Investment Q&A

Q: MFC is a cheaper stock and lower P/E than SLF, so why would you prefer SLF

Q: I am looking to buy some US bank stock and am looking at both JPM and BAC. Both have gone through difficult times and look like they have some upside. Do you agree with that? if so, is there one of these you prefer or another US$ bank you would alternatively recommend.
Thanks for all your advice.

Q: GWO
Hi Peter
What do you think of this stock going forward for a 5 year hold . I already own Manulife and Sunlife . I have had it for quite awhile . Is it worth it or should I sell and buy more Sunlife.
Candi

Q: Hello Peter and 5i Team,
I have a general investment question regarding interest rates and how they affect the market sectors.
I have done done a significant amount of reading and some research on the topic ( not to mention office debates) but find conflicting information.
I know this is a complex topic but I'm sure some of the members would like to read your perspectives on the affects of increased interest rates on the market sectors such as the Financials and 'Life' insurances companies.
Thanks,
Paul

Q: Hi Peter and gang. What can you tell me about TIL Capital (TIL)
Earning per share first quarter of 0.69 seems to bode well for a stock priced in the $9.00 range. Your insight is much appreciated.
Guy R

Q: Do you have any comments on the drop in Laurentian Bank's unit price the last few days? Being as LB seems solid and has a decent dividend history we are interested in this bank for some retirement income. Maybe it is a good time to purchase some shares? Many thank you,Len

Q: I have 4 half positions in my US account and want to top one of them up to a full position, which would you suggest? NWL,KMP,JPM,CPG

Q: Hi 5i,

Your thoughts on TMX group. Do you think it is a buy at these levels? It seems to have pulled back a small amount.

Thank you.

Q: Hello 5i: recently the Canadian banks have shown decent results. Can you tell me why their stock prices have dropped over the past few days.

Thanks

Q: PWB-T Pacific Western Bank. IAG have a $8 target on it. Is an online bank, what are your thoughts on this for a small position

Q: I am looking for a higher dividend paying Financial equity for my income portfolio and would appreciate your comments on FN, MTG, MKP, AGF.B, and CFN. Which one would you prefer for a long-term hold and why? Thanks!

Q: EQI.New shareholder,Smoothwater been buying some $322k shares @ $9.45 to $9.50 from Aug 19 to Aug 25 according to Canadian Insider.Please provide your expert advice on whether it is an entry point now CSS.Really confused & disturbed by the instructions In my humble opinion,the instructions should be FOR or AGAINST.Are the brokers biased as there maybe equity financing coming by TFI for the purchase of CSS BNS.The market today reacted unfavourably to its results.Did it make a loss provision for its operations in the Carriben It s bigger than that of CIBC($500k provision in the last Qtr) & Royal(sold its operations at a loss at beginning of the year)Both BNS & TD are the favourities of fund managers.I am waiting for an entry point Thanks a lo

Q: Why has ahf.to gone up so much, about 30% in the last two weeks? Time to buy some more shares or wait till it settles a little? I have a 2% position right now. Thanks

Q: Hi team:

I have hold CFN for awhile and lost some money
did the last quarter results met expectations ?
is the dividend still safe ?
I wonder if I could sell and put my funds in HCG
which I had a very small position
thanks!
Michael

Q: PeterYour thoughts on BNS results
Stan

Q: Hello Peter,
From my understanding, the Canadian Banks typically are considered good value when their PE ratios are under 15. I am noticing that the ratios are getting close to 15 (i.e TD). From a technical standpoint, the RSI is still good (under 70) so am wondering if you would consider the banks approaching full value on fundamentals. I understand there is more to considering full value (ROE values etc), but when the banks approach PE of 15, is it time to reduce the weightings. Thanks for your advice. umed

Q: My RY and BNS stocks have soared over 15% of my portfolio. Should I sell. If I do, which financial stock would you recommend. Do you think a switch to MFC or SLF would be appropriate. Thanks

Q: My plan is to invest in the Canadian financial sector. Not sure if I should invest in a Canadian bank etf or perhaps in a Canadian financial etf containing the banks and other financial institutions.
I would appreciate your comments.

Q: Hi 5i,

I am curious, you often recommend BNS over other canadian banks yet of the main canadian banks it looks as though TD is in the best position to expand into the US. I know the dividend yield is slightly lower then BNS yet the growth of all the canadian banks seems to match each other. Would TD not be a better choice for growth/yield over a 2-3 yr time frame? Or are we splitting hairs a bit here?

Q: With regard to Mark's question about BMO's covered call bank etf (ZWB) compared to individual bank stocks. I feel these covered call bank etf's are the biggest pieces of garbage you can buy. Take a look at their distributions from a historical perspective and you can see how their monthly distributions have gone from roughly 12 cents per month to currently under 7 cents a month. Compare that to the banks continually increasing dividend and the better investment, in my mind, is a no brainer. If you've held any of the Canadian banks for any length of time you're probably generating above a 5% yield and each time the banks' raise their dividend that yield climbs higher. Its a beautiful thing.

Apologies for the mini rant but I think its important to look at these two investments from a historical perspective, especially with regard to the distribution/dividend and yield.