Investment Q&A

Q: Why do you prefer insurance companies over banks? Thanks Ron

Q: Would negative interest rate ( if it happen ) affect GSY performance ? Thanks a lot.

Q: I am wondering how you would categorize these companies (V, SQ,PYPL) in relation to one another and if you had to pick 2 to invest in for growth over 10 plus years which ones would you pick? I liked the digital payments theme prior to COVID-19 and think it will clearly accelerate the move to less cash and more digital payments (in-store or online) more e-commerce.
VISA is the largest payment processor in the world (according to your information under stocks profile page) so they process the most payments right now online and in-store.
SQUARE is obviously not as big as Visa but they would be similar in being in both markets (online and in-store payments processing), but Square would be more of an all in one solution for e-commerce, payment processing for Small and Medium sized busineses plus CASH APP and investing etc.
PAYPAL would seem to be similar to Visa in that it is mainly a payment processor (with Honey acquisition maybe adjusting this course somewhat?) but would be essentially be ONLINE payment processing only, so maybe more of a pure play online payment stock? and any main reason why Visa has such great margins compared to Paypal? on its earning call Paypal said "On May 1st, we had our largest single day of transactions in our history, larger than last year's transactions on Black Friday or Cyber Monday." which was extremely bullish to me...

Q: EZPW will announce second quarter fiscal 2020 results after market close today. I not expecting much. However, EZPW is covering a market segment that has significant potential with employment rates being decimated. Are you aware of other, higher quality alternatives in the Pawn Loan space? Thanks for your insight.

Q: Hi Team,
What is your opinion about FFH? Is this a buy at the current price for 2-3 years time, or do you see it go further down? Thanks

Kuldip

Q: Which Canadian financial ETF would you e-recommend at this time. I have zero exposure to banks, or telcos.
My only Canadian financial is GSY.
I was considering xfn or cew.
Or if you have another preference.
Or, would you recommend you suggest buying 2-3 names (if you list your top ideas).
Thanks

Q: Latest thoughts on WD?

Q: Good morning, quick question. If I sell a bank share (say CIBC) at a loss and immediately buy a different bank share (say RBC) does the loss stand for CRA purposes? Do I have to buy outside the financial category if I want to ensure my capital loss from CI stands? Is this clear with CRA or am I best to wait thirty days before buying another financial? Thanks

Q: The stock has gone up quite a bit since earnings were announced. Do you think there may be some consolidation and chance to pick up in the mid 40’s or are you comfortable buying here

Q: Hello 5i,
This is a general question on investing. Say if i own TD, for instance, and i don't want to lose it, or something similar to it. Is it a reasonable practice to sell a covered call on TD and at the same time and roughly the same date, sell a put on something like BNS. I don't really mind if i end up owning the both of them, either.
Thanks

Q: I am retired and rely on dividends. I have owned JPM,RY,TD & BNS for a while. The only bank that I am in a loss position is BNS. I am thinking that BNS will continue to lag the other 2 due to the latin america markets they operate in and the ability of these markets to recover from Covid 19. My thought is to sell BNS and put that money to work in TD. Your thoughts?

Q: Hi,
which two Canadian banks have the highest exposure to the energy sector? Same question but to the mining sector?
Thanks,
Dan

Q: Good morning,

Thx as always for your terrific insight. With the recent move in SQ, would you use a move to STNE being a decent move seeing that it has not recovered nearly as well? Worth holding both?

TIA

Q: My daughter's mortgage is up for renewal in December. The bank called and offered to renew early. She is currently paying 2.64% (5 yr fixed) and they offered 2.87%. She was asking my thoughts on what rates might do over the next 5 years and whether to take their offer?

My initial thoughts are a) USA-Cdn rates will probably go lower (and possibly negative) to stimulate the economy; b) the bank is calling now to try to lock in her mortgage at a higher rate as opposed to in December when rates will most likely be lower. My guess is to decline the offer.

What does your crystal ball show regarding interest rates over the next 5 year period?

Thanks...Steve

ps We bought our 1st house at 20.25% and our lowest rate was 8%. So from that perspective, at sub 3% who cares?

Q: Hi 5i
Earnings fast approaching for banks. If banks increase loan loss provisions do u see this as negative for banks and how do you see impact on BMO and LB share price over short/long term if this occurs.
Thx

Q: Thoughts please on the quarter. Thx

Q: I’ve continued cautiously to hold GSY, not withstanding strong unemployment numbers which have to affect the company’s ability to avoid bad bets. Tomorrow will report some dismal news on jobs but today GSY stock, even after a recent lackluster reporting, up 23% as I write. Makes me think there is no logic in these current market conditions, that favorable or dismal stock performance could affect any company at any time. I’m getting very skeptical about the markets and as a senior, this is becoming quite unnerving. I’d appreciate your valued comments.

Q: Could you please comment on their results and outlook?

Thanks,
Milan

Q: IN FEB. 2020 I SOLD VISA , THINKING I WOULD BUY PAYPAL BUT I NEVER DID. IS IT TOO LATE TO BUY PAYPAL NOW? HERBERT

Q: Hi there,

Which would be your preference today with a bit of growth and a dividend for a retiree?