IGM’s outlook outshines its Power family

Investors in Great-West, IGM and their parent company Power Corp. enjoy high, sustainable dividend yields. For new buying, however, we prefer IGM and its parent.
GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC. $35 is a hold. The company (Toronto symbol GWO; Conservative Growth Payer Portfolio, Finance sector; shares outstanding: 931.9 million; Market… Read More

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COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC. $157 is a buy for aggressive investors. This company (Toronto symbol CIGI; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 41.8 million; Market cap: $6.6 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 1.1; Dividend yield: 0.3%; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk; www.colliers.com) offers a range of services, including… Read More

Earn a 5.2% yield from IGM Financial

Earn a 5.2% yield from IGM Financial

While assets under management have declined with the recent market downturn, a recent acquisition will help lift IGM Financial’s business in China and add to earnings immediately.

We expect stock market volatility and higher interest rates to create more demand for the firm’s professional advisors.

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Power makes some moves

POWER CORP., $36.14, is a buy. The conglomerate (Toronto symbol POW; Shares o/s: 612.3 million; Market cap: $24.2 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; Dividend yield: 5.5%) owns controlling stakes in Great-West Lifeco, IGM Financial and robo-advisor Wealthsimple. It also owns 14.9% of Belgian holding company Groupe Bruxelles Lambert.
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In our view, the recent bankruptcy of cryptocurrency exchange operator FTX Trading highlights the dangers of investing in potentially disruptive fintech (the combination of financial services and technology services). We prefer these three well-established fintechs, which have innovative products and a long history of rising… Read More

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BOMBARDIER INC. remains a hold. The company (Toronto symbols BBD.A $56 and BBD.B $56; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 93.9 million; Market cap: $5.3 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 0.7; Dividend suspended in February 2015; TSINetwork Rating: Speculative; www.bombardier.com) recently unveiled its Global 8000 business jet, which is faster… Read More

Buy quality assets at a discount

POWER CORP. $34 is a buy. The conglomerate (Toronto symbol POW; Conservative-Growth Dividend Payer Portfolio, Finance sector; Shares outstanding: 668.1 million; Market cap: $22.7 billion; Dividend yield: 5.8%; Dividend Sustainability Rating: Above Average; www.powercorporation.com) is a holding company with a diversified list of businesses. Its primary investments are controlling… Read More

Downturn cuts AUM and earnings

IGM FINANCIAL INC. $37 is a buy. The company (Toronto symbol IGM; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Finance sector; Shares outstanding: 239.2 million; Market cap: $8.9 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 2.6; Dividend yield: 6.1%; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; www.igmfinancial.com) is Canada’s largest independent mutual-fund provider. Power Corp. owns 62.2% of IGM.
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