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Q: As far as I can determine banks are the safest investment one could have in the equity market. If there is a safer stock then I would appreciate knowing what it is. The banks survived the 2008 crash, now have stricter regulations and if by chance the banks go under then the rest of the market and the economy will be crushed. Banks pay a good dividend for years, currently paying approx 4% and if you look at the growth over the past 10 years, 20 years then most people would be happy. These are thoughts from an income investor with growth as a bonus. For the fixed income portion in a portfolio why not buy the top 4 or 5 banks or even an etf that holds only bank stocks.
Appreciate your thoughts.

W

Read Answer Asked by Wayne on November 03, 2020
Q: Hello,
how do interest rates affect SLF? Given they are histirically low presently is this a net positive or negative for it's earnings? If and when rates go up, whenever that is, is this a positive for SLF?
What is the current payout ratio for it's dividend? Do you see any catalysts for growing its EPS given the current economic conditions?
Thanks,
Dan
Read Answer Asked by Daniel on November 02, 2020
Q: I hold BAM.A, and wanted to know if it would be reasonable to consider it an investment in the real estate space, based on its holdings. It is about a 4% holding, and I do not have any other holdings in that sector. Can I consider BAM.A a company that provides real estate exposure, or would it be more prudent for me to sell BAM.A and purchase another holding in that space for diversification purposes?
Read Answer Asked by Domenic on October 28, 2020
Q: I am assuming both these companies are essentially passive holders of bitcoin.
First - Is my assumption correct?
Second - If true which one is the better play? i.e. compare and contrast fees, efficiency, structure, safety, etc. etc.
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by John on October 27, 2020
Q: Hi,
I’ve held V shares since the IPO and have done really well. With all the talk about the shift to digital currencies/payments becoming a more dominant place in the global financial system, do you think also diversifying into BABA (stake in Ant Group) and PYPL (creating a larger transactional payment landscape for the future through bitcoin) would be a good move? Do you see further secular growth in this area? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Keith on October 27, 2020
Q: Purely in terms of dividend sustainability could you please rank TD, RY, BNS, NA, CM and BMO and briefly why? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Gary on October 26, 2020
Q: Hi, purely in terms of dividend sustainability could you please SLF, MFC and GWO and briefly why? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Gary on October 26, 2020
Q: Hello 5i Team,
Seems that Square is recently facing much more competition. Just in the last two days, JP Morgan has launched "Quick Accept", Visa has announced "Tap to Phone" and Paypal is opening up their network to cryptocurrencies. Is the big run over for Square, and would you recommend possibly switching to Paypal within the payments space, given these announcements? Thanks. Brad
Read Answer Asked by Bradley on October 22, 2020
Q: With regards to your response to Member Brian Oct 20, 2020. Which bank stock to buy? National maybe small and regional, but the growth of the bank has been far superior to the other Canadian banks.
Dating from Dec 31, 2015, National stock is up 65%, the nearest rival Royal is up 30% and BNS has grown .02%. Since March 23, 2020 National is up 75%. Far ahead of rivals. National pays 4.3% dividend and BNS is 6.5%. However which one would you prefer to own. Many seem to forget this company and I don't know why. Just my observation, love your site, and you've made me a ton since I joined. Thanks to your Team PS even XFN ranks third in returns
Read Answer Asked by David on October 20, 2020
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