Marc Courtenay

Canadian Banks: Canada's Moment to Shine

Got it, all 22 pages. What a valuable report. Thank you and please keep your comments, links and ideas coming our way.


On May 16 10:30 PM 7magic7 wrote:

> Here's a link to research on Canadian Banks:
>
> research-ca.bmocapital...

Canadian Banks: Canada's Moment to Shine

This research link is helpful. I did have trouble pulling it up though, but thank you anyway.


On May 16 10:30 PM 7magic7 wrote:

> Here's a link to research on Canadian Banks:
>
> research-ca.bmocapital...

Canadian Banks: Canada's Moment to Shine

Thanks Donald! Your points are significant. Cheers!


On May 15 03:56 PM Donald Ingram wrote:

> Marc - Good article. Enjoyed your take on our banking system.
> A point that has some bearing on as to the why - is size. We are
> one tenth the size of the States (30m compared to 300m) in population.
> Also the idea of 'do the right thing' is pervasive in our society.
> With our size word 'gets around' when someone crosses the line, resulting
> in that member being ostracized. A strong reinforcement for ethics
> in business. I feel this ingredient has been mislaid in the hallowed
> halls of your financial institutions, and needs to be addressed in
> the future for trust to be restored. Cheers.

Canadian Banks: Canada's Moment to Shine

EWC is an excellent idea to round out the benefits of Canadian investing and exposure. Your point is appreciated. Is there any downside or red flags about EWC? That has to be addressed first.


On May 15 01:19 PM fran wrote:

> why not go all the way-- banks,oil/natgas,prec metals, nat resources,
> RRs-- plus sound currency play
>
> buy EWC

Canadian Banks: Canada's Moment to Shine

I hadn't heard of this bank. Thank you Jigglylizzard!


On May 15 12:47 PM jigglylizard wrote:

> Also Laurentien Bank (seekingalpha.com/symbo...) on the TSX
> is another Canadian bank but much smaller than the others. (It's
> not traded in the NYSE)

Canadian Banks: Canada's Moment to Shine

Good to know. Thanks for sharing this with us Bull Run!


On May 15 12:27 PM Bull Run wrote:

> Marc; American's may also want to do their deposits, CDN banks do
> US dollar accounts, in CDN banks, since the US banking system is
> basically insolvent. I used to deal with a west coast California
> bank, Security Pacific, but I noticed it No longer exsists. Great
> for depositer interest, when US Banks just disappear. The most secure
> Bank in N. America is not even a CDN Chartered Bank, The Alberta
> Treasury Branch, where 100% of all deposits are covered and backed
> by the Prov. of Alta. CDN

Canadian Banks: Canada's Moment to Shine

Thank you GE Smith.


On May 15 09:52 AM GE Smith wrote:

> NA (seekingalpha.com/symbo...)‎ - National Bank of Canada
> is the sixth.