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Q: I recently asked a question about a substitute for SLF for tax selling purposes. I was wondering what you might think about a US substitute for slf? I know there is no dividend tax benefit. But, I will be rebuying whatever I buy in a RIF, therefore no tax consequences.
thanks for the great service as always
Read Answer Asked by joseph on February 06, 2019
Q: Hi there: What is the different between these 2 stocks? They have an attractive yield of around 6% , with a P/E <10, P/B < 1, and P/S < 1. Would that make this a bargain then, or is there something I overlook. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by DAVID on February 06, 2019
Q: I currently own ECN for a total weight of 5.3 % , I am thinking to make it a 3.5% weight and put the cash into VB. ECN is held in non rrsp account so I would be paying taxes on capital gains or just keep ECN as the momentum is good at the moment and analyst are increasing their target prices. At what weight would you sell some? I already own SLF and BNS for financial sector.
Thanks
Dolores
Read Answer Asked on February 06, 2019
Q: My son is looking to add a financial company to his TFSA. He is 21 years old so has a long investment horizon. Which do you like better GSY or ECN? His only financial holding is BNS which he holds outside his TFSA.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on February 06, 2019
Q: I would appreciate your assessment of these two holdings. For CYB, would you be able to get some information on the global investment portfolio, in addition to your comments? The fund has done well over time, except recently.
Thanks, as always!
Read Answer Asked by Sigrid on February 05, 2019
Q: I bought Fiera some time ago and am at a loss, but, do appreciate the dividend being paid. I am a senior, very conservative investor and a "buy and hold" investor to a serious fault. Please advise if the dividend is sustainable. Should this be sold or can I buy more to bring my cost down? I know you are not a fan of averaging down. Please suggest other stocks that provide a good dividend and have a favourable outlook.
Thank you for your great service.
Read Answer Asked by Stella on February 05, 2019
Q: Good afternoon 5i,
On Dec 5 Terry asked this question:
Which company would you recommend for a proxy to SLF tax loss selling? IAG or GWO? I dont like MFC because they cut their dividend in 2008.
Thanks

I don't mind mfc that much and besides, I will only be holding it for a month. Can I get your updated view on what would be a good placeholder for Slf, no conditions of any kind applied?
thanks
Read Answer Asked by joseph on February 04, 2019
Q: Can you comment on the prospects and yield for this new listing
Read Answer Asked by Kim on February 04, 2019
Q: 2:10 PM 1/29/2019
Hi: I am concerned about deteriorating trade relations between Canada and China. Could you please indicate which of the big 6 Canadian banks and big 3 Insurance have business in China and what percent of their entire business is located there.
Thank you.......... Paul K
Read Answer Asked by Paul on January 29, 2019
Q: Hi Peter, Ryan, and team,

In a recent post in Stock Chase, Barry Schwartz was commenting on MFC and gave it a "Don't Buy" rating, for reasons similar to 5i's. He then goes on to say that "he avoids this sector".

Is there a compelling reason to own SLF (or any other insurer) in the Financial Sector?

Our sector holdings across all accounts are BNS at 2%, GSY at 3.8%, SLF at 2%, TD at 6%, and TRI at 0.9%.

Should we 'stay the course' and keep things as they are, or should changes be made?

As always, I really value your advice.
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on January 29, 2019
Q: Hi 5i

I would like your opinion on BAM.A
Risk level? scale from 1 to 10 with 10 being the best.
What sector would you class this stock under?
Is this a stock I can buy and forget?
Is this stock at a good buy point today?

Thanks

Read Answer Asked by Stephen on January 29, 2019
Q: Can you please rate these four banks in terms of growth and least affected by a downturn.
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Read Answer Asked by James on January 29, 2019
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