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Q: Merging with BB&T once all the regulatory stuff is done. Do you think its worth holding onto?
Read Answer Asked by Lloyd on December 24, 2015
Q: Hello Peter and team;

In the Globe & Mail today, under the heading of Stock Analysis, they did some number crunching on some U.S. Insurance Companies.

In my U.S. portfolio i am looking to add a U.S. Insurance company. Out of the 4 companies they highlighted, which one would you recommend for growth, and value?

Thanks

Stephen
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on December 23, 2015
Q: In light of the fact there has been no indication of Canadian interest-rate movement, can you suggest a handful of U.S. insurers with decent dividends. And a ETF in that space as well.
Thanks for the great service
Read Answer Asked by Kyle on December 21, 2015
Q: Hi Peter I held this stock since I was first a member of 5 I I have never once been above water on this stock and it seems it is going from bad to worse .
Does 5 I still see merit in this bank or should one cut his losses and move on .?
Kind regards Stan
Read Answer Asked by Stan on December 21, 2015
Q: I'm thinking of selling BNS (4.5% of total portfolio) while I'm still up 8% and redeploy the cash.
I currently have PWF (1% Holding and down 10%), TD Bank (3.5% holding up 34%), MFC (1% holding and down 5%),
DH (1% holding and down 10%). Would you recommend holding on to BNS or sell and add to one or all of these other financials. Open to other suggestions as well. Merry Christmas
Read Answer Asked by Luca on December 21, 2015
Q: What is your opinion on AGF at these price levels. Any chance of a turn around for this company.
Read Answer Asked by DAVID on December 18, 2015
Q: I have held CIX for a couple years, and am about even on the stock price. It was bought for income, and has served OK in that regard, but looking at either BNS or CM, either could give me a dividend boost with perhaps a more positive outlook (?). Would you view this as a worthwhile trade, and if so, do you have preference between BNS and CM? Is there any catalyst on the horizon that would prompt you to hold CIX over a major bank?

Thank-you
Read Answer Asked by grant on December 17, 2015
Q: Hi Peter and Team,
Can you please provide your opinion on CBL at this juncture? There is significant buybacks, CEO Glassman just purchased 500,000 shares on the open market, and the company continues to deliver good operational results.
Read Answer Asked by Graham on December 17, 2015
Q: Higher rates are finally here. Since the guessing is over, time to invest in companies with insurance revenue. Could you rank these stocks from "profits the most from the rate hike plan" to "profits the least": PWF, POW, SLF, MFC? If there is too little difference for your taste, could you use the valuations and dividends to help the ranking. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Matt on December 17, 2015
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
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