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Q: I bought TCL.A for my TFSA. For arguments sake I bought $8000 worth and now, 1 year later, it is worth $4000. If I bought a further $8000 of TCL.A outside of a TFSA today. For whatever reason I have to sell these shares tomorrow and realize a flat trade. Would I be able to claim a $2000 loss?
Read Answer Asked by Gerald on January 17, 2020
Q: Hello Peter and Team,
Wondering if you think this may be a good entry point for an investment in Greenbrook TMS. The company claims that its electromagnetic treatment for clinical depression is 68% effective with no significant side effects. This would make it more effective than any single depression drug on the market. With depression being so prevalent and insurance companies looking to save LTD payouts, it seems likely that the popularity of this treatment modality could quickly become widespread. Although it may be an effective treatment, what do you think of the company’s business model?
Thank you.
Brad
Read Answer Asked by Bradley on January 17, 2020
Q: Hi,
I have the above stocks in my wife's account and I'm looking to diversify further. Ultimately, I'm looking to build my own ETF through individual stocks. What else would you add here to fully diversify?

Thanks
Robert
Read Answer Asked by Robert on January 17, 2020
Q: I am interested in buy some shares of Brookfield Properties or Brookfield Asset Management. What are you thoughts on the various Brookfield companies. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Nancy on January 17, 2020
Q: On several occasions when responding to questions about WELL you mention risk - an excellent point as it is a relatively small company. 

But in comparison to many other smaller companies there are important aspects that in my mind mitigate the risk somewhat. For example:

- the quality and reputation of management and its obvious ability to attract investors

- founded first and foremost on the ownership of health clinics (relatively stable recurring revenue, insulated somewhat from recessions)

- disciplined/focused in its choice of foundational corporate software platform (i.e. OSCAR).  OSCAR is open source and free of royalties - think of RedHat's success.  OSCAR is its singular software focus - think Westjet and the cost savings by limiting maintenance to only one type of  aircraft. And then the cost/effort when it comes to adding new functionality (e.g. telemedicine) to your product like all software products must do. 

None of this guarantees unqualified success in the marketplace of course but what additional risks should an investor in WELL consider?   Thank you.  
Read Answer Asked by Richard on January 16, 2020
Q: My question is on energy as I do not hold anything in this space. I have been looking at this company for awhile producing a high yield that the company says it will not cut. From what I understand this is holding the stock price as fears of a dividend cut. yet on the other side it is said if the dividend was cut it would probably help the stock price. My question if the stock is purchased you get the dividend and if the dividend is cut the stock price would most probably increase. any comments on this thesis.

thanks Dave
Read Answer Asked by Dave on January 16, 2020
Q: Hi 5i team,

As you know, on Monday Visa bought Plaid, a private fintech company, for $5.3 billion. Plaid has been described as the “plumbing” that connects the fintech companies. Do you know how that valuation compares to SQ or if they are directly comparable? SQ is trading at 7x sales. That is a low valuation compared to peers such as PYPL, V or MA. I do not know what Plaid’s annual sales are, as I don’t think it was revealed in the purchase transaction. I have always kept a basic position in SQ, thinking that one day it would be a nice fit for a big bank or tech company. Is that day more likely with the Plaid acquisition by V and how do the valuations compare?

Thanks again.
Dave
Read Answer Asked by Dave on January 16, 2020
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