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Q: Over early morning java, I read in the TO Star that TOY is acquiring GUND. The share price for TOY is like stable, aka no dramatic move, up or down. The purchase of GUND from a private entity seems to be viewed by the street as a yawn. What is your take of this buy of GUND by a favourite position of mine, TOY (thanks to 5iR)? ....Tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on March 05, 2018
Q: Do you think this stock will perform well once its public?

If yes, do you think it would be wise to get in right away or let it marinade a bit before investing?
Read Answer Asked by Harrison on March 05, 2018
Q: Thank you for your recent article. It prompted me to finally free myself of some terminal losers (CRH, PHM, VMD, DBO). Long overdue.
I would appreciate your opinion on whether I should also sell BOS, KBL and PLI rather take the long ride to the bottom like I did with Nortel.
Read Answer Asked by Brenda on March 05, 2018
Q: Please rank your preference for these 3 stocks for a growth investor considering establishing a new position today after trimming Shopify position, with a brief explanation of why you prefer one over another.
Read Answer Asked by Christopher on March 05, 2018
Q: Question about INSR- BMO Global Insurance ETF.
Surprised no one has asked out this one, I do not hold any Canadian Insurers directly but good exposure to Canadian and US banks.

This ETF has 10% exposure to Berkshire/ Buffett who has proven the long term benefits of owning insurance companies. What do you think about owning a product like this for long term growth is it worth it or better to put capital elsewhere-add to ZUB?

My main concerns with the space are: interest rates- how long/ high will they go, geography of the fund is it really better to have exposure to some of these countries, over complicating things in the portfolio- too many ETFs overlapping exposures, over exposure to 'financials' already etc...

Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Kyle on March 05, 2018
Q: Largely predicated on your guidance that the Canadian economy will likely grow at a slower pace - at least over the short term - than its US counterpart, I have filled up my TFSA and RSP with individual US stocks, XEF and VFV, while placing Canadian dividend-paying stocks in my cash account. Can you please comment on the tax implications of placing Canadian .UN stock (eg/ KWH.UN) in my cash account? (I understand these stocks are better placed in a registered account, but I have no room.) Can you also explain how the Foreign Tax Credit works and - in particular - the circumstances under which it can be claimed?

Many thanks,

Maureen
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on March 05, 2018
Q: I asked you about how sustainable the dividend was of abt and I did not get an answer.
Also you mentioned that you talked to management.....what did they say?
Read Answer Asked by Josh on March 05, 2018
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