Investment Q&A

Q: I'd like some information on the ETF MSTE ....... Looking on the Harvest website they offer the following explanation of what the ETF is .......

" The Harvest MicroStrategy Enhanced High Income Shares ETF invests all its assets, directly or indirectly, in Class A shares of MicroStrategy. MicroStrategy provides business intelligence, mobile software, and cloud-based services. The company’s securities have developed into a Bitcoin treasury holding company, due to its substantial holdings in the world’s premier digital currency."

I take it from the last sentence that it has evolved into a " proxy for Bitcoin " . Is that correct ? And from it's historical high to it's current trading level it has fallen 9.9% . Is that correct ? And looking at it's history of dividend payments { it has paid four dividends . Two of .66 and two of .60 } I come up with a 40% dividend { based on the lessor of the two dividend rates } ..... Is that correct ?

Personally I am from the Jamie Dimon school of crypto-currency ..... The stuff has no value whatever. But I can't deny the steady growth since someone came up with the idea of " Let's make a currency for criminals the government hasn't regulated " ......

So what am I buying here ? A less volatile method of investing in Bitcoin with a honking big dividend ? Or if one is so interested, is Bitcoin itself the better choice ? .....

Thanks for your terrific service ......

Q: I would like to start a position in the crypto/blockchain space of approximately 5% in my portfolio. How do you best envision me achieving this goal?

Q: I am very concerned with the performance of Berkshire Hathaway since the announcement of Buffett's retirement—it is down 11% in the past two months, while the S&P 500 is up 12% during these two months. Thanks to BRK-B’s performance in the past few years, it is the biggest single holding in my taxable portfolio. I am considering biting the bullet, paying capital gains taxes, and replacing it with the FT Vest Laddered Buffer ETF (BUFR). Can you share your thoughts on this?

Q: Power Corporation hit a low of $36 last summer, then climbed steadily for the most part since then to $53 now. What is the reason for the large climb in price?

Historically, the price has been much lower than $53. Over the last 10 years, the normal trading range has been $30 to $39. Has something fundamentally changed with this company to warrant the high current price?

I would like to buy POW for a 3 to 5-year hold but do not want to overpay if the current price is an outlier on the graph.

What would a reasonable entry price be?

Q: When looking at POW's historical stock price, I see two spikes: $70 in 1998 and $57 in 2004. I don't even believe that stock splits have anything to do with these prices that, even that long ago, are higher than today.

Was POW's stock price really that over-priced back then? I think POW is still cheap now, but with such a seemingly wide valuation range since the '90's do we have a sense where POW's current valuation sits relative to its history? Is it an apples : oranges comparison today vs. then?

How do we see POW's outlook going forward ?

Q: Do you think there is still runway on HOOD or do you feel it's currently priced to perfection?

Q: Is it possible to invest in private markets through ETF?

Q: Wondering you thoughts on the Canadian banks. I currently hold TD and CBIL.

Q: How do you like its future. 10 years forward looking is there a large addressable market for growth & profitability. Could it be a take over target?

Q: What is your opinion of this company? Thanks

Q: Hi there, wondering why BAM and BN have dipped today. Is this a good buying opportunity? Thank you

Q: May I have your take on Webull please? (BULL:US)

Thank you.

Q: Tom Lee is quite bullish on bitcoins and mentioned "CRCL" a stable coin name. What is your take on this one, how does it compare with "GLXY" in terms of risk-rewards for next couple of years? Thanks

Q: What does Stablecoin to the price of Ethereum? I understand that Stablecoins are pegged to USD. If more transactions happen on the Ethereum network, why would the value of Ethereum increase? I can't see the connection.

If I wanted to dip my foot into Ethereum, should I buy ETFs like ETHA? Any other recommendations?

Q: Dear Peter et al:

I understand that JPM won a case against regulators and got their SCB-Stress Capital Buffer reduced from 3.3% to 2.5%. Apparently this frees up 18 B from their reserves and they can invest it wherever they want. I understand that they have announced a share buy back (50 B) AND a dividend hike! (1.50$: 7% increase over the last time).

1. Is this true? If so, is JPM a buy over other banks/Financials? Especially BRK.B?
2. If you don't fancy JPM or BRK.B (you don't like their cash position is what I see in you previous answers), which other large financial would be your pick?

Many thanks.

Q: Should there be any concern with the news release on June 30 of Audit Remediation needs of the stock? Stock dropped and a large holding of mine, was considering increasing my position, hold, sell?

Thank-you

Q: Can I get a current view on AJG?

Q: For a long time, BAM and BN were relatively close in share price. Why the $10 difference of late ? Does BAM need to catch up or has BN had too good of a run of late (and needs to come down) ? Or is this the new normal and how it should have been all along ?

Q: Your thoughts on NMI holdings please, thanks

Q: Hi Peter: Regarding Richard's question on July 2 about TD mutual funds, I have just completed my claim (which involved transactions thirteen years ago) online in minutes. The value of the claim was revealed up front. Very client friendly unlike most others. Publish at your discretion.