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Q: Hi 5iTeam,
my question is a follow-up on a recent question raised by Ted regarding potential US estate tax liability on US situs investment. I remember a few years ago when Gordon Reid was on Market Call, he commented that even if one's US situs investment exceeds threshold of forty some US$ (I forgot the exact threshold amount) when one passes away, there will be no US estate tax payable unless the total value of the deceased's estate is over the exemption amount of US$11.4M. Would you please confirm if this is still the case.
Cheers,
Read Answer Asked by Harry on July 14, 2020
Q: Regarding Paul's question on software to help with decumulation of assets, Cascades Financial Solutions purports to offer a cloud based Canadian product, although it does appear to be aimed at advisors.
Read Answer Asked by William on July 14, 2020
Q: I hope all is well. I view your response to questions every day and see that questions on US stocks is rapidly increasing. Maybe you should create another site called 4iResearch for US stocks but you can still own them i.e., 5i minus Independence. My questions is about VEEV. They have an impressive list of clients. Can you explain more please why you like it so much? Thanks again as usual. Dan
Read Answer Asked by Danny-boy on July 14, 2020
Q: A month ago, Tom asked a 5i Office straw poll: What % cash is your group holding in their personal accounts. I am curious if you could provide an update on your response:
It averages out to near zero. A few have 10% to 15% cash, but this is offset by several using margin. Many are expecting a second drop, but of course the more expecting this the more it is priced in. We continue to think the market needs to 'chill' a bit. Things are not THAT great, and the expectations for a V recovery are high, and it may not be as fast as investors think. We think slow buying remains a good strategy over holding lots of cash, however.

I ask as I was expecting the market to chill but continues to move higher. I am about 15% cash right now and was wondering if I should keep slowly deploying.

Thanks for your excellent service!
Read Answer Asked by Justin on July 14, 2020
Q: Hi 5i,

I have another question on TSLA. Do equity investor analysts look at future potential earnings when evaluating a company ? TSLA has over 1 million cars on the road (and more every day). I believe the majority have not purchased Full Self Driving, which is an additional $10,500 option ($cdn). If and when it is released, if a significant number, lets just say 10% of the current owners purchase FDS, the revenue to Tesla is VERY significant. Thanks for your thoughts on this.
Read Answer Asked by Jim on July 14, 2020
Q: Hi 5i team, please comment its potential .thanks.
Read Answer Asked by victor on July 14, 2020
Q: I have been following the cirque du soleil story in the news.
I was surprised to see how much say the existing shareholders seem to have in the restructuring process. I thought the lenders were always in the driver seat in case of insolvency. Can you please provide your comments and clarify what s going on there. I understand it is not a public company. I just find the topic interesting. Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Pierre on July 14, 2020
Q: I gave up on this stock WPK after several years in Tfsa. I am in early 60’s so don’t wish to go too far up risk scale, however our portfolio is fortunately quite significant so can take some risk.Hold BYD and Kinaxis. Do you have one or two other suggestions? Thanks, Bill
Read Answer Asked by Bill on July 14, 2020
Q: Hello 5i team,
Could you give a few ETFs and/or Mutual Funds about Science and Technology and one that tracks the Nasdaq in CAD$ or US$
Thanks,
Antoine
Read Answer Asked by Antoine on July 14, 2020
Q: Asking for a retiree in their early 70s -- Need some Canadian Dividend stocks mainly for income. If you an provide 3 that is safe that'll be great!
Read Answer Asked by Eugene on July 14, 2020
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