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Q: I need to sell a Stock for my riff payment shortly and am considering selling IGM Financial. Question why is this stock trading at near low for the year. 52 week range is shown at 33.32.-47.45. Todays quote is 35.89. My dividend is 5.75%. What would be your recommendation. ? Ernie
Read Answer Asked by Ernie on December 17, 2015
Q: Fiera is hitting new lows,with over 50% of its dealings in the non equities , bonds etc has any of its funds failed or possibly in trouble and therefore scaring away investors.Should I continue to hold? What are your thoughts going forward.
Read Answer Asked by John on December 15, 2015
Q: I know that you don't cover US stocks, but you answered questions re BX.US a few times before, so I'll give it a shot. Your last comments re Blackstone were quite favorable, but the stock has been falling and now it is down 30% from June high. I hold some (to the total of 3%) in my non-reg account, and I am thinking about averaging down and buying more (to add another 2%) after current sell-off. What's your opinion? Do you see it as a buy, hold, or sell at current prices/situation? You mentioned before that "it a decent alternative investment, but one that needs to be held throughout a cycle". How would it perform in the short-to-mid term with the US rates rising? - Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Michael on December 13, 2015
Q: CBL has turned into a falling knife. Past commentary suggest that the company may go private. Is going private essentially a forced sale at depressed prices? More specifically, would it have the effect of locking-in current shareholders' losses, or is there any way shareholders can benefit from a post-private recovery? Is it fear of this event that is now driving the price down?
Read Answer Asked by John on December 10, 2015
Q: Hello- I found this article interesting and concerning:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/inside-the-market/big-yields-in-banks-preferred-share-offerings-raise-questions/article27653310/?cmpid=rss1
In your opinion, what does this say about the banks' need to raise capital, and about their long term view of interest rates and the economy here in Canada? Should we be nervous?
Read Answer Asked by Pat on December 09, 2015
Q: Hi Team, Thanks for the super fast response on my LB question. In closing you say: "We would not see it as an must-own name." I am wondering if you could please expand on that comment. My information shows this stock is a dividend "aristocrat" and LB's stock price performance has exceeded that of the major banks YTD and over the last 1 year. Over the last five years it is a middle of the pack performer. Any further thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks again, Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on December 09, 2015
Q: Hi Team, Can you please let me know what you think about LB's just-announced Treasury Offering of Common Shares via Bought Deal at $52.00. Do you know why they are raising the money and why the shares are being offered below the current market value of $53.89? Is this a positive step for the company and/or shareholders?
Thank you, Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on December 09, 2015
Q: can I get your opinion on starting a position in timbercreek (TMC)? although it has been on a LT steady decline, I'm interested in TMC for income and is currently yielding 9.6%, or should I avoid it due to housing market risks not fully priced in? thanks again...JOhn
Read Answer Asked by john on December 09, 2015
Q: Is there a bank etf that covers the big banks that you would recommend for kids that may not have enough yet to invest in a single bank stock, or would you recommend a specific bank stock instead just to eliminate fees? Thanks again. John
Read Answer Asked by john on December 09, 2015
Q: I have been considering buying ZWB and naturally prefer to buy when on sale. In light of the drop in bank prices, including this ETF, is this a particularly good or bad time to invest in ZWB for long-term investors seeking income? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Glen on December 09, 2015
Q: Hey Guys I'm looking at a couple of the asset managers that look rather interesting. Sprott closing at $1.97 with a yield of 6%, is the dividend sustainable? I know you can't say much about the company but looks like an interesting long term entry point for patient investors. Also Aston Hill closing at $0.285 with a yield of 7%. I know both names are higher risk but both look very interesting from a long term perspective. Both run by smart individuals , I think:)
Read Answer Asked by Chris on December 09, 2015
Q: FC-T has a high yield over 7%, which is a better return than any of it's convertible debentures. a free cash flow of 5.47M, However a book value of 10.28. They have never reduced their dividend. Do you see this company as a reasonable investment for income.
Read Answer Asked by l on December 03, 2015
Q: Hello 5i Team,

I was wondering if you could give me your thoughts on the current valuation of Ffh? Would this be a good long term investment for the next 10-15 yrs?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Keith on December 03, 2015
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