Investment Q&A

Q: Good morning 5i,
I own E-L Financial Corp's preferred shares ELF.PR.F, which I bought 4 years ago yielding 5.5% at the time. The shares are now lower and yield almost 6%, so I'm thinking of adding more to my portfolio (currently a 1% weighting). Other than interest rate risk, is there anything about this particular issue that would not make it a good candidate for long-term income? Many thanks in advance,
Brian

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Read Answer Asked by Brian on August 26, 2013

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Q: Hello,
I would like to hold the model portfolio but have to add them over time. I am interested in starting the first couple in either growth or income. Out of the model portfolio, which stocks would you recommend that I add first?

Thank you.

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Read Answer Asked by Thomas on August 25, 2013

Q: CHW - buying back stock again! Is this a prudent move at this stage. Would appreciate your opinion on this Co.

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Read Answer Asked by Robert on August 23, 2013

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Q: I'm thinking of loaning my son- a university student, $50,000 to invest to help pay for school and pay a lot less tax than me! What 2 or 3 stocks would you suggest to generate income and capital gains but not too risky? I was thinking TD, BNS, crescent point.
Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Maggie on August 22, 2013

Q: Hello 5i Team. I am thinking at purchasing KKR and GS and would appreciate your opinion on these two US stocks.

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Read Answer Asked by John on August 22, 2013

Q: Hi 5i I have a 1.8% weighting in Aston Hill, I'm down approx.
10% I'm thinking of bringing the weighting up to 3%. I usually buy my stocks in 3 purchases until I have a 5% percent weighting
if the stock justifies it. What are your thoughts onAston Hill
Thx Gerry

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Read Answer Asked by Gerry on August 22, 2013

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Q: Pundits seem to recommend BNS, TD & RY. I have BMO and CM, both of them paying better dividends than the other three. I also notice that, when bank stocks go up, BMO goes up more than BNS and goes down less when bank stocks drop. Comment?

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Read Answer Asked by Edward on August 21, 2013

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Q: reading some good reports about the CAN banks in the next 12 months
I presently have the Royal wondering if I should buy more of them or another one

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Read Answer Asked by peter on August 20, 2013

Q: First National Financial (FN) has an average volume of 17,566 shares traded. Today, it traded 1,120,311 shares, up 47 cents. Have any idea what is going on here?

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Read Answer Asked by Ian on August 20, 2013

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Q: Good Evening,
your opinion and your thoughts on CANACCORD FINANCIAL please.
thanks,

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Read Answer Asked by David on August 20, 2013

Q: Your opinion on EGI Financial please.

Thanks Gord

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Read Answer Asked by Gordon on August 19, 2013

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Q: I am considering buying Toronto Dominion, Royal and Nova Scotia bank shares. I am a long term investor looking for stability, security and dividend income.

Is this a good move at this time?

Thank you, Vicki Edgelow

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Read Answer Asked by Vicki on August 19, 2013

Q: Good morning,
I have been hearing if interest rates rise bank stocks would be a good place to be. What is your opinion on ZEB verses individual bank stocks or a similar ETF. thanks......Carl

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Read Answer Asked by Carl on August 19, 2013

Q: I am a new member. What is your opinion of Mortgage Investment Corps? Could you comment on the 2 that I hold. Firm Capital (FC) and Timbercreek (TMC).
Thanks
Jim

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Read Answer Asked by William James (Jim) on August 19, 2013

Q: Can you please give me your opinion on Loyds Banking

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Read Answer Asked by Andrew on August 17, 2013

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Q: Hi Peter,
In our children's in-trust accounts, I am currently considering replacing CPX (Capital Power) which has a stable dividend but low growth with BNS (Scotiabank) for a bit more growth as well as a stable dividend. Please comment. Thanks!

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Read Answer Asked by Helen on August 17, 2013

Q: You last commented on AGF Management in May. The company has been on a tear lately, pays a high dividend, and appears to be very popular with investors. I would appreciate an update. Would it be a good hold in an income portfolio for the long haul?

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Read Answer Asked by Paul W on August 16, 2013

Q: Hi Guys! What are your thoughts on DFN for income?

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Read Answer Asked by Keith on August 16, 2013

Q: Hi Peter and Team,

I know its way too early to discuss Third Point Re, TPRE as a company, however, knowing that the CEO is a veteran and their Chief Investor is Dan Loeb, do you think this could be a long term hold?

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Read Answer Asked by Graham on August 15, 2013

Q: Hi Peter, I have held CWB for many years, and while I appreciate its stability, I need my money to work harder than the return I have seen for the past few years. Would you endorse a switch of some these funds to EQI? I already have some EQI. CWB=6%, EQI=2.5% currently.
Thanks in advance.

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Read Answer Asked by JAIME on August 15, 2013