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Q: It was announced today that Trump fired a Federal Reserve governor (Lisa Cook). Jerome Powell's term will end in May 2026. It seems Trump is really pushing for lower interest rates, and my question are::
1) If bond investors start to lose faith that the Fed will be able to control inflation, can the Fed still lower rates?
2) If inflation starts to take off again, is it better to be in stocks? If so, what sectors should people hide in?
3) Would you make any big changes to portfolio weightings or cash positions at this time?
Read Answer Asked by Mike on August 27, 2025
Q: My spouse and I have a joint investment account and any capital gain/loss or income generated in this account is reported on a 50/50 basis.
We currently hold 3 CDR in the account for a total ACB of $180,000 CAD.
Can we assume that individually we own $90,000 worth of foreign property and skip filling form T1135 or do we have to file because the account itself is over the $100,000 threshold?
Read Answer Asked by Yvan on August 27, 2025
Q: Hi,

Every month, I buy some VEQT as part of a dollar cost averaging strategy. It seems, however, that every month my purchase price is higher than the previous month. It keeps going up and up - and I'm getting leery.

I know you can't provide personal advice but, generally speaking, would you continue to proceed in this manner. Or are there other variations of dollar cost averaging in a rising market? Other strategies to consider?

Presumably, one could make a larger purchase up front. But when the funds come from my monthly salary, that's harder to do.

Thanks,
Robert
Read Answer Asked by Robert on August 27, 2025
Q: SMTC Can you please comment on their recent quarter and update your thoughts since your last comments.

Which other semi conductor companies do they compete with, and how does it compare against them?
Read Answer Asked by Adam on August 27, 2025
Q: Peter, if the FED rate is lowered significantly due to the desire of the administration but US inflation picks up due to tarrifs etc, which sectors will benefit the most ? Is it hard assets like materials (metals & other commodities) and gold ? What about oil, real estate, and financials ? Would the knock on effect in Canada be similar ? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on August 27, 2025
Q: In a Presidents Letter several years ago, there was a detailed explanation of why organic growth was more valuable to the company than acquisition growth. In recent quarters organic growth was strong (4-5%) by historical standards. Of course no further information was provided. Do you have a sense of why organic growth has accelerated? Is it the influence of AI improving their businesses? Do you feel the higher organic growth rate is sustainable and if so should that lead to a rerating of the stock valuation?

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Joel on August 27, 2025
Q: Hello Team,
Could I have your view on gold. Are we at the beginning of gold run? or take some profit now?
Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Issaku on August 27, 2025
Q: Everyone, is this a good time to sit quiet and listen to the noise? Clayton
Read Answer Asked by Clayton on August 27, 2025
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