Investment Q&A

Q: I am interested in starting a position In VISA for my RRSP. What would be a good entry price?

Q: Hello there,
I don't want to beat a dead horse here but doesn't GS look pretty tempting here as it drifts toward $10/share.? It hasn't been this low ( other than the last few weeks) since January 2009 during the worst days of the financial crisis . Certainly the world is in a better place now than it was back then? Also approaching a 10% yield which is either highly enticing or highly dangerous?? I haven't figured out which yet? As a very profitable cheap company with a large cash position is this a buy here? I see no insider buying activity at all in the last few months though, what don't they like here? Any thoughts here would be appreciated.
Thank-you

Q: Hi Peter, when do TD & BNS report and what are your expectations ?
Based upon the recent muted responses to good 1/4s and the very negative responses to misses is there any value in exiting here and freeing capital for the best overall market values once this 1/4 is over ? Both banks have held in well so far but its tough to picture that either one will have a short term move up substantially from here. Thanks, Paul

Q: Seems like these active managers have been so out of favour that they now represent reasonable value. Some of the comments/questions recently have me thinking, I'm not so sure that the DIY investing model is for everyone. (No one could answer that better than 5i!) Since you have been on both sides of the investment industry do you believe that these firms will find their footing or do you think they are doomed?
Are these numbers correct?
AGF.B Yield 6.2% Payout Ratio 33% Debt 400M Market Cap 430M
CIX Yield 3.6% Payout Ratio 59% Debt 2.5B Market Cap 5B
GS Yield 9.14% Payout Ratio 81% Debt 50M Market Cap 350M

Would you please rate them based on total expected return(dividends and appreciation) over 3-5 years?

Thanks!

Q: Guest on bnn continually refer to rising interest rates good for banks and insurance CO’s. It’s a bit misleading because unless spreads increase it’s not going to happen . Could Peter Address this point when he is on bnn on Thursday. Thank you

Roy

Q: Hi there

Any thoughts on why Onex has fallen so much since the summer?

Thanks

Stuart

Q: Any thights oir infor on the price drop with Fiera today?
Slainte

Q: I thought chesswoods results were very good and was dissapointed with the markets re-action (or lack of). I like this company and its dividend but am I missing something.

Q: Please comment on ECN's earnings. Thank you.

Q: In your reply to Kimberley regarding MKP, you stated that you'd find it hard to get interested (given all the issues), but that's assuming you don't already own it. However, for those of us who do, would you suggest hanging on to it? Or would you swap it out for something like EIT.un if one wants to maintain the same level of non-dividend income?

Q: how did their quarter look?? Thx

Q: Any material reason you can see or have heard of, other than the current earnings miss, to explain TMX Group being down 7%?

Thanks again for your help.

John

Q: Hi MKP stock fell when the dividend was decreased, plus management changes; earnings released yesterday looked ok, do you think the reaction was overblown? What's your opinion of this stock, ok to long term hold or would you get out as I have a full position? Thanks.

Q: Comments on the quarter please? Thx

Q: Are there any issues with purchasing a company just to capture the special dividend then selling it afterwards. GMP released good results and I would expect that holding it for just a short time is a low risk to my capital. I prefer to be in much larger dividend payers however the special dividend is compelling.

Q: KFS is reducing its auto insurance emphasis and becoming more of a bank / holding company with an emphasis on warranty products; also, it has a new CEO. Given the former area's only moderate growth, why has the market taken a dislike to the company?

Q: Just read Industrial Alliance is looking to bulk up their investment mgmt. business, could GS be an ideal candidate ? What would be a reasonable price if this happens ? Is the dividend safe while we wait ?

Q: Comments on SLF earnings ?
If I may suggest, that if you where to automatically post your comments and analysis of earnings for stocks in the portfolios it would make your life easier and ours.
Thanks for your expertise !
I noticed that sometimes my questions appear as private without checking that box ?

Q: Hi,
My question is regarding the EFN.PR.C preferreds. Are they worth holding onto considering the overall company situation? My goal here is to protect capital at this point for this particular account.
Your take on these things is always appreciated.
Dawn

Q: In 2018 we've heard a lot about the flattening of the bond yield curve being detrimental to the banks. Today what is the state of the yield curve and is it conducive to investing in bank ? Thanks.