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Q: Have held onto BNS for a couple of years. Down 10% and considering a switch to FSZ. Would appreciate your view on which company likely will generate the best total returns (dividend + growth) over the next three years. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on March 29, 2019
Q: Hi there 5i. With a pending takeover; I am wondering if there is an opportune time to sell my shares in GS or if I should hang onto them in the event there is an increase in value or a trade off in shares of the buyer, or are there other options? I am currently down approx. 13%. Thank You so much for your excellent service. Glynn
Read Answer Asked by Glynn on March 28, 2019
Q: Have any of the big 6 Canadian banks ever cut their dividends and if yes can you please provide specifics as to when, by what magnitude.
Many thanks for your service,
Stevr
Read Answer Asked by Steve on March 28, 2019
Q: Curious to hear your thoughts on starting a position in Markel (about a 3% position). The stock has got beaten up lately and from what I've read some of this weakness seems to be from the Equities they hold being down with the rest of the market when they reported earnings last. Many of these have recovered well. It looks like a good US stock for a TFSA because it doesn't pay a dividend. Planning to hold for 15+ years.
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on March 27, 2019
Q: Seems to be alot of talk about not being in US banks and some are saying even shorting the sector. Your thoughts? Canadian banks to fair any better?
Thanks for your help
Read Answer Asked by Dale on March 25, 2019
Q: With low, stagnant interest rates are US and, or CAD banks a hold or a sell?
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on March 25, 2019
Q: Hello,
I have held FSZ for a few years now (small position of less around 1%). The share price has not moved basically since mid-2013. I am very happy with the dividend (another increase this quarter) and it appears to me they are a well managed company.

I know they operate in a sector that is not favorable but are there any catalysts on the horizon that might be a positive for the share price in the mid to long term or should one simply hold this for the income?

Would National Bank eventually buy this out (I know this is speculation but had to ask)?

And, what would be a good target % to hold in a well diversified income portfolio inside an RRSP for the average investor? I have full positions in BNS and SLF.

Thanks,
Dan
Read Answer Asked by Daniel on March 25, 2019
Q: Good morning Peter
I own shares of GWO. If I were to sell them now, to take advantage of this buyback offer, could you explain how I would determine the price for each share. Is it market price or some price I determine between $30 and $35?
Also do you recommend sell all of my GWO shares if they trigger a capital gain?
Thank You
Read Answer Asked by Jean on March 25, 2019
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