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Q: I am thinking of rebalancing the weighting of my holdings of common stock among the five large Canadian Banks. The banks represent 20% of my stock portfolio, more or less in equal parts, except for TD (of which I hold less). I'm looking for yield and quality, with a bias towards "hold" not "trade". I consider capital growth a bonus not a goal. I'm retired. I spend my investment income but retain capital. Do you have particular preferences? Do you think that a 20% allocation to financial services is in an acceptable range?
Read Answer Asked by Carl on July 26, 2016
Q: I am reviewing my HCG holding and need help with a few metrics. The LTD, while it has come down is still at $41/share ($2.9b/70m). Is this a level of debt that one should be concerned about? Also expected earnings growth of 7%($4.11-4.70) does not seem great over the next 2 years. Finally despite the recent share buy-back, total shares appear to have grown 69 to 70 million. I have taken these numbers from RBC Direct.
Your comments as usual are appreciated.
Mike
Read Answer Asked by michael on July 25, 2016
Q: Can you please comment on VISA earnings. Can you please clarify when do I qualify for dividend.
I buy stock on ex-dividend date do i get dividend. If not how many days in advance i need to buy inorder to get dividend.

Thanks for the great service.
Read Answer Asked by Hector on July 22, 2016
Q: Hello,I would like to invest in element or Fsz Fiera,and would like your opinion on which one would be best for dividend,safety of capital,and better management.
Or would you have a better choice?I already have 3% in TD but have room for one more financial stock.
Thanks,Brad,great work
Read Answer Asked by Brad on July 21, 2016
Q: I have owned these two companies for a couple of years as part of a well diversified portfolio - both geographic and by industry. Financials in the US have been relatively flat for nearly a decade and I am wondering if there is a case to be made for owning US financials when Canadian financials have done better and pay a nice dividend. I am comfortable that these two stocks are near the top of the class so it is not the companies that I question. Would you deem it reasonable to hold only Canadian financials at this time and to invest the US dollars in other areas?

Appreciate your insight.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on July 20, 2016
Q: There is a report in the G&M today that it may be time to trim BMO as it may be a little over priced now based on its historicals. Interesting I was thinking the same a few days ago and am contemplating selling my holdings. I have not yet sold as I really don't see much to buy at this point from an income perspective. Thoughts on BMO and possible stocks to rotate into? Thanks in advance.
Read Answer Asked by Mark on July 20, 2016
Q: I am retired, have a 50/50 asset mix, moderate risk tolerance, and hold GWO (along with financials TD and BNS) in a diversified portfolio. If interest rates stay low (or go lower) for say the next 5 or 10 years, this could reduce insurers' income, push them to consider riskier investments, and raise their actuarial liabilities. Interest rates have been declining for years, so insurers have faced this reality for years already, but I'm wondering at what point the low interest environment really hurts their bottom line and financial strength. What am I missing in this assessment? Should I sell GWO? Thank you for your advice. Ted
Read Answer Asked by Edward on July 14, 2016
Q: Good Morning 5i,

I am looking to replace my shares in Bank of America ( BAC). I have held it in my US account now for more than 2 years, and it really has done nothing, it has actually in that span of time gone down in value. No growth what so ever.

I realize the US market isn't your field of expertise, but i thought you would know of a US Financial ( including Investment banks), possibly something smaller and more Regional that looks good going forward that pays a small dividend, and has good growth prospects?

Thanks,

Stephen



Read Answer Asked by Stephen on July 14, 2016
Q: My 1st week as a brand-new member and I have to say, just love your site! I'm a small investor with $5000 that I would like to put into the financials, in some way. Sounds like you're not fond of the ETF commissions but maybe with this amount, that would be the best option for someone like me? Or, should I buy say, $1500-ish of 3 banks or would you put the whole amount into one bank and if so, which one? I don't really want the life insurance companies at this time and wondered if you could recommend an ETF that doesn't have them in it. I'd be very grateful for any help you can provide. Thanks so much, Peter.
Read Answer Asked by Jill on July 13, 2016
Q: Good morning,

I own GWO and IFC for an aggregate position of about 3.5% in my portfolio. What do you recommend as a guideline allocation for "insurance" in one's portfolio?
If I'm low at 3.5%, would you recommend I add to my existing holdings or initiate a position in Sun Life?

Thank you,
Robert
Read Answer Asked by Robert on July 08, 2016
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