Investment Q&A

Q: Is POW a good stock to buy now, and why?

Q: Good morning
I would appreciate comments regarding investing in the Canadian financial sector versus US financials. This is in a tax sheltered account and currency volatility is not a concern. Thank you

Q: If you didn't own any banks but are realizing they are getting to attractive price points that have div yields only seen one other time in the last 25 years (covid), and you were considering TD or RY. TD looks attractive because of its bigger pullback due to US M&A mishaps, while RY has not pulled back nearly as much and has been stable. TD having the bigger div but RY outperforming TD by a pretty big margin over every time frame. Which would you chose today, TD for valuation or RY for long term outperformance? This is for a long term hold. Thx

Q: the US banks are beaten up, now that Biden and McCarthy worked out the deal that US would not default
what would be a good entry point for MS?
it is now at 83 US
thanks
Michael

Q: Do you attach any significance to the recent earnings and volatility? Thanks Jim

Q: Buy BN or BAM? why?

Q: What headwinds could these companies face given a higher interest rate scenario and maybe some mismatch L/A..or possible loan loss provisions?

Q: Dear Peter et al!

I am not good in coming up with limericks! If I were, I would somehow use Peter/Ryan and TD/BNS/BN in a limerick ! If I said you folks sound like a broken record it would be rude. May I say you sing that lovely tune that consists of notes TD/BNS/BN/RY always! Faithfully endorsing a buy on the above mentioned stocks.

But here is my question based on my mild bewilderment! On one hand your faith in BN is linked strongly to Mr. Bruce Flatt's managerial skills. But on the other hand BNS's CEO didn't meet your approval and you were at best very tepid in welcoming him! TD's foray into the M&A domain was a disaster!

Having said that my faith in your suggestions is unshakable! With this in mind, can you rank order these stocks in terms of priority of buying at this stage. How long do you think one has to wait for these stocks to return to decent price range. a year or two or three? Your crystal ball is lot clearer than mine!!

These are going to be held in our TFSAs and plan to buy and forget about them for a while! Keepers and not traders!

Mano

Q: I have both of the above ETF's. Thinking of selling all of ZWB and adding to ZEB . While I like the high yield of the covered calls I think there is better opportunity for capital appreciation. with ZEB. as the values of all the banks are down. This would be aa long term hold. Your thoughts .

Q: Do you recommend purchasing any of these banks right now, especially with those with foreign investments?

Q: What is your favourite etf for Canadian banks? Is CPD a good way to gain exposure to them?

Q: With major concerns over Canadian mortgage debt, how stable are the major banks to mortgage defaults? How will they be able to withstand such losses?

Q: Financials RY in particular seem to be "down" this past week, is there a reason why?

seems to me that all of the american banking issues are old news or am I not understanding the bigger picture ?

your insight and macro interpretation for my learning please

thanks

Ernie

Q: Do you feel it is time to drop Canadian banks and move on to something better for income?

Q: your thoughts please on the quarter?

Thx

Q: WHICH IS THE BETTER BUY AT THIS TIME,TODAY BNS OR BMO?

Q: Hi Peter,

Hopefully it won't time out (if that's the problem)....I saved the question and I just did a copy and paste.

Hi Peter,
I asked if you got my question sent on May 11 and 5i responded saying you didn't get it an to re-send it....here it is:

Regarding Timour's question on CBDC's posted the 11th May, I get the impression the response seems "positive" on CBDC's. I was a bit surprised that their was no mention of how this would affect each and everyone of us with the retail CBDC's. The idea is to get rid of cash completely, which would give central banks absolute control of the money of each individual, not me saying that, here's a 57 sec. video from the top guy of the BIS (a must watch):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9IimgEyjy4&ab_channel=ForbesBreakingNews

If an individual can ONLY open an account at the central bank of his/her country, then we would be at the mercy of the rules and regulations of that central bank and no other bank to go to because there won't be any. Wouldn't that be a complete monopoly? This is a very serious matter that everyone should know about....nothing like this has ever been done.

Please check these links....they are opinions of very knowledgeable people:

https://www.cato.org/study/risks-of-cbdcs

https://off-guardian.org/2023/03/07/central-bank-digital-currency-is-the-endgame-part-1/

https://childrenshealthdefense.org/defender/central-bank-digital-currencies-what-they-are/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/norbertmichel/2023/03/06/cbdcs-not-just-a-different-form-of-money/?sh=241c275a21b6

In this link please listen to at least the 2nd. 2:50 min. video:

https://home.solari.com/blast-from-the-past-week-of-april-17-2023-prof-richard-werner-the-case-for-abundance/

https://childrenshealthdefense.org/defender/central-bank-digital-currencies-cbdcs-cola/

I know there's a lot of links, but please have a look at them....no rush :)

Would really appreciate your comments,

Thank you!

Q: Of these three, why do you prefer SLF? Is MFC a close second? Thanks as usual.

Q: It is my understanding if the HCG takeover does not close by May 20 the takeover offer increase to $44.25. Is that correct? If so how much more of a delay is required for the next increase in the takeover price?

Q: What is your favorite TSE sector for the rest of 2023 & 3 favorite stocks for price appreciation in that sector.

Thanks Richard