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Q: Can you please compare the following ETFs: ZEM vs VEE. In the past you had commented that ZEM may be more tax efficient because most stocks are held direct. Which ETF has the most exposure to China?
Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Grant on November 22, 2023
Q: Can you compare and rank, for profitability and secondly, for growth prospects, the 5 Canadian listed copper producers, with the best 5 -10 year profitability and growth outlook, that may operate mines in Canada and/or other countries? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Will on November 22, 2023
Q: I would like to do some tax loss selling and was wondering if you might be able to rank ILLM, UPST, OVV, TOY, SQ, GH, FLGT, and COW in order from those with the least potential to recover over the next year, to the most potential. If I were to sell them all, are there any you would consider buying back after 30 days? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Kim on November 22, 2023
Q: If I sell a US stock or an ADR that shows a loss in USD but a gain in (reportable) CAD, how does the 30-day rule apply? Must I wait 30 days to buy it back or can I do it right away?
The same question would apply to a Canadian stock that I hold on the US side. It shows a loss in USD but a gain in CAD.
In other words, if I am claiming a gain on my income tax return (which I am reporting in CAD) and not a loss, can I buy the stock back straight away?
Read Answer Asked by chris on November 22, 2023
Q: Good morning,

could I have your ideas on strong div paying companies (prefer) Canadian that you could hold in a TFSA if a person was looking to create a tax free income stream for future retirement. max 5-7 names.
Read Answer Asked by Kolbi on November 22, 2023
Q: Realizing there could be a 12 - 18 month wait, what would be your top 2 - 3 small and mid-cap silver stocks? Thank you.

Mike
Read Answer Asked by Michael on November 22, 2023
Q: Your are in a contest with "Joe" to pick the best 10 stock portfolio over the next 5 years. Best total return wins. Must have 2 Canadian stocks from each of these categories : technology, energy, consumer, industrial, and small cap (max $1 billion Cdn market cap to qualify as small cap). Since you are pros, Joe got to go first. He picked SHOP and CSU in tech, SU and TOU in energy, ATD.B and QSR in consumer, BN and WSP in industrial and WELL and CTS in small cap (he's a 5i reader, so he knew to pick several of your best ideas). What 10 stocks are you going to select to try to beat him?
Read Answer Asked by Dan on November 22, 2023
Q: I am trying to figure a way to get around the 30 day rule for selling a stock at a loss and rebuying it. I sold HBF to capture a capital loss. If I now buy HBFE before the 30 days, do I still get the capital loss? The two ETFs are identical, its just HBFE uses 25% leverage. I understand the increased risk.
Similarily there are ETFs now which have a .U after the symbol. The .U version is in USD. I suspect the CRA considers them the same and I would lose the capital loss if I sold the Cdn version and rebought the.U version. Please confirm.
Read Answer Asked by Don on November 22, 2023
Q: My daughter is a first time investor and is looking at starting a relatively conservative investment portfolio with a long term horizon. What advice and guidance would you give first time investors when venturing into the market for the first time given that it can be a bit overwhelming?

Thanks
Tim
Read Answer Asked by Timothy on November 22, 2023
Q: My daughter is looking to start an investment portfolio. What would be your top 5 Canadian and top 5 US Picks in the current market for a long term hold? Please include one ETF for Canada and US in your picks.

Thanks
Tim
Read Answer Asked by Timothy on November 22, 2023
Q: Do you know a good financial online site that tracks the Nas and N.Y. daily Highs ?
Read Answer Asked by Lorraine on November 22, 2023
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