Investment Q&A

Q: I own the Canadian bank stocks listed above with BNS, RY and TD each having a 6% weighting and NA 3.5% and BMO about 2%. Overall my Canadian bank weighting is over 20% of my portfolio, mostly a result of inheriting my father's income portfolio. I want to trim my overall weighting, which bank(s) would you trim.

Q: Hello,
Our financial weighting is still quite a bit higher than you suggest for a portfolio...so my plan is to sell our (underwater) CIX as well as one or two of our (positive) bank stocks. Appreciate your ranking and thoughts regarding our bank holdings noted above. Thank you.

Q: Have any of the big 6 Canadian banks ever cut their dividends and if yes can you please provide specifics as to when, by what magnitude.
Many thanks for your service,
Stevr

Q: I hold the above banks. Which would you hold right now and which might you liquidate, of you needed the finds and why?

Thanks for all your support,
Mark

Q: Hi 5i team:
I have a decent position in NA, which I like , but its price response to the recent month volatility and the "hold" recommendation from analysts is leading me to believe I should switch to another bank , what is your opinion and which bank would be a better buy now ?.
thanks
PD. There would be a new update on the market recent volatility

Q: Hi,
Please provide your opinion on National Bank's latest results. Also, is the debt level comparable to peer's.


Thank you

Q: Today which would you choose and why?

Thanks as always

Q: Of the top 6 Canadian Banks, can you rank their exposure to the US from the least to the most exposure?

Q: i am thinking buying some Canadian bank stock, it is a good timing for long turn investment ? and which bank your team will choose?
i am 48 years now.

thanks!!
Jacky

Q: Lately, a few analysts at BNN have mentioned about canadian banks being overvalued. I own TD, NA, BNS with about 4% each on the portfolio. All in registered accounts and above purchase price. Would it make sense to sell all (or some) and wait in case they correct ?. If yes, what can they be replaced with ? Thanks

Q: Hi 5i
I am heavily in financials 32% am working to diversify in my portfolio. I have listed a number of my invested companies. Investments are in Can. Cash, TFSA & RRSP heaviest in (RRSP)
I would like to re-invest in divided stocks and 2 ETFs. can you advise which would be best replaced and list a few that are in your top considerations.
Thanks,
Scott


Thanks, Scott

Q: Hi, my advisor suggested I sell na as it is an all Canadian bank ,and buy Zwb or sit on cash.
I'am a investor for dividends mostly and some growth. Do you think this is a good move,or is the switch even necessary. I assume if I went to cash it would be see if there is a correction and buy at a later time?
Thanks for your comments,Brad

Q: Please accept my apologies for what could be a request for a long-winded answer. You welcome to debit my 5i bankroll for 5 question credits in effort to better compensate you for your time.
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If possible, please provide your opinion on something I wish to term "Peak Credit" in Canada. We are all aware that Canadians are spending themselves into a life-long love affair with mortgages, lines of credit and credit cards. With Canadian interest rates at 35 year lows, the availability of loans and credit climb while region-specific real estate prices inflate to valuations that seem to defy logic. Young families in their 30's commonly have mortgage debt over $500k and barely earn the income to cover payments at today's rates.

In general, what is the mix of insured/un-insured mortgage debt on the books of Canadian banks? If wages are not keeping pace with inflation and the cost of living, how are Canadians ever going to own their own home? Are we doomed to a life of the English, where the concept of home ownership is more of a dream than it is a reality?

Do you feel banks in Canada are prepared for higher rates in the next 3yrs?

Is Canada showing the early signs of a credit bubble?

Do bank common stock investors have anything for fear?

Am I a coyote howling at the credit moon?


Thank you for your guidance. This topic should be on the minds of many Canadians.

Q: I have owned National Bank for a number of years. I have read the posts and your preference for TD and BNS. I presently feel that this may be an ideal time to make a switch. The P/E of National Bank (according to Google) is presently quite high, especially for a bank, in my opinion. It is presently a few points higher than both TD and BNS (and also has a slightly higher dividend as well). Is there something going on at the National bank that justifies this higher P/E, is it simply investor sentiment, the higher dividend...? If the P/E is unjustified, in time the stock will retreat and I would rather switch over when the price is higher. Your thoughts on switching over (dollar for dollar). Normally I do not like doing this because, it is not a dollar for dollar switch, after I pay taxes (but I am sure I can sell some losers as well). If you recommend the switch, why do you like TD and BNS more. Looking at the 5 year charts, I see that TD has performed well in comparison. BNS and NA are at about par (assuming NA can sustain the PE or increase its EPS at a higher rate than the other banks). I assume that if the switch is recommend, I do it 50/50? Thanks.

Q: I need help with my TFSA. I should be at $51,000 as I added this year's amount. I am sitting at $39,500 with the following stocks - FCF, HCG, NA and STB. Could you make any recommendations to help this account get back on it's feet? To other investors, my biggest loss was from ABX, where I lost $8000. Be careful with Gold products.

Q: I baught NA at 49.25 and I will soon be back to my purchase price, should I sell this position and buy another Bank stock {which one}or just stay with NA.
This is the only bank stock I own
Thanks for the info

Q: Hi 5i team :

would you buy National at this point (46.19) ?, the financial report issued today "looks" OK, but the price drop is concerning. Also many analysts have it as a "hold", why ?. Would you prefer CIBC instead ?, yields and forwards P/E are very similar for both according to Thomson Reuters.

thanks !

Q: I am struggling to understand the relationship between dividends from common shares versus preferreds. I understand the the preferred shares will be paid before the common shares. However preferred shares do not participate in any future dividend growth rates. As an example National Bank common shares (trading at $44.09)are offering annual dividend of $2.20 (yield of 4.99%) .The recent issue of national bank preferred NA.PR.A issue price of $25 offer dividend of $1.35 (yield of 5.4%). If the div on common were to grow by a modest 3% over the next 5 years the dividend would be $2.55 or 5.78% surpassing the preferred shares by almost .4%. Historically the div growth rate had been 10.5% which would make the case to own the common shares more compelling.
The argument that can be made for preferreds is when the company becomes distressed the dividends on the preferreds would be paid first. However is the protections really of values as both the share price of the common and preferred will most likely fall when the company is in distress.

My question is how do you calculate the breakeven between common versus preferred shares when looking at the dividends.

Regards...Antoine

Q: Looking to sell NA and buy either TD or RY, is this a good move?
Thanks for your help

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