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Q: Hi All:

With the negative feeling about banks for loan loss, etc. I wonder if I should let go either TD or RY or both and take the loss, then watch to buy back later. the total market value is about 3.7% of my total portfolio, and each one is almost equal in market value. The loss in TD is 19+% and RY 15+%. I also own NA with a gain and only 1.5+% in my portfolio.

Thank you.
L
Read Answer Asked by LOUISA on May 21, 2020
Q: So with an imminent financial challenge ahead why would one buy any financials or keep them for that matter? I know the Canadian bank dividends are mostly rock solid but how can there be much growth with foreclosures and debt issues in the foreseeable future. After the current health situation subsides hopefully in a couple of years, one could go back into the banks to regain the diversification and dividends. Thanks for your valued insight.
Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on May 16, 2020
Q: What do you think the main reason for the current decline is among these banks. Is it fear of loan losses, fear of what the companies are to report next week or the sell in May mentality? How much pessimism is baked into these stocks already?
Thanks, Mike
Read Answer Asked by Mike on May 16, 2020
Q: I have sold my banks and Riets expecting there will be a tsnamia of foreclosures
and bankruptcies in the coming months.I also feel the survivors are learning how
to do business with a lot less bricks and mortar.
What is your opinion ?
Thanks
Peter
Read Answer Asked by peter on May 16, 2020
Q: Not only B of A (today's Globe) but quite a few analysts and BNN Guests say that Canadian Banks are going to take a hit b/c of earnings, poor reserves, Loan write offs etc., With that in mind is it worth selling BNS,RBC,TD and buy them back later ? In RRSPs/TFSAs. So, capital gains/loss is a non issue. I "lose" 60 $ in trading fees. But selling now can save me from losing a lot more if they tumble a lot AND I don't have to wait for a longer period of time for them to recover. ( You know the cliché, if a stock goes down by 50%, I have to make 100% to break even!)
Read Answer Asked by Savalai on May 15, 2020
Q: Hi, I'm looking to add to the fintech world. I'm sure online purchases and contact-less (cash less) payments only continue to increase.

What is your favorite growth stock in this category (1) overall, and (2) one that is well positioned to succeed in both the physical space (contact less at stores) and online (web payments).

C.
Read Answer Asked by Cameron on May 15, 2020
Q: Investors seem very nervous about Wells Fargo. Just today (May 14th) someone on this site expressed some trepidation. What’s your opinion about buying Wells Fargo bonds at this time? One is for a three year hold, the other for six years. If Wells merged with another bank, how would that affect those bonds? Some are speculating that Wells could be another Lehman waiting to happen. Does that have any merit? Are their bonds safe? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Brian on May 15, 2020
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