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Q: Gentlemen, is REAL a value play or value trap?

My understanding is that the pandemic reduced the requirement for in person real estate appraisals, hurting REAL despite the uptick in real estate activity. Going forward I can see things reverting back to normal for appraisals. Any interest rate increases will certainly hurt mortgage renewals. Analysts however seem to think the growth story is largely intact.

Thanks for everything you do.
Read Answer Asked by Leo on April 26, 2021
Q: In March 2020 I did a lot of tax-loss selling (and proxy re-buying - thank you, I wish I had known to do that in 2008). I sold two Canadian banks and bought two others, BMO and CM. I did not sell them after I got my money back but let them recover. Consequently I have BMO up almost double and CM up 70%. Is there any reason to sell them to re-buy the original banks which will trigger a capital gain? I have no capital losses in that account.
Read Answer Asked by J on April 26, 2021
Q: Hi team,
I cannot find info regarding the expire date and what the exercise price for the purchase of a Nevada copper common share would be. I am aware that warrants can have much leverage to a share price if proper conditions are right. Would this be a reasonable opportunity or am I better to purchase the common share?
Many thanks,
Jean
Read Answer Asked by Jean on April 26, 2021
Q: Capstone has had a wonderful quarter or two. I've never owned a mining stock before, and frankly, I have no idea what to expect as a top out price. I could sell now and do well, but I would hate to do so and be watching the stock continue to climb. Not to be greedy, just looking for a little stock parameter guidance, please.
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on April 26, 2021
Q: I have held Alaris pre conversion for some time now in a taxable account . Since the conversion to a UN , now tax wise I am wondering whether it makes sense to even hold it in a taxable account. I am considering selling for those reasons.
Could I ask for your opinions in regards to AD.UN specific composition for Canadian income tax purposes?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by D.B. on April 26, 2021
Q: In non-registered account we had huge gains in solid dividend payers (ENB, SLF,CNR,FTS) and last year against tax-loss selling was able to reduce weight in portfolio to approximately 4% each. Donated some shares to charities and also gifted some to son (still had to pay capital gains but didn't hurt as much because benefit is still in the family). New money has been going to growth securities and thanks to your advise in time we may have huge capital gains again. Are there other strategies for dealing with this happy problem?
Read Answer Asked by J on April 26, 2021
Q: Hello,

In a follow up to my prior question. Can you please give your specific take with respect to the specific issues outlined in the short report. I am aware that it may require some research so please feel free to take your time in response to this question.

- divesture of Silicon Valley buyer
- data breaches
- CRH key customer renewal not looking good
- the outbidding of itself for key assets like source 44
- circle’s shareholders cashing out.
Read Answer Asked by James on April 26, 2021
Q: Morning

I have funds in my TFSA and am interested in investing in one of the three stocks listed. Would appreciate your thoughts on rating the growth and risk of each and whether you feel there is a better growth alternative.

Wayne
Read Answer Asked by Wayne on April 26, 2021
Q: Thank you for . I do not normally place much importance on insider selling. However, I see that insiders have been selling a lot of CRM, including sales by Mr. Benihoff . The stream of insider sales reports seems never-ending. Granted, the above is not uncommon and could be due to grant/redemption of options. But the sales seem to have been non-stop lately. Is this something on which one should place any weight to when thinking about one's own thoughts of trimming CRM?
Read Answer Asked by Adam on April 26, 2021
Q: This is my margin portfolio, all position weightings are between 3%-5%.

The projected yield is 3.31% with a 3-5 year hold.

I realize 24 positions is a bit overkill but I can't seem to choose which to remove, which would you recommend?

What positions would you add to the portfolio?

Take as many credits as needed.

Thanks for the great service

Read Answer Asked by Robert on April 26, 2021
Q: I had a portfolio review many years ago when you did them individually, personally by human! At the time your suggestions were right on and cleaned up my ETF's. Now I have over ten and according to your metrics it should not be so. Given those above, is there anything that is not required? I am up 25%- 150% on all of them. I am happy with all of them. I have a balanced portfolio in all 11 sectors with 44 stocks all doing quite nicely thank you. Following the income portfolio with some of my own additions from 15 years ago. I do not see any major conflicts.I am s a buy and hold dividend investor with some growth ( lightspeed, Leon's).
Thank you for your million dollar service!
Stanley
Read Answer Asked by STANLEY on April 26, 2021
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