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Q: KFS
I have kingsway in my RRSP. I have been slowly changing my rrsp account to more resemble the model portfolio. KFS has had a good year should i keep it or sell it.
Read Answer Asked by David on August 13, 2014
Q: Hi Peter,
I purchased FSZ in November 2013, and am down close to 16%. What is causing this decline and do you expect it to continue? Do you still feel comfortable with your B+ rating? How risky do you consider the stock?
I saw from a recent question you don't consider it a "sell" at this level. Do you consider this a good time to add to a small position?
Thanks for everything. I'd be lost without your guidance!
Read Answer Asked by Brenda on August 12, 2014
Q: fsz
Hi- Fiera recently announced June assets under management, but did not include a comparison to May or previous months. I can't find more info on the Fiera site or archived news. Are the assets under mnanagement increasing or decreasing? Is that why Fsz is going down? I wanted to add to my small position.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Pat on August 11, 2014
Q: re:TD + ("Canada's" 6 biggest banks)

catching up a little late on my reading... have a 10% position in TD. Read an article which said...

"""Canada’s six biggest banks - Toronto-Dominion Bank (NYSE:TD), Royal Bank of Canada (NYSE:RY), Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS), Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (NYSE:CM), Bank of Montreal (NYSE:BMO) and National Bank of Canada (OTCPK:NTIOF) - had their outlooks cut to negative from stable by Standard & Poor’s because of regulatory changes that could affect bondholders."""

the comment continued with

"""S&P says the outlook revision reflects its "expectation of reduced potential for extraordinary government support arising from implementation of the proposed new elements of the resolution framework for Canadian banks.""""

I am up 12% and have very minimal understanding about what this exactly says.... what is your recommendation please?

Thank you for all you do

Gord
Read Answer Asked by Gord on August 11, 2014
Q: Hi I just subscribed so I hope I am not doing something wrong. I searched for AGF.B on TSX. The search did not return any result. Hence my Question. (If AGF.B has already been covered, my apologies)
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Question: I bought AGF.F around C$15 and the [mis]management of this firm has me very puzzled. Asset managers have been doing rather well in the most recent years to date.

Is this stock worth keeping? Has good yield but is this company a lost cause ? Or do you think they controlling family will have the guts to hire a few more outsiders and right the sorry ship?

Thank you

Dr Adam Okhai
AO:ls dicta
Read Answer Asked by Adam on August 11, 2014
Q: Hi Peter and Team,
Quick thoughts on Encore Capital Group, ECPG.US
Read Answer Asked by Graham on August 11, 2014
Q: Hello again,

I'd like to have your opinion on E-L Financial Corp Ltd (ELF.TO). They offer life insurance and wealth management products, employee benefit plans, and financial services.

It's a 2B cap company with absolutly no coverage. Its very illiquid and trade at less than 4 times TTM earnings! It has a very low debt and is trading at 0.73 x book value. The stock has more than double in two years, yet nobody seems to be interested by that company. They also seem to like special dividend. What are your thoughts ? It looks like a very good value play on the long term to get some exposure to insurances ? Have you ever have contacts with management?

Thank you very much
Read Answer Asked by Olivier on August 07, 2014
Q: What is the better buy - Visa V @$211.or MasterCard MA @$75. BNN guests were about equal in their preference.
Perhaps there are other prospects that are better than either. Thank you AWS
Read Answer Asked by Alan W. on August 06, 2014
Q: Hi 5i Team,
In your response to Monika, you mention that National Bank (NA) is usually discounted because of its size and Quebec base. Is there something they could do to unlock value and get a higher multiple? In other words, what could management do to get them priced more like the other major Canadian banks?
Read Answer Asked by Mike on August 05, 2014
Q: Hi Peter and Team,
Quick thoughts on Ocwen Financial, OCN.US
Read Answer Asked by Graham on August 05, 2014
Q: For life insurers such as SLF, I have heard many times that higher interest rates will help them because of higher earnings in their bond portfolios. But, higher interest rates should also result in capital losses on bond portfolios. Can you explain this apparent conflict?

Thanks,
Read Answer Asked by Hans on July 31, 2014
Q: FSZ - Hi guys, first question - Fiera is down, probably because they have said that there were errors in their annual reporting for all funds for 2013 - then do not adequately explain the impact of the errors - amateur mistake and poor communication. May be a buying opportunity but could you investigate and reassure me please? Here is the post: announces that it has filed revised version of each of the Funds' annual management report of fund performance (together, the "MRFPs") for the year ended December 31, 2013. The MRFPs have been revised to correct errors contained in the graphs presented under the heading entitled Year-by-Year Returns.

Copies of the MRFPs as well as copies of the cover letters detailing the revised information are available through SEDAR at www.sedar.com or through Fiera's website at www.fieracapital.com
Read Answer Asked by Valerie on July 31, 2014
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