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Q: SQM seems to be having environmental assessment problems. I believe the mine pumps up a lithium brine ground water. I think this water is allowed to evaporate in the desert sun to produce a lithium rich concentrate. Not sure if they inject water back into the ground to replace what has been taken out. That would add considerable expense to the whole operation. Do you feel SQM's mining operation is sustainable? The share price of SQM looks to be quite volatile over the past 10 years. I'm guessing demand is increasing slowly and the stock volatility has more to do with investor's short term passion followed by lack of passion for lithium. In addition I suppose SQM is a material's company so volatility comes with the territory. I remain undecided on the company and any thoughts you might have would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Jim
Read Answer Asked by James on August 10, 2020
Q: Up some 30% on LSPD in my TFSA. Considering selling and replacing with either REAL, KXS. or SHOP. Would you hold the course with LSPD? If not, which of the three would you replace it with? Thank you.

Maureen
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on August 10, 2020
Q: looking for a US/Cdn company in the tele-medicine space. Not ones with a pricey valuation like TDOC. Do you have any recommendations.
Read Answer Asked by Howie on August 10, 2020
Q: To my pleasant surprise, Stone has had a good ‘run’. How would you assess this stock and the other stated small caps for future potential?
Thank you, as always!
Read Answer Asked by Sigrid on August 10, 2020
Q: It appears that a potential US ban on TikTok, and MSFT's pursuit of TikTok, have impacted FSLY's recent share price because TikTok is such a large customer of theirs. Are there other factors driving down its market price at the moment? In light of all these factors do you rate FSLY sell, hold or buy at its current price for a 3-5 year horizon? I am not concerned about diversification or risk exposure in the rest of my portfolio. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Ben on August 10, 2020
Q: I have these shares in a tfsa. Do you see any sells in this list and can you please suggest a couple of additions? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Lois on August 10, 2020
Q: Excluding SHOP, which latest earnings reports have you been most impressed by wrt 5i portfolio companies?
Read Answer Asked by Curtis on August 10, 2020
Q: Can you please explain your view on the impact of US aluminum tariffs as they apply to Alcoa and Rio Tinto stocks. If the aluminum distribution south to one of the major users, what precautions might one consider?
Are there ancillary "fallout" repercussions on other stocks that might be a concern going forward?

Thank you as always
Read Answer Asked by Peter on August 10, 2020
Q: Hello Peter,
If you wanted to beef up the income portion of your portfolio and liked the idea of a couple of industrial REITs, in each of the US and Canada, (partly on the assumption of 'fulfillment' in this new world of online ordering), which four would top your list - assuming you're hoping for good and/or growing yields. Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by James on August 10, 2020
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