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• ECN Capital Corp. (ECN $3.05)
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Q: Well, count me confused.

“The Distribution is scheduled to be paid on December 22, 2021 (the “Payment Date”) to holders of Common Shares of record as of the close of business on December 15, 2021 (the “Record Date”). Subject to confirmation from the Toronto Stock Exchange, ECN Capital expects the Common Shares to commence trading on a “due bill” basis at the opening of trading on December 14, 2021 and to commence trading “ex-distribution” on December 23, 2021. The due bill redemption date will be December 24, 2021.”

This seems to indicate that you must be in ownership of ECN on December 14 to receive the dividend/distribution on the 22nd.

Is this some sort of financespeak? Are they aspiring politicians?

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Read Answer Asked by Danny on December 13, 2021

Q: Fairfax is offering to buy back shares between $425 and $500 US. Do you have any thoughts or recommendations re this offer ?

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Q: Hi Peter,

In this downtrend market could you please give your three best stocks to buy for 3 to 5 years hold in each sector in canada and US as well ?
Thank you for your best advise on this platform.

KT

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Read Answer Asked by kaushikbhai on December 10, 2021

• ECN Capital Corp. (ECN $3.05)
  • $3.05 P/E (TTM): 109.52X Cap: $859M
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Q: Please clarify the ex dividend date for ECN’s special dividend. You have now given different answers ‘to this question, probably due to the company’ s confusing press release.

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Read Answer Asked by John on December 10, 2021

• ECN Capital Corp. (ECN $3.05)
  • $3.05 P/E (TTM): 109.52X Cap: $859M
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Q: Looks like the ex-dividend date is now Dec 23; what is due bill?

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Read Answer Asked by Aaron on December 10, 2021

• Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC $49.80)
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Q: I know no stock is as safe as bonds, cash etc. However based on valuation I think Manulife is a good stock right now based on valuation and dividend. Any red flags when you consider this stock? Thanks Bill

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Read Answer Asked by Bill on December 10, 2021

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• Fidelity National Information Services Inc. (FIS $65.65)
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• Mastercard Incorporated (MA $546.47)
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• Visa Inc. (V $334.53)
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• SoFi Technologies Inc. (SOFI $28.33)
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Q: I'm interested in the payments/financial services sector...

1. Please rate/rank the following: 1 through 10 if you had new money to deploy in this sector...
- I understand not all the same...
- If any new ideas/companies, please list as well...


2. Who do you think will win the Grey Cup ? Are you doing odds and taking bets with 5i ?? - Sports-book Division in the future ??

Thanks,
Have a good week!

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Read Answer Asked by michael on December 08, 2021

• ECN Capital Corp. (ECN $3.05)
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Q: As we all scratch our heads on yesterday's announcement I see CIBC gives us a post payout price. I live in hope!

• ECN Capital Corp: CIBC cuts price target to C$6 from C$11.50, reflecting expectations for the company's
market value to decline when the stock goes ex-dividend.

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Read Answer Asked by Gerald on December 08, 2021

• Fiera Capital Corporation Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (FSZ $6.13)
  • $6.13 P/E (TTM): 24.84X Cap: $653M
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• ECN Capital Corp. (ECN $3.05)
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Q: Looking past the ECN special dividend, how would you compare ECN and FSZ for the longer term for safety of capital and dividends, and growth? Aside from the big six banks, are there other names that trade on Canadian markets in the broader financial services area that you might consider to be superior to these two for safety and growth? Please take whatever credits needed. Thanks.

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Read Answer Asked by Will on December 08, 2021

• ECN Capital Corp. (ECN $3.05)
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Q: I'm in ECN at $3.75 & it has become 10% of my portfolio so my question is should I sell now or wait for the dividend & keep the shares? Thanks ,as always, for your thoughtful advice
Dave

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Read Answer Asked by Dave on December 07, 2021

• ECN Capital Corp. (ECN $3.05)
  • $3.05 P/E (TTM): 109.52X Cap: $859M
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Q: If I have a synthetic drip established with my broker for ECN, will I be buying an bunch of ECN shares instead of receiving cash from the dividend? If yes, is it worth keeping this in place?

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Read Answer Asked by Mike on December 07, 2021

• Royal Bank of Canada (RY $214.72)
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• Toronto-Dominion Bank (The) (TD $116.04)
  • $116.04 P/E (TTM): 9.75X Cap: $198.10B
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• Bank of Nova Scotia (The) (BNS $95.68)
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• Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce (CM $119.77)
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• National Bank of Canada (NA $165.49)
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Q: Hi, is it a good time to add to CDN banks, with expectation of higher rates and trend for returning capital to shareholders. If so, which ones will you consider as winners, over next several years ? Could you rate them, in order of priority ? in the same token, do you have a particular view on CIBC as the dividend yield and P/E ratio seem to be most attractive in the group ? Thank You

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Read Answer Asked by rajeev on December 07, 2021

• Canadian Western Bank (CWB $56.63)
  • $56.63 P/E (TTM): 20.63X Cap: $5.47B
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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.

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Read Answer Asked by Paul on December 06, 2021

• Affirm Holdings Inc. (AFRM $68.83)
  • $68.83 P/E (TTM): 97.55X Cap: $22.07B
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• SoFi Technologies Inc. (SOFI $28.33)
  • $28.33 P/E (TTM): 44.98X Cap: $33.04B
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Q: I am debating which one of these to purchase, both are growing fast, neither are profitable. I am looking for a 5 year + investment. How would you compare these, what merits stand out for you?

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Read Answer Asked by Harry on December 06, 2021

• Amplify Digital Payments ETF (IPAY $51.22)
  • $51.22 P/E (TTM): 14.64X Cap: $219M
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Q: Good morning,

This ETF has seen a significant drop from its 52 week high and although I still value most of the companies held in this ETF (Visa, Mastercard, Square & PayPal) to name a few, do you see this ETF turning around anytime soon or is it time to lock in small profits. Thanks.

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Read Answer Asked by Francesco on December 06, 2021

• Block Inc. Class A (SQ)
  • P/E (TTM): 59.56X Cap: $53.89B
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Q: Square is dropping fast, is there a major reason?

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Read Answer Asked by Jean on December 03, 2021

• Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited Subordinate Voting Shares (FFH $2,437.78)
  • $2,437.78 P/E (TTM): 7.96X Cap: $51.21B
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Q: Hi there, I've held FFH for a number of years in my unregistered account. I'm down 6%. This morning TD notified me of a corporate action which I don't understand. Can you explain what it means? I'm a growth oriented investor anyway and wonder if I should just sell and move on.( I already own the big 6 banks plus IFC and SLF.)

Thanks,
Andrea

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Read Answer Asked by Andrea on December 03, 2021

• Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC $49.80)
  • $49.80 P/E (TTM): 15.28X Cap: $83.91B
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• Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF $84.37)
  • $84.37 P/E (TTM): 21.0X Cap: $47.02B
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Q: You have consistenly placed SLFover MFC..Given that MFC is trading low do you still prefer SLF over MFC for today

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Read Answer Asked by thambirajah on December 03, 2021

• KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR $120.81)
  • $120.81 P/E (TTM): 50.28X Cap: $105.04B
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• Blackstone Inc. (BX $143.43)
  • $143.43 P/E (TTM): 40.88X Cap: $105.91B
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• Carlyle Group Inc (The) - Ordinary Shares (CG $52.64)
  • $52.64 P/E (TTM): 29.01X Cap: $18.72B
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• Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B $508.57)
  • $508.57 P/E (TTM): 17.28X Cap: $1.09T
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Q: Hi
Is there an American stock or 2 that you would consider the same as Bam
I really like Bam but it is starting to take a higher % of my total portfolio.
Thanks Terry

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Read Answer Asked by Terry on December 03, 2021

• TMX Group Limited (X $51.63)
  • $51.63 P/E (TTM): 31.0X Cap: $14.36B
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Q: I was about to buy a full position in X. No current exposure. Has anything change at the company in view of recent weakness?

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Read Answer Asked by Pierre on December 03, 2021