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Q: Hello 5i, I have a different company I wish to ask about. It is called Zions Bancorporation, ZION on Nasdaq. It took a real beating in the bank sector collapse. I am a strong believer in tactical asset allocation and was considering this stock. I know it will be a gruelling climb back to its "former glory". It has boosted its capital, reduced its preferred shares, and now the common share holders got a boost in dividends. Is this a sign that they are on a semi-straight path upwards?

Thanks very much.

Zen
Read Answer Asked by Zenon on June 02, 2013
Q: Good Morning: As things change and bond yields rise and the risk on play becomes more evident the U.S. market is being called the place to go. With 25K to invest which of Bank of America or Citigroup would be the best choice; or do you have a better idea? Already have aig which has done very well. Regards Michael
Read Answer Asked by michael on June 01, 2013
Q: Hello Peter and the 5i Team:

What is your opinion on CEW Equal Weight Bank and Lifeco ETF as a diversified investment in the financial sector? It would be about 8.4% of the overall portfolio. CEW holds 10 bank and insurance company stocks.

The purchase of CEW would be funded by the sale of TD, as I realize that 8.4% is too high a weighting for this one bank stock. A commentator on BNN suggested greater diversification in this sector going forward.

As usual, thanks in advance for your timely advice and excellent service.
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on May 29, 2013
Q: I hold a company called prospect capital for income symbol pesac would appreciate your opinion on it....thanks Barry
Read Answer Asked by BARRY on May 29, 2013
Q: Why does AHF Ashton Hill Financial continue to go down in up markets?
This is a very disappointing holding...
Your thoughts, thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Christopher on May 28, 2013
Q: Hi Peter and Team,

Another quick note on another internet banking company called First Internet Bankcorp, INBK. This company seems to be trading at a discount to book, however, they have the potential to grow rapidly and they also pay a dividend. Your thoughts?
Read Answer Asked by Graham on May 24, 2013
Q: Hi Peter and Team,

Quick thoughts on BOFI Holdings, BOFI. its an internet bank only it seems.
Read Answer Asked by Graham on May 24, 2013
Q: FTN - What do you think of these types of mutual fund corps? This year they started back up the dividends, think they are sustainable based on their assets?
Read Answer Asked by Zenon on May 24, 2013
Q: I have been following AGF Management for a while. It received some bad news a few weeks back, i.e. redemptions from the US were up(not sure what that means) and the CRA was intending to go after AGF for some reason. The stock gas risen since then which surprised me. Watching BNN 2 weeks ago, AGF was mentioned and the visitor said something about a family, but I missed the gist of it because of an interruption. I wonder if you could comment on all of this. Thanks in advance.
Read Answer Asked by Gary on May 23, 2013
Q: Regarding Home Capital: If housing prices decline, presumably more people would qualify for mortgages, if they still have jobs. More people would have the required down payment for the cheaper houses. Or do company earnings come from the size of the mortgage versus the volume of mortgages? Also, I read/heard somewhere that HC does not lend in the condo market, only detached homes, and they require a significant down payment. I just can't see any reason for shorting HC, except that someone had "said their loans are sub-prime." Actually, their loans might be even more prime than those of banks? What am I missing here?
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on May 22, 2013
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