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Q: Please rank the above listed stocks and an explanation for #1? I am more focussed on growth as I have a significant time horizon. Also, which account is preferred for the following? Tfsa or rrsp?

Also these are currently my holdings in my tfsa. Would you sell one of the following for one of the above listed stock, or wait for new money? Thanks

Nick

AQN
TD
WELL
NVDA
SHOP
BAM
KXS
LSPD
PLTR
PINS
Read Answer Asked by Nick on August 13, 2021
Q: I seek clarification please to your response dated July 29, 2021 about converting my father’s RRSP to a RRIF. You wrote:

“ #1 Essentially, yes. The tax liability is the same, but the benefit comes from more money in the account left to compound (as less $$ comes out initially).”

However , if securities are left to compound, once funds are withdrawn, the additional capital gains accrued would be taxed in full. But if the capital gains are accrued in a taxable account, only half of such gains would be taxable ( and only 50% of capital losses would be allowed). Is this correct? If yes, the advantage you mentioned of funds left to compound in the RRIF needs to be offset by the fact that incremental net capital gains in the RRIF are fully taxed on withdrawal (or death). Is this not likely to offset the advantage you mentioned? Is it also correct that dividends on a Canadian company do not get the benefit of the dividend tax credit if held in any registered account, including a RRIF?

I apologize if my understanding of your July 29 response is flawed. I trust you will understand why I seek clarification before I make an error on a parent’s savings. Thank you so much.

Read Answer Asked by Adam on August 13, 2021
Q: After reviewing your response to my question on Porsche, I also looked up VW. I understand VW is expected soon to become the world’s largest maker of EVs. I then stumbled into the ETF "CARZ First Trust NASDAQ Global Auto Index Fund" (not in your data base). CARZ includes Japanese, German, and American automakers ( unfortunately not not parts and other suppliers).

I am light on industrials. Would CARZ be an attractive addition? If capital would be better used elsewhere, I would appreciate your alternate suggestions very much.
Read Answer Asked by Adam on August 13, 2021
Q: Morgan Stanley just issued a warning that the “commodity-type” semiconductor companies (DRAM and other) have entered late-cycle. MS adds that earnings going forward for such companies will be challenged. I hold more than a full allocation in semis once I include semiconductor securities held directly.

My question is on SOXX which is held in a taxable account. What components in, and what percent of, SOXX would be considered DRAM and other commodity-type companies? Would I be correct in thinking if the percentage of the said commodity-type companies is higher than 15% , it would be best to trim? (I would not be trimming securities that are held directly).
Read Answer Asked by Adam on August 13, 2021
Q: Hi

i have couple reds ( Xbc - 54%, REAL -46%, BBTV - 30%, ABCL - 25%, GUD - 16%, EGLX - 12%, MX - 11%, SYZ - 10% ) in registered account. Looking for your opinion whether to sell/hold/buy or replace with some other stocks in same sectors or any good replacement you think based on valuation irrespective of sector.

Thanks
sk
Read Answer Asked by S on August 13, 2021
Q: EWY iShares MSCI South Korea ETF seems to be losing much ground in the last month. I am wondering if I missed something significant on her economy or the related geopolitics. Would you care to comment on what is going on that affects EWY much more adversely than SPY:US. It does not appear that exchange rate was part of the reason, but I may have miscalculated Forex.

EWY has a heavy concentration in Samsung and Samsung-related entities, companies that one would likely be happy to own— or would you disagree? Would this be a good time to add? If yes , would you add to EWY or buy FLKR instead (and why please). Thanks.


Read Answer Asked by Adam on August 13, 2021
Q: I hold ECN and ECN.PR.A in a registered account. After reading recent comments I am considering selling the preferred shares to buy more of the common. Would you endorse this move? I also have a small preferred position in a taxable account with a 55% gain. I expect you would advise holding in this case. Is that correct? Thanks as always for your exceptional service.
Read Answer Asked by Frank on August 13, 2021
Q: In a previous question (Asked by Bonnie on August 05, 2021) you ranked BAMR over BAM.A as "best for growth". In the recent Brookfield letter to share holders (on page 2) it says:

"As a reminder, Brookfield Reinsurance is a paired security with BAM, meaning that it is designed to trade in
tandem with the share price of BAM, while providing investors an alternative way to own BAM shares"

Does this not mean (in theory at least) that the same return should be expected from both or am I missing something here? Do you see an advantage to one over the other?

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on August 13, 2021
Q: I have a non-registered stock portfolio of about $150k that I am managing. I have 10 US Stocks and 10 Cdn. How many stocks would you say would be desirable for a portfolio of this $ size. If purchasing a new stock - what would you say is a good $ range when buying into a new stock given the size of the portfolio?
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on August 13, 2021
Q: Hello Team

My wife and I have approximately $ 50 000 cash in her TFSA account (shared money). With myself being a new investor and the authorized trader, I am looking for guidance in terms of what companies to invest in (Canadian stocks). How many companies would you include? How much to invest in each company? Also, would you kindly suggest a time frame to put the money to work . (ie) invest in one lump sump, over a period of four months, invest a portion and wait? Time frame as to when the money would be required is over 10 years.

On the flip side if I wanted to invest the same amount of money and use some of the profits to purchase a car, would you recommend the same companies or different ones?

All ideas are greatly appreciated.

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by robert on August 13, 2021
Q: May I have your opinion on selling a position in CAE(up 39%since purchase) and either starting a new position in ATA or adding to a 1% initial position in either ATZ or BYD? No tax consequences as CAE, ATZ & BYD are all held in TFSAs. We are retired seniors happy to hold higher risk growth/momentum stocks in our TFSAs. Thank you for your input, with your usual disclaimers.
JaneN
Read Answer Asked by JANE on August 13, 2021
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