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Q: I own 4 Canadian financial institutions (BNS, CM, RY and TD). No exposure to life insurance companies or U.S. financials. I would like to avoid U.S. financials. I find it very hard to trust management and it seems like there is always a scandal at a major U.S. bank. I use to own Wells Fargo thinking it was best in breed and they couldn't even avoid scandal. With the advantage of the CDN dividend and BMO and TD's exposure to the U.S. I prefer to get exposure to the U.S. that way.

My question is whether I should sell CM since it is more exposed to the CDN economy than the others and purchase BMO instead for their U.S. midwest exposure? I am not opposed to getting U.S. banking exposure through an ETF like XLF perhaps. Which strategy do you favour? Each bank is currently 3-4% of my portfolio.

Thanks,
Jason
Read Answer Asked by Jason on November 14, 2016
Q: Hi there

I was thinking of investing about 2.5% of a diversified portfolio in Fairfax Financial as a bit of a hedge on the maket not really going the way it is going now - up. But I see today Fairfax is removing many of it hedging positions betting the market would decline. Two questions:

1) Will this cost them much to get out of these contracts and will this affect their next quarter results?

2) Given it has pulled way back from its highs do you see it as a buy here?

Much thanks

Stuart
Read Answer Asked by Stuart on November 14, 2016
Q: Subsequent to TD'recent $600m offer,GMP stated that it will retain its stake in Richardsons GMP.As a result both GMP & its Pref.B dropped.Reportedly,any 1 of the 3 owners(Gmp,its investment advisors & Richardsons family) can trigger a sale after Nov 15.Please update situation.Also,how much is TD's $600m worth in terms of the stock price for GMP.Appreciate your usual great advices & services.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on November 14, 2016
Q: Greetings Peter et all,
I am in need of your astute assistance.
Scenario:
A 58 year old with failing health. (10-15 years?)
With approx 600K to deploy...I require approx 4K tax free from dividend and stock appreciation to maintain a life.
Need appropriately safe investments to achieve above.

Small, safe, manageable, tax friendly.

Two example vehicles would be very much appreciated thank-you

Be well my friends
Read Answer Asked by Alex on November 09, 2016