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Q: I've learned recently that mRNA-based vaccines require extra cold storage (-70C; dry ice temperature). This will be a logistical challenge if such vaccines are approved. Two-part question:

1. Your thoughts on the impact of this logistical challenge on PFE/BNTX and MRNA?

2. Dry ice (solid CO2) lasts only about 3 days in insulated packages. Widespread mRNA vaccine distribution might depend on having a lot more dry ice produced at facilities near airports, shipping hubs, and smaller distribution centers. Any ideas for a play on dry ice via companies selling dry ice production equipment?

Many thanks! New subscriber this year and very satisfied!
Read Answer Asked by Mark on September 28, 2020
Q: It looks as though renewable power is becoming politically accepted, with the above as assumed potential sector participants. What is the anticipated growth rate for each and to what extent have each potentially already discounted the coming year's anticipated growth in value. I Look forward to your response.
Read Answer Asked by Mike on September 28, 2020
Q: Hi crew, what are 5-10 stocks that would be considered disrupters?

Thank you,
Kevin
Read Answer Asked by Kevin on September 28, 2020
Q: What's your favorite pick for travel, when this COVID finally ends. MAR has future earnings forcast to grow 53% from what i have read, but coming off terrible numbers maybe that isn't so great.
thanks
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on September 28, 2020
Q: I own pxt,su, and cnq. For growth and dividend safety,(pxt) has none), which company do you prefer? Is there any other oil and gas compan worth speculating on?
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Read Answer Asked by Rene on September 28, 2020
Q: Hi 5i,
1. With ACB’s recent earning release the stock price jumped from $ 8.50 to $10 Following day the stock price dropped and now around $6.50. What’s do you think is going on with share price? Short action?
Would you be a buyer at current price with 1-2 yr horizon. Likelihood further downside from here?
Thx
Jim
Read Answer Asked by jim on September 28, 2020
Q: The Fed has basically said that it will keep interest rates low for the foreseeable future, and allow inflation to run a bit higher, to average 2% longer-term.

It looks as if we will be heading into a new investment environment where interest rates could be lower than inflation for an extended period of time. In this type of environment, what factors, sectors and geographic regions do you see doing well? Given the high current valuations for high tech and FAANG stocks, do you continue to recommend overweighting this sector for the next few years?

Thank you for your valuable insights.
Read Answer Asked by Dale on September 28, 2020
Q: I would appreciate clarification about US estate taxes. I have found conflicting information on the internet as to when they apply. A BMO FAQ ( http://www.cetfa.ca/files/1551199672_bmo_etfs_-_faq_tax_season_en%20(1)%20-%20Updated.pdf ) states:

High net worth Canadians with worldwide assets exceeding US$11.4M
(2019, indexed to inflation) or have U.S. assets with a value that
exceeds US$60,000 may be required to pay U.S. estate tax on
the value of their U.S. assets. Canadian ETFs are generally are not
considered U.S. assets.

My understanding is that if Canadians held US ETFs, and their net worth was less than $11.4M US, then Canadians did not pay US estate tax. Is my understanding correct? On the internet, I have also seen references ( https://www.taxtips.ca/personaltax/usestatetax.htm ) to a $1.2M US cutoff figure before US estate taxes apply.

Thank you in advance for clarifying this information, and for this wonderful service.
Read Answer Asked by Dale on September 28, 2020