Investment Q&A

Q: Could you please take a look at this company and comment on the potential of it and the industry.
Many thanks,

Q: Hello. I know a lot of investors are looking for at least some portion of their portfolios to be in relatively safe income returns (and typically correspondingly little growth). As you have stated many times bank accounts, CD's etc offer pretty low rates although very safe. One other alternative that is available is the use of "stablecoins" deposited with larger exchanges like BlockFi where they offer up to around 9.5% if you deposit your coins like Tether (USDT) or USD Coin (USDC). I know you are not historically fans of the crypto space due to the volatility but the stablecoins do offer a relatively safe option and for anyone who is comfortable with the crypto arena it is a good return. Not everyone's cup of tea of course but just thought I would throw that out. Any thoughts/comments from the team would be welcome.

Q: Good morning,
Q1. Is it reasonable to assume that ZEB ETF's total return would be the same as that of holding each of the individual bank stocks in the exact same proportion as in the ZEB ETF minus the MER (0.60%) + or - the tracking error?
Q2. Given, that the relatively high MER (0.60%) of holding ZEB, would it be better over the long run to simply own 2 or three of the best big banks and if so which two or three banks would you recommend buying and holding for ever.

Q: Seems like the new CEO at Laurentian Bank since October 2020 is impressive. Last two quarters have been very positive. First female bank CEO and many females in management and diversity on the board. Check out the ESG journey in their recent report.
https://www.laurentianbank.ca/sn_uploads/fck/T1-2021/Corporate_presentation_Final_EN.pdf
This is a feel good investment for me.
I think people are waiting for their strategic review report.
Would like your comments including financials results.

Q: For investment into one of these companies from none to full position would you say that MFC has a reasonable potential for growth and share price appreciation? I am aware that your preference is for SLF ,based on your comments. However the lower share price and higher dividend associated with MFC have me leaning for the MFC. Are the other metrics of the SLF versus MFC make the SLF far superior over the MFC? Some recent portfolio managers featured on BNN market call recommended MFC rather then SLF. Thank you.

Q: Hello 5i,
Would you please set the record straight about wether the Canadian gov. loaned "billions" to our solid Canadian banks during the 2008 financial meltdown.Did the OFSI restrict our banks from raising their dividends and to buy back theirs shares?If the gov.was involved in lending $$$ to the banks it would have been made public and I never heard of such measures.
Many thanks,
Jean

Q: Hi 5i,
Just looking for clarification on your earlier response to marc regarding Globe and mail article are banks overbought,,,, In your answer you said "The banks right now are over-capitalized, and once the government allows dividends to be raised again we think this will happen quickly. "..... it is not clear to me what you mean.....
Thx
jim

Q: I have shares in MKP and received some rights as dividends as MKP.RP that are worth about $0.11. I can trade them in for more shares at $15.65 about $1.85 below current value (20 rights to 1 share).
Is this a good deal, or should I just sell the rights? I feel there is no difference unless I wanted to buy 5% more shares. If I do buy the shares, how do I do it?
Also, any thoughts on the company in general. It diversifies my holding and pays over 7% dividends. I have a 4% holding in the company which is a full position for me.

Q: According to an article in thr Globe and Mail, every Canafian bank is overbought. If I decide to buy one, which one would you recommend and should I wait for a pullback? Your advice is greatly appreciated.
Thanks.

Q: Is there a reliable website where I can get the chart of SMA of any stock?
Between V and MA, which one do you prefer and do what's your outlook on them ?

Thank you

Q: Cryto/bitcoin/ethereal
Just wondering what your thoughts are on this sector. If u wanted to invest with a small position what would u recommend? Thanks as always. Clare

Q: If one wanted hold a little crypto directly would a Coinbase account be the best choice for this. Do you have any other preference or suggestions? Any considerations that come to mind?

thx, Mark

Q: If you had to sell all or some shares of one of the 5 big Canadian banks to generate some cash, which would you choose and why?

Thanks very much!

Q: Could I please get your reading of National Bank's results. They seemed good to me but markets don't seem to like them much.

Q: whats expected from bns tomorrow?

Q: Which of the big Canadian banks (if any) would you consider most likely to buy the Canadian Western Bank? Thank you.

Q: this company is trading at a big discount to book. what
is your view ? good buy? too much control with majority shareholder? would you recommend it as a buying opportunity

Q: In my income portfolio, I have held a full position in BNS for some time, benefitting from nice dividends and now an 8% capital gain. I am aim to sell BNS and take a new full position in NA now that its price is weaker. What do you think of this approach? Should I buy a different bank instead?

Q: What are your thoughts of the spinoff of BAM.A's reinsurance subsidiary. When is this expected to occur, and would you take a position in this when it does?

Q: I understand you don't normally follow this company(trades on London Stock Exch.). I have been a long time share holder and am starting to wonder whether I want to continue with it or seek better alternatives. It has been quite flat for some time now and has done some questionable stock 'schemes' and share capital consolidations in the past. I would greatly appreciate any input and thoughts you may have on this company, if any. Many thanks to the 5I team for all their great work!