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Q: Hi,

Not sure I understand the 3 for split where the extra shares are considered a dividend. I had a large cap gain prior to the split which has been substantially reduced by the factor of the split, and now have a large dividend that I must pay tax on when I do my 2025 taxes. At least that is how my TD account shows it. How can that be a good thing for an investor.

Have I got this wrong?
Read Answer Asked by Kelly on October 15, 2025
Q: Since CDRs are listed on a Canadian exchange I was surprised when in your response to Greg this morning you stated: "CDRs are treated the same as US stocks for tax purposes". My understanding is that US ETFs listed on a Canadian exchange are not subject to form T1145.
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on October 14, 2025
Q: Hi team,
It seems critical mineral US names are raging on chinas recent critical mineral restrictions. Yet VNP actually dropped last Friday. Is it being over looked in this trade by big investors in favour of larger US names? Would VNP be a good way to play the world’s reliance on critical minerals ? Is it time to buy the name? Or are there better more attractive names to bet on for this?

Thanks,
Shane
Read Answer Asked by Shane on October 14, 2025
Q: The development of drones for war time use has exploded. It seems that domestic uses will also now come into play. Can you suggest companies to invest in at the forefront of this burgeoning technology
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on October 14, 2025
Q: Hi there,

I'm looking for an indirect (and somewhat conservative) play on crypto. What do you think of these?
Read Answer Asked by Mark on October 14, 2025
Q: As an after thought to my previous question .As to what to do about PRL.Would you consider a swap to these.And in what order as for more growth over the next 2 to 3 years .Thanks Larry
Read Answer Asked by Larry on October 14, 2025
Q: Dear Peter:

I see that SVM has just been added with a 1.5% position in 5i portfolio. This didn't get any mention in various questions on Silver by members. I see that the answers to previous questions on SVM (going back to August and beyond) didn't seem that enthusiastic.
Something must have changed. Bit surprised by the rationale in your portfolio update b/c China is not exactly in a "politically" correct environment!
In any event where would you place SVM amongst Silver stocks. (PAAS/CDE/AG/HL were your safe picks previously)

Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Savalai on October 14, 2025
Q: Besides PNG which is specific to underwater technology what other companies like Tesla are heavily involved in building robots for manufacturing. Seems to be the way of the future and China already has a leg up.
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on October 14, 2025
Q: The recent spin off has created CPKR. This stock started trading over $17 a couple of days ago. Today it was trading under $14.

Can you please provide us with your insights with respect to this stock going forward. Is it suitable for a conservative investor.
Would you consider today’s closing of $14.40 as an attractive buying level ?
Thank you as always for your insight.
Read Answer Asked by Terry on October 14, 2025
Q: I'm looking to increase international exposure inside a TFSA account focused on long term growth. Is there enough difference between these two to own both ? If only one, which one would you add?

thanks
Read Answer Asked by Raymond on October 14, 2025
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