RE:RE:Ink ResearchWindsorGuy, you must really hate the banking sector, lol. You make it appear as if Banks only make their money from "higher interest rates" and NOT from managing money and collecting fees. Clearly, the interest rate is important to a bank as a primary revenue driver and in general banks benefit from an economic environment where interest rates are increasing.
But surely you understand that the money generating business of banks comes from far more than the spread between a depositor's interest rate and a borrower's interest rate.
In addition to interest income, banks also generate income from capital markets income and fee based income. With regard to CMI, banks facilitate market activities such as... sale and trading services, underwriting services, M&A advisory, etc.
And FEE-based income... OMG! This is so very attractive and lucrative for banks since they are relatively stable over time. Fees for products and services that they provide... credit card fees, checking accounts, savings accounts, mutual fund revenue, investment management fees, saffety deposit box fees, ATM fees, mortgage application fees, overdraft fees, commission fees... I could go on and on, but I'm sure you get the picture.
If you haven't already, take a look at what the BIG-6 Canadian banks have done over the past number of years in regard to capital appreciation and dividend yield. Actually, just go back 1 - 2 years... if you were fortunate to buy ANY of the Canadian banks at that time, it has been "cash in the bank" so to speak.
I continue to hold CIX and I am positive on CI's outlook for the future. Also, I trust that insider buying at the very recent prices bodes well for the latest price target touted by several analysts. But, as I mentioned in a previous post, it's my humble opinion that the banks will increase their dividend very soon... I think there will be a substantial increase and it will come as no surprise that a "special dividend" windfall will also be declared.
I still contend that the banks are an awesome investment... both for their capital appreciation and dividend.
Cheers to you Sir!