Investment Q&A

Q: Good morning. What's been driving the price of IGM down over the past month or so? Do you see a bottom soon? Thanks.

Q: what thing or things prompted the 2 + decline today ( Aug 23td )

Q: Hi, . I want to invest in 5 stocks ,mainly for income , I would like your thoughts on my ideas , and give me your ideas . p.s. I hold BNS and TD . I would buy 1 at atime over the next several months thx Jack

Q: Is the recent drop (10%+) a result of broad market declines or is there something else happening here? Also, please comment on seemingly unusual trading volume (approx. 3x higher 2 days prior to the drop).

Thanks

Q: I am interested in buying GWO but wonder if I should be buying PWF instead? PWF has a holding company discount of over 15% which seems to imply that I am getting IGM “for free”. But then there is a discount on POW too and I don’t understand the two-level holding company structure -can you explain this? Why does POW not issue POW shares to PWF holders to eliminate one of the levels? Out of GWO, PWF and POW, which one would you buy?

Q: I’d like your opinion on Investors Group and the financial planning services they provide. Is the consultant commission consistently applied on all products (e.g., mortgage, investment, insurance)? Are the various products available at competitive rates.

Thank you for the great service you provide!

Rob

Q: Is a strong market the only thing keeping this stock up ? They just had a $74 million write down on a failed multi-year internal IT project. Their business model supporting sky high adviser fees is broken. What do you think ?

Q: I wish to add one more financial to my portfolio. I already have BMO,BNS,TD. I am considering the above companies. Which one would you recommend or do you think it would be better to just add to the ones I already have? Is there another that you would recommend that I should consider?

Q: I'm a retired, income-oriented investor. I own PWF, GWO and IGM in a diversified income portfolio. All three pay decent dividends (IGM highest at 5.5%). PWF owns the other two and has European exposure through Pargesa. GWO is my only CDN Lifeco holding. Is IGM likely to be impacted by new CRM2 rules about fee disclosure? Should I keep all 3 of these? If not, which should go? Your opinions/suggestions are requested.

Thank you,
IslandJohn

Q: Please give me your opinion of this company

Q: on Dec 29 IGM acquired 13.9% on China Asset Management .
Is this deal big enough to diversify IGM's asset base
and add meaningfully to earnings.? I thought it looked
like a great deal but there has been little comment
in the press . Is the stock cheap ?
Thank you
Ian

Q: I've held IGM on DRIP for 25 years (in an RRSP). It comprises 15% of my total market value across all accounts. I also hold CIX and the two comprise 16.6% of my portfolio of 35 stocks. Since IGM's price has firmed up recently with upswing in the market, I'm wondering if now might be the time to trim my exposure a bit. I like the IGM dividend and don't know what I'd replace it with. Your thoughts would be appreciated.

Q: i own a half position in CIX (down 17%) and a full position in IGM (up 6%). Both pay a decent dividend. I am concerned with the long term viability of these two stocks. I like the income, but, income could be in question if mutual funds lose their luster. IGM and CIX have both recently risen in price. Would you, sell both, and move to a different financial/insurance type stock, sell CIX and move proceeds to IGM or vice versa?

Q: For a long term hold, which would you consider the best for total return?

Q: Any comment on the recent news release eliminating DSC fees on all IGM funds?

Q: Hi, I know that going forward, with the trend in ETF investing, mutual funds might not be a lucrative for fund compagnies like CIX and IGM, but as these compagnies are trending down in prices, at what point do you think they represent good value? I know a lot of people who are still invested in mutual funds and don't have any intention to change. Also, CIX, with the acquisition of First Asset, seem to be adjusting to this new trend. Which one would you recommend and at what entry point? Thanks.

Q: DO YOU FEEL THAT THE DISCLOSURE RULES COMING HAVE ALREADY BEEN FACTORED INTO THEIR CURRENT PRICING AND IF NOT WOULD YOU BE COMFORTABLE HOLDING BOTH AT THEIR CURRENT PRICE

Q: Hello Peter,
Yesterday the markets were cautious, today they seem exuberant. The stocks that I want your opinion on, have snapped back from the Friday of the referendum and near their high. Trading is thin that adds to the volatility too.
My portfolio adjustments involve exiting a position in IGM and buying KXS, SH NFI and PKI. Would you buy now or is there a probability of a better opportunity when the market adjusts to the snapback? Is there any of the ones mentioned above where you would be cautious of initiating a new position at today’s prices? And if now is as good a time as any which ones would you start with and which would you wait for a better entry point? I have not been very convincing to myself about replacing IGM with PKI and trusting your professional expertise. Could you tell me why PKI is better? As always, appreciate your viewpoint.
Regards.

Q: I noticed that you sold igm in your model portfolio and made a comment about being glad not to be in the mutual fund business, as this month they are required to disclose all their fees. I notice that igm hasn't been doing well lately. I am kicking myself because i did not get out when you did. I know you don't have a crystal ball, but i was wondering what your feeling is about igm? Best to bail out now, as it may continue downwards or hang on for possible upside before selling. If i had sold when you did i would be fine. Now, i am a little down. C'est la vie, eh?
Thanks

Q: Hello,

What do you think about replacing TD (5% loss) with IGM?

Thanks
Marios