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Q: My daughter has approx 10000.00 in cash in her TFSA and no other investments. Could you suggest a carefree long term growth oriented equity ETF(s) as a basis for future investments.
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Read Answer Asked by Nicholas on January 02, 2018
Q: Hello Peter,
I am surprised that with legalization in some states in USA that there are not many pure cannabis companies trading on the larger exchanges as they are in Canada (i.e. TSX). I did searches on companies in Colorado and California and found very little other than smaller players trading in over the counter. Any comments? Also, is it too risky to invest in companies over the counter. One of the picks was from Goldman Sachs and that was an over the counter company which in some ways may confirm what i was indicating above that there does not seem to be too many companies on major exchanges. I would appreciate your input on any companies that you maybe aware of in the legalized states and if over the counter is too risky. Many thanks and Happy new year.
Read Answer Asked by umedali on December 29, 2017
Q: I have noticed in several of your Q&A responses that you "like the water theme". Can you please elaborate on what it is that you like about this space. What Canadian equities would you recommend adding to a TFSA for some exposure in this sector and why?

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Read Answer Asked by Ryan on December 29, 2017
Q: 1) Even Stephen Poloz, Governor of the Bank of Canada, has set aside the issue of NAFTA claiming there remains uncertainty until he knows more about the nature of the risk, he will not focus of that topic. The much greater risk to Canada will be the US Tax Reform. Will Canadians also shift business to the States because it will save 50% in taxes. So, the tax reform is a far bigger issue than NAFTA. How would a Canadian company's move to the US affect me as a shareholder?

2) It appears the flight from income taxed states, especially California, to Texas and Florida particularly, will continue. Seven U.S. states currently don’t have an income tax: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming. Residents of New Hampshire and Tennessee also, though they may pay tax on dividends and income from investments. I understand that four states, Minnesota, Alaska, Connecticut, and New Jersey, and the District of Columbia levy corporate income tax rates of 9% or higher. These are the States that may see the withdraw of many corporate headquarters. Six states, North Carolina, North Dakota, Colorado, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Utah, have top rates at or below 5%. Is there any benefit long term to investing in companies headquartered in non taxed States?
Read Answer Asked by LARRY on December 29, 2017
Q: On July 12-th you answered Austin's question on ZUB/ZBK. The difference in returns between the two funds can be significant depending on the timeframe compared. Would ZUB still be your pick today? What information would you use to switch between the two? Would you be adding at this point to the US banks exposure for long therm investment (10 years)?
Read Answer Asked by JR on December 27, 2017
Q: Good Morning,
I currently own equal amounts of BMO, NA, & RY. I am considering selling one of the three and replacing it with JPM. Do you think this strategy makes sense, and if so, which one of the Canadian Banks would you let go.
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Read Answer Asked by Kevin on December 27, 2017
Q: Peter; Do you know which software company handles the Federal Government’s Phoenix payroll system? Thanks . Plus a big thank you for your invaluable advice for the past five years. In particular my RRIF which has increased substantially since I joined.
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Read Answer Asked by Rodney on December 26, 2017
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