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Q: Hello Peter, Ryan and others,
My wife bought SQ and MU when they were high. Now she has about 14% of MU and 29% of SQ of unrealized loss, and they are in her RIF. Could you give some suggestions what she should do in the current situation? Please also comment on TOY, BPY, GE, LIN, COST and NEE. We always appreciate your comments and suggestions. Many thanks! Jim
Read Answer Asked by James on October 28, 2019
Q: Hello Peter
I have 2 questions on Tax Loss Strategy:
1. Would they be good tax loss candidates as I am down 22% on SQ and down 25% on NFLX , then buy back after 30 days, or would you leave them where they are.

2. When selling stock to crystallize a loss how much can one allowed to moving stock
up before the back buying price offsets benefits of tax loss.
example: Bought NFLX at $358.98 sold at $269.40 which is 25% loss.
What max price could I back again after 30 days before it offsets my benefits of tax
tax loss.

Thanks Andrew
Read Answer Asked by Andrzej on October 23, 2019
Q: What is going on with LSPD. It seems to be dropping and CFRA has a Strong Sell on it. Also what do you think about SQ and SHOP for an investment in a TFSA?
Read Answer Asked by Ron on October 03, 2019
Q: I own a small amount ( about .5% each) in these varied areas of the above stocks. My balanced portfolio is a bit short on cash for other purposes. Would you rank these as you can, for possible sale and recommended keepers for adding to, in this market? Long time subscriber and thank you for putting it all our there.
Read Answer Asked by john on September 25, 2019
Q: I bought Square in October last year after the CFO left. I’m down on the stock but still like it. Because the rest of my portfolio has risen this is now slightly <1% position. I want to add to the position up to 2% but don’t want to throw good money after bad. How do you like square over the next 5 years?
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on September 18, 2019
Q: Hi team ,
I am down 24% on square . Is it time to sell, hold , or buy more? In my opinion it’s being punished for no real reason, and still believe in its growth rate and potential disruptor status .

Call this a 2 part question as well and charge me credits accordingly . Do you believe in this current “market rotation” gimmick ? To me the current growth companies are still the current growth companies . It seems these days that the big traders on the market get together for a coffee before market open and conspire together to decide “what’s the theme of the week today ?”. I don’t understand it all but this last Monday for example was grossly obvious how crooked the “market “ can really be . Ayx for example : you can’t tell me that over the weekend that company is suddenly worth 15% less come Monday morning . In my opinion it’s a sad platform we all play on here , but at the end end of the day it seems the best strategy is to buy a best in class company and hold it long term , unless the fundamentals change , cause the market is so obviously manipulated every day .

Your thoughts please would be appreciated . ThAnks !
Read Answer Asked by Shane on September 13, 2019
Q: Hi team,
Your thoughts pls. on: AnywhereCommerce Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Square

The lawsuit, filed in the California federal court (case number 3:19-cv-04311) on July 26, 2019, asserts the unauthorized use of patented technologies, which is prohibited by law, and is intended to protect AnywhereCommerce's significant investment in its innovative mPOS technology which is regarded and recognized as the de facto patent family relating to a variety of payment card reading apparatuses tethered to a smartphone or tablet.

The complaint asserts that Square has knowingly infringed these patents for years despite previously acknowledging the priority of these patents in various filings before the United States Patent Office and continues to willfully infringe these patents today. Among the patents at issue is U.S. Patent No. 8,281,998, issued on October 9, 2012, which is ironically cited as prior art in a patent later issued to Square founder Jack Dorsey.

Per Oliver Griffin, lead counsel for Kutak Rock representing AnywhereCommerce, "Square simply took that same technology for itself, becoming one of the largest and most famous companies in the world by falsely holding itself out as the originator of technology allowing the use of smartphones and tablets to accept credit card payments."

AnywhereCommerce approached Square in January in the hope that Square, "given all of its market share and business success, it might find it appropriate to compensate AnywhereCommerce for the use of AnywhereCommerce's technology on which Square's business was largely built."

Knowing about this lawsuit, do you think prudent to add to a position?
Thx!


Read Answer Asked by Silvia on August 29, 2019
Q: Due to extraordinary volatility, I have reduced above stocks to minor positions and have looked at healthcare stocks. Not sure, whether this approach is realistic. Technology seems still to be surging after setbacks. Your assessment is appreciated.
Thank you, Team!
Read Answer Asked by Sigrid on August 22, 2019
Q: With the Canadian dollar on a bit of an upswing, I'm looking to add a bit more US exposure. Currently we have SQ, TEAM, MU and AYX as our "Growthier" US stocks. (Thank You!) We're wondering what your top US picks might be for being potential "up and coming" growth stocks that are maybe a bit under the radar.
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Mike on July 17, 2019
Q: I hold the above positions in the Information Technology sector of my US dollar portfolio that is balanced and well diversified. I am now able to add 1 or 2 Information Technology sector positions. Please provide me with your suggestions including weightings.
Also if you think that the above positions overlap one another, please let me know......Many thanks.....Tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on July 05, 2019
Q: Does the below note (from BMO) mean SQ is looking to push into the same space as LSPD? Do you view them as competitive or is overlap minimal?

01:38 PM EDT, 06/06/2019 (MT Newswires) -- Square (SQ) on Thursday said it will allow orders from Postmates, DoorDash, and online order integration company Chowly to appear directly in a restaurant's point of sale.

The move will give owners a combined delivery and point-of-sale product, eliminating the use of multiple tablets and the need to manually enter online orders, Square said.
Read Answer Asked by Tim on June 11, 2019
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