Investment Q&A

Q: In 2015, EFN issued a 4.25% debenture maturing in June 2020. In light of the company split, is this issued backed at all by ECN or just the assets of EFN?

Q: May I please have your opinion here at under $5. Thanks.

Q: Financials have a way of tanking hard during bear markets. I learned that first hand in 2009 when amongst the carnage I fortunately picked up several banks on the cheap. Now once again i'm looking at td bank for a solid Canadian stock purchase I regard this company as one of Canada's highest quality stocks. Ive read commentary from several sources to the effect that this stock is reasonably priced. And I certainly appreciate that it hasn't moved much this year and there are some tailwinds for financials currently. But bear markets seem to be the time to pick up bank stocks, not when everything seems rosy a decade into a bull market . With that said, would you add td here--or keep it on your watch list for the next severe correction. How would you personally play td.

Q: Can I have your view on the recent purchase of Jarislowsky Fraser Ltd by BNS. It doesn't seem to have affected the BNS stock price very much so wandering if this is going to be a good deal or not? Thanks.

Q: I realize that BNS is in your portfolio but if you were going to buy shares in a Canadian bank would you still suggest BNS as the top choice. I tend to lean toward Royal or TD as perhaps better choices at this time but would appreciate your opinion and thoughts on how each of the banks is positioned for best growth and how you would rank the three banks for purchase now.

Q: What do you think of this company for US financial exposure and a play on rising rates? Is the valuation / growth outlook compelling? Thanks

Q: In view of the BNS deal with Jarislowsky Fraser, do you consider the valuation of GS adequate?

Q: What do you think of the above two rate re-set preferreds - good dividend yields currently of 6.863% and 6.796% respectively - have been pretty stable and though not that liquid - seem like a pretty good place to put some money for income?? would appreciate your opinion - regards - Karen

Q: Hi, I know you like GS for income and stock is cheap based on valuation.
What in your view is the risk level for the stock.
What is their full year revenue estimate for year ending June 2018
They recently had a departure of a main partner, do we know estimated revenue impact of that.
Thanks for your help.

Q: Hi 5i,

What is your take on Gluskin Sheff's earnings?

With the stock down over 5% today, do you view this as a more attractive buying opportunity, or would you wait till the markets stabilize?

Thanks

Q: I'm thinking of adding bank exposure, during this correction. Are the U.S banks more appealing to buy than the Cdn banks ?

Q: Hello Peter, Ryan & Co.
The Canadian banks are core holdings in my portfolio, which I intend to hold for a very long time. I am a bit perplexed, however, at the recent selloff. I recognize that the current pullback/correction in the market is very broad, but it seems to have been triggered by a fear of rising interest rates - don't banks & insurance companies actually benefit from rising rates? The banks' shares seem to have fallen as much as the interest-sensitive stocks this week (like REITs & utilities), which makes no sense to me. Can you explain?

Q: Greetings,

I have some cash that I am planning on adding to my financial sector weightings - given the 20% fewer mortgages currently being written by the big banks, I suspect this will have some impact to their overall results. Given this and the insurers being cheaper right now, where would you add - the insurers or the banks.

Q: Hi 5i: I'm still considering a purchase of AFLAC. The news regarding employee complaints seems no worse, though a few legal firms have made it a point of announcing that they are investigating. Re its quarterly report, I find it hard to decide how well it's doing given the tax effects and yen currency effects. What is your assessment? Do you think it's buyable yet?

Q: in Dec. I added both ZBK and Bank of America to my portfolio...
with the correction, I am thinking of selling ZBK and adding JP Morgan instead...
the concentration will hopefully provide a greater return ( at less cost )!
appreciate your comments on this strategy ( and if you prefer an alternative U.S. financial instead )
ed in montreal

Q: Good Day Please rate in order for dividend safety, dividend growth and stock growth. I have no life insurers in my portfolio. Looking for an 8 year hold

Q: Would you assume greater upside potential for Keycorp or bank of America at these levels?

Q: I would like to combine JPM with two new other US positions in a US$ portfolio to achieve a good mix in the financial sector. Wondering what your thoughts are about adding an investment company like SCHB or AMTD or is there another entity that you suggest?....and also an insurance company that you would suggest that would benefit from rising US interest rates? (I currently hold SLF in a Cdn$ portfolio.)....Thanks

Q: Banks-increase in interest rates, no increase in savings rates, spread widening.
Insurance Co’s-increase in yield on long term bonds,thus spreads widening.
What is your opinion on owning the above securities. I currently own all except FLI. Thinking of buyingFLI to diversify into insurance Co’s. Thank you for your help

Q: I would like your opinion as to whether you like SLF over FLI for exposure to insurance, FLI being somewhat diversified in Canada and the US? Do they hedge their US exposure?