relatively) short order. I was just wondering how that would look on a company that will trade (let us say) for $3.00 a share? I am imagining that there are few PF managers who could own ECN as it grew but soon won't be able to because of size and when I can hope for them to return?

TIA