Investment Q&A

Q: Hi

Could I have your opinion on The Bank of Nova Scotia 5.50% 5 Year Rate Reset Preferred Shares, Series 36

Thank you

Q: I noticed recent insider buying in OneMain Holdings. Is this stock too risky to buy?

Q: What do you think of the credit quality of Fairfax, in regards to preferred shares?
Anything to be concerned about?

As always, thanks..

Q: In a response to a recent question, you said that you could see Cannacord increasing by 50% or more in value with better capital markets. My question is this. Do capital markets usually improve before the price of oil increases (as I assume CF is largely dependent on activity in the oil patch) or after an increase or could a continued lower price also stimulate activity as the strong take out the weak? Guess I am wondering what type of catalysts to look for when deciding whether to continue to hold this.

Appreciate your insight.

Paul F.

Q: Your thoughts on the recent purchase.

Q: What do you think of this US bank. Ron

Q: Hi there - can I ask for your opinion on PRA group? Analysts seem to have mixed opinions on the company, but it looks interesting based on some of the reading I've done. It's down heavy this morning after what looks like a minor miss.

Thanks much.

Q: Do you think BNS will meet expectations when reporting this week? And would a sale make sense before or after their numbers are released??

Q: Hi. Could you please comment on recent earnings, dividend increase, outlook etc? Much appreciated.

Q: What do you think of this etf ?

Q: what is 5I position on bns exiting the asia market ? Was it not for bns foreign exposure the basis for your recommendation?

Q: MFC has recently had a substantial pullback. Is there a reason to be concerned? At over 4% yield, would you consider it a buy at these levels? Thanks.

Q: I have a full position in the major banks and a half position in NA. I sold NA this morning after it dropped $1100, and all the other banks are down big time as well. What hit the fan?

Q: Hello,

What do you think about replacing TD (5% loss) with IGM?

Thanks
Marios

Q: Could you comment on recent results ?

Q: Hi Team:
Interesting article in Saturday`s Globe about negative interest rates. I have held a # of Cdn
bank stocks for years & have benefited from their dividends & rarely check their stock prices. It is interesting to note the conflicting views in the article concerning the ramifications of going negative. If Canada joins the sub zero fraternity, what effect would this have on the shares of my Cdn Banks?
Thanks: Jerry

Q: How serious is the risk of competition from financial technology companies? If competition becomes a threat, would banks like bns not just buy the fintech companies? I would appreciate your thoughts.

Q: Could I get some fundamentals on CHW please: what do you think of the balance sheet, particularly debt level, payout ratio on the dividend, and how well are they accounting for potential bad debts? What do you think of the income statement and how are they going to grow revenue. How would they compare with EFN? Thanks for your help.

Q: Is there a correlation between EFN's falling stock price and Trinity Industries? Should there be any concern or should I add to my position in EFN? Thanks.

Q: The big 6 Canadian banks are amongst the world's strongest & safest banks.BNS rated 18th in 2012 & 7th in 2013 strongest ,whereas CM is the only one to appear between 2012 to 2015(3rd,3rd,15th & 18th respectively).All @ historical low PE.eg BNS @ 9.7(trailing) & 9.3(forward).Majority of guests on BNN opined that there are short term headwinds plus "short" by Americans,but recommended hold for 2 years or longer.They have generated decent & stable returns over timer expect for last year.Please advise if the negative factors including the effect of sharp drop in oil prices & its knock on effects are priced in.Each stated that the loan exposure to oil is no more than 2% & it is manageabl.,All report next week with BNS on March 1.