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Q: With respect to the differences between the year end value of BYD.UN and what some brokerage firms have used, I received word from TD that they will be using the price of the shares of BYD when they received the shares not the date when the transaction occurred. TD received the shares on January 8, 2020 and they used the closing price of BYD on January 7, 2020, which was $215.77 vs. the closing price of BYD.UN of $202.00 on December 31, 2019.
Read Answer Asked by stephen on January 22, 2020
Q: I know this is a small company but it appears to have an interesting technology for renewable energy applications. It has also recently made an agreement with New York Power Authority to collaborate on installing some of their systems. Could you give your comments on the company, technology, competitive position, etc and whether you think a small investment at this stage would be too premature.
Many thanks, as always.
Read Answer Asked by Alexandra on January 22, 2020
Q: I have just opened a TFSA account in $US. Can you recommend an ETF or other place, to park tbe money, for a few months, while I figure out what stocks I want to buy? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Grant on January 22, 2020
Q: It seems Amazon will disrupt the pharmacy business worldwide with the announcement today (Jan.21) of an opening in 3 countries. Stock reacted with a nice pop on heavy volume. PillPack was a $750 mm business when Amazon bought it 18 months ago; how big is it now and what do you think of its potential?
Read Answer Asked by Jeff on January 22, 2020
Q: ERO Copper recently gave an update on production and forecasts for 2020. I thought the results from 2019 were pretty good considering the issues in Q3. The outlook for 2020 is positive. There is a forecast for a deficit in Copper in a few years, not sure why we a seeing such a significant pullback.
Read Answer Asked by David on January 22, 2020
Q: Just noticed a question from Michael about having some issues with Google Sheets function pulling quotes for BYD (Boyd Group Services).

I'm having issues too! It is not working for either BYD.UN or BYD. Just to confirm the formula to use is typically:
=GOOGLEFINANCE("exchange:tickersymbol") This is what should work, but is not currently working at the moment:
=GOOGLEFINANCE("TSE:BYD")
Read Answer Asked by Mike on January 22, 2020
Q: Thinking of taking a 1/2 position in Japan. On I-Trade they show BBJP with a 9% dividend, but Google Finance has it under 3%. I wondered if Reuters has either of those numbers? Also, wondered if you were going to do this, would you go with Japan or South Korea? Thank you so much…
Read Answer Asked by Jill on January 22, 2020
Q: In my well diversified portfolio, ignoring taxes and cash requirements, which of the above equities would it prudent to be sell or add to currently? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Harold on January 22, 2020
Q: When looking at these stocks in terms of management team, growth, potential, and outlook for 5-10 years+, how you would rank them in order starting with the best and why?
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on January 22, 2020
Q: I own LSPD and am up 30%+. Would you recommend staying the course with Lightspeed or selling and purchasing KXS? This represents the 2% of my portfolio I allocate to higher risk equities. (In my TFSA so capital gains is not an issue.) Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on January 21, 2020
Q: I have a young person who own TD and FSZ as their only financial stocks. They have been under water since they bought FSZ 4 % weight and wondered if better to sell or buy another financial stock or just hold FSZ and buy a third financial stock? For a young person which financial stock would you recommend if buying a third stock to add to the portfolio?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked on January 21, 2020
Q: FYI: TD Waterhouse - This is what I get when I try to buy PSA or CSAV:

This order cannot be placed electronically. Please contact TD Direct Investing ... to place this order. [ 90211 ]
This symbol is not eligible for trading online. For assistance, please call TD Direct Investing. [ 44221 ]

Gotcha!
Read Answer Asked by Paul on January 21, 2020
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