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Q: I own both of these companies. I like the income of FSZ but the growth has been flat, what are your thoughts on stepping out of FSZ and adding to my position of GSY? If you see a suitable alternative to GSY please share.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on March 24, 2021
Q: Hi Guys,

To hedge, or not to hedge? Is this the question between BTCC/BTCC.B/EBIT?

Looking to join the bit-convoy in a small percentage for some fun. Hoping to identify some advantages/disadvantages between these guys.

Cheers
Read Answer Asked by RYAN on March 22, 2021
Q: I get why rising rates would help good 'ol fashion bank stocks. While fintech names seem to be considered more growth oriented, wouldn't higher rates ultimately help those stocks as well?

I own the names above. Any issues with any of them?

Thanks

Dave
Read Answer Asked by David on March 22, 2021
Q: Hi,
I noticed other questions covering the fact GSY was added to the index and that we might expect a bit of pick up and / or increased volume with it. However, it seemed to drop fairly hard on Friday and I am wondering if I've missed something material here. Interested in your thoughts and as always appreciate the input! Thanks,
Dawn
Read Answer Asked by Dawn on March 22, 2021
Q: I have some V and quite happy with it. Do you think the news today is material or a good opportunity to pick up more.....or better to see how it plays out....I know this one is hard to answer but you folks are smart!! Thanks for all you do!
Read Answer Asked by Ralph on March 20, 2021
Q: I would like to reduce the number of stocks I hold and one area that might be easiest to tackle first is financials. I hold ZEB, ZWC, BNS, and a lot of MFC.
I was considering selling all the above (except keeping a good portion of MFC) and putting the proceeds into FIE because of its seemingly good blend of dividend and growth..
But I need a sounding board - ZWC is the only under-performer in the group from my perspective.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on March 19, 2021
Q: Comments on the recent quarter and year end numbers please.

Also: For income, would you recommend to continue holding POW or would you recommend switching to something else? Their more recent history of dividend increases, since 2015, has been pretty good:

May 2020: 10.49%
Jun 2019: 6.02%
Jun 2018: 6.56%
Jun 2017: 7.01%
Jun 2016: 7.63%
Jun 2015: 7.33% (breaking 6 years without an increase)
Jun 2008: 20.21%
Jun 2007: 22.15%
Jun 2006: 17.04%

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Robert on March 19, 2021
Q: Hi 5i,
GSY has always been a thin trader. There was a question yesterday about several companies being added to the TSX composite. You said that trading volume will increase and GSY will benefit the most. I understand a pickup in volume as funds that track the TSX take their positions in GSY. Once that is done, won’t GSY settle back to its old thin self?
Thanks again.
Dave
Read Answer Asked by Dave on March 16, 2021
Q: I am trying to maximize income In my LIRA before I convert it to a LIF. I hold a good weighting of ZEB from several years back when I was a novice investor. Now I am looking to shed the MER by going with the individual financial stocks. Would you please rank the above financials and others you think are worthy for a hold and forget steady income stream?


Thank you


Steve
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on March 15, 2021
Q: The company has made a series of US acquisitions in the past 2 years which have attracted the attention of US investment community and it now lists on the NYSE. Comparable companies in the US trade at p/es of 20 while CI trades at under 7. I realize that p/e is only one measure of value but I would think that if the acquisitions prove successful then the company's shares may be re-rated to a higher multiple. In the meantime it pays a dividend of just under 4%.
Read Answer Asked by Murray on March 15, 2021
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