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Q: The safest of financials have rallied a lot (big banks). I assume that investors will start going into the riskier financials. What do you think about buying a 1/2 position in a broker? Gluskin Sheff pays a 5% dividend, however there is that lawsuit overhang, so, I'm tilting towards Canacord Genuity. With the strength in the materials sector, do you expect $CF to start getting more contracts from that industry? I believe that's the core of their business? I could wait a quarter or two, but those stocks move very fast and my error in the past has been buying when everyone likes a stock (2014), rather than the other way around (summer 2016). Trying to change this, but as safely as possible. Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Matt on December 01, 2016
Q: Hi Team, Canaccord's reset preferred has been reset at the following rates: fixed 5 year = 3.8850% the variable rate is at 3.722%. Given that the spread between the 5 year Gov't and the 3 month Tbill is narrow at .163% Is it logic at this point in time to take a chance and convert from the fixed rate preferred to the variable rate preferred? If interest rates do go up will the variable reset out perform the fixed rate preferred?
Cheers David
Read Answer Asked by lori on September 06, 2016
Q: My question was on cannacord. Bought at $11.00 earnings don't look good and compensation is an issue. What company in the same space would fit as a replacement. I think I have dead money for a while. What in your opinion would be a fair takeover price.
Read Answer Asked by Helen on June 03, 2016
Q: I had to try out your new question format. If you had emoji's I would give it a happy face.
I would like to know which of these two companies you would pick for a 1 year hold or less. Capital appreciation, short term hold would be the push into one or another. Could you treat this as a trade over an investment. Also some of the reasoning behind your decision. I feel that they are at different ends of the spectrum in liquidity, value, type of business, technical, etc.. I am just looking for insight in how you might first make a decision to further research/purchase a stock for a trade (and/or for an investment), but mostly a trade. If you have another name you want to represent here over or instead of the two provided...Please feel free to do so. Thank You J
Read Answer Asked by Jeremy on April 18, 2016
Q: Hi Peter and team,

I would like your thoughts on the recent partnership deal with Credit Suisse and also what your outlook is on CF in the near-term? I would have thought they'd be showing more correlation to the market and resources sector rising of late. Do you think if there continues to be strong market recovery that they should start to do well?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Joe on April 18, 2016
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.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on March 01, 2016
Q: I asked a question a few days ago but it must have been lost since it was not answered so I will re-ask. By reading responses to other questions I get the sense that Canaccord Genuity continues to be a good undervalued company; however, nothing may happen with my investment for several more years. The positives are price to book, good cash position, and a sustainable dividend if the company so wishes. The major negative could be several years with little or no growth due to the state of the Canadian Resource industry. If my statements are correct, should I sell my shares of CF and buy something else with greater growth potential over the medium to long term. If so do you have a recommendation understanding that I am overweight in resources and banks. Alternatively, with CF's low current price and good dividend should I buy more. Also do you continue to view CF as a B-. In my RRSP, CF only constitutes about 3%. Thank you very much.
Read Answer Asked by ED on February 02, 2016
Q: Copy of press item below and wondering if this is a significant event that I as an investor should be concerned about.
Thanks John
PRESS DIGEST- Canada - Jan 13
** Canaccord Genuity Group Inc has been hit with a string of veteran departures amid a severe commodity price correction that has raised the prospect of more job cuts. Scott Davidson, the dealer's executive vice president and global head of corporate development and strategy, announced his departure on Tuesday.
Read Answer Asked by John on January 13, 2016
Q: hello Peter and 51 team,
We enjoyed reading Peter's editorial in the January Money saver. He makes a point that your portfolio should be well diversified, has a cash cushion, and has gotten rid of the loser companies. We are well diversified, and have a cash portion. We have 2 losers that we haven't sold yet. Our question is should we sell Cenovus and Cannacord genuity? What would be a better alternative.
thank you
Read Answer Asked by john on January 13, 2016
Q: Is the reason for this stock's demise over the past couple of years solely related to activity, or the lack thereof, in the oil patch? The dividend has kept me hanging on while I wait for a recovery. You have often referrd to the company's cash reserves so should I still feel comfortable that the dividend will be paid and wait for oil activity to recover?

Thanks for the insight.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on November 19, 2015
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