Investment Q&A

Q: How would you characterize this bank (tech/private equity proxy?) and with its recent fall would you see it as more reasonably valued and an opportunity now? Thanks

Q: Globe and Mail reported that between Jan 6-11, three board members of ECN paid an average $5.36 per share and invested about $6.25M. What is the outlook for this company going forward; I don't understand what is left of the company after the sale in December and how profitable it will be going forward. Seems strange that ECN hired ex-Toronto Police Association head Mike McCormack as chief risk officer -apparently he is a friend of the CEO - sounds like nepotism to me and not reassuring to stock holders. Thanks for your comments!

Q: Can you recommend a Canadian ETF that holds only Canadian banks but does not write covered calls?
With appreciation,
Ed

Q: Would you prefer Morgan Stanley or Goldman Sachs today.
Thank You,
Barry

Q: just asked your favorite banks could u rate all 5 in order u like

Q: if i was to add canadian bank today which is your favorite? i understand ask many time but doing today. thanks for your help

Q: If the rate of inflation is moderately higher than expected of the next 3 to 5 years which of the 6 banks do you think will do the best and which the worst?

What are the positives and negatives for the banks from
higher than expected inflation?

Q: I have been looking into HCAL lately as an alternative to buying Canadian bank stocks directly. I'm aware that it uses a little bit of leverage and possibly some covered call writing to increase returns and am comfortable with the increased risk. I noticed that it appears to rebalance its holdings quarterly moving 80% of the funds into the 3 most oversold banks. I'm assuming that this would create a fair amount of capital gains each year within the fund. Would this create a capital gains for the holders of the ETF at year end or would the holders only claim the capitals gains once the ETF is sold? If so would this be better held in a registered account? Additionally a portion of the distributions would be due to dividends from the banks. Would this portion of the distributions count as eligible dividends for the holders of the ETF?

Q: CI Financial is down almost 14% in the last month. Recent numbers appear good. Has CI just got caught up in the recent market downturn and do you feel now is a potential buying opportunity to acquire more shares? Also, as they continue to acquire Investment Advisors, mostly in the US, and their AUM increases, do they become a desirable takeover candidate? Do you see a Canadian bank or other financial company like Power Corp making an offer at some point in the future? What is the likelihood of a takeover in your opinion on a 1-10 basis whereby 10 is most likely. Many thanks in advance for your answer.

Q: On 5 Jan you responded to James that you had the view that AFRM was still fundamentally strong and was setting up for a potential rebound. Do you still feel this way? I see there are some legal issues surrounding this company now as well. I have a half position in this company, am normally a long term investor, but is it time to sell this and put that money into another company which has better bounce potential? Thanks again, Dan

Q: How do you think of this company as a long term investment? Do you see earnings growth?

Q: Friday’s large drop brought Galaxy to my attention and its P/E of 3 per your data made me look further. But I don’t understand some of the other numbers: Revenue = 0, Interest coverage is negative 123.9, and Price to cash flow is 1246.
If P/E is correct it seems like a something to add to my list. I could imagine that revenue might drop if a significant portion of their customers were to drop or reduce their crypto currency activity after taking big hits on those assets.
But I don’t understand their business. Is this as cheap as it appears, and is the outlook decent?

Q: Hi,

Between GLXY and VOYG, which company do you think has better long term potential for a small speculative play?

thank you,
Brad

Q: Thoughts on the growing discount to NAV (close to 30%) for GBTC. Could this be the canary in the coal mine for bitcoin?
If one was bullish on crypto would GBTC be a good call as I assume the discount may shrink some in a bull run for crypto.

Q: Hi Guys! If you were to buy one of the big 5 Canadian banks, which would you choose? Thanks. Rick

Q: What is your favourite Canadian bank today and why? Rick

Q: For a speculative position in a Tfsa which would you recommend and reasons for choice? Thank you.

Q: Your thought on buying this for a long term hold. Thanks!

Q: Peter, I am seeing coflicting recomendations on Manulife. I am looking for steady and growing long term dividends. If you would buy Manulife where is a good entry point, Thanks Ken

Q: Hi 5i
You have mentioned in previous responses that REAL should/could be taken private. If this was to happen, what happens to shares holders and what do you think share price could be worth if this was to happen.

What do you think odds are of this happening?

Previous answers you have clearly stated you could not endorse the company heading into earnings....In your opinion at this point, down -68% would you continue to be holders or rushing for exits ?

Thx

Jim