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IGM Financial Inc.IGM.TOTOP PICKMay 22, 2014
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His best guess is that GWO might be the best performer of the 3, though it's not particularly liquid but shouldn't be an issue for the retail investor. Insurance companies tend to do well in a rising rate environment, because it tends to discount their liabilities to a degree.
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Premium contentIGM is one of Canada's largest diversified wealth management companies with over $250 billion under management. It trades at 9x earnings, 1.3x book and operates with 35% margins. It pays a good dividend, backed by a payout ratio under 50% of cash flow. Quarterly cash reserves are growing, while debt is being reduced. We recommend placing a stop-loss at $27, looking to achieve $40 -- upside potential of 18%. Yield 6.0%
(Analysts’ price target is $40.17)
Really likes financials for the second half of the year. From July-September, returns are anemic compared to the market. But at the end of the year, financials have good outperformance. Looks fantastic, strong dividend. Likely to take out highs of 2021 over the course of this cycle. Upside until late 2025 or early 2026.
A good dividend and balance sheet is strong. Cash flow, too. Most of your return will come from the dividend. The problem is that they're in a secular growth industry anymore, not like the 1990s or the early 2000s, and it's being disrupted by fintech. IGM is fine, but will not appreciate much.
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Asset management companies, in general, are a good spot to be in at the moment. They have the consulting group of about 4500 that are wealth advisors throughout the country and provide financial planning and a high level of service to the clientele. They also have Mackenzie Financial, which has had some tough times over the last few years in terms of redemptions and performance. Also, have an independent planning group. Thinks we are at a point now where things are kind of firing on all cylinders for the 1st time in a while. Starting to see momentum turn up in sales. Markets are good and doing well. The management team is focused on reigniting growth.