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Q: Atara Biotherapeutics (NASDAQ:ATRA) has announced presentation of preclinical data of ATA3219 at American Society of Hematology.
Their allogeneic CAR T-cell therapy targeting CD19, Bayer has also just entered into an exclusive worldwide license agreement, for mesothelin-directed CAR T-cell therapies for the treatment of solid tumors with Atara.
What is your opinion on this company and it's medium and long term investment potential.
Read Answer Asked by Rajesh on December 10, 2020
Q: Hello Peter,
Three high value stocks - ZM, PLTR and XBC. Despite earnings, revenue beats and raised guidance, you said ZM will drift lower and settle. With PLTR a similar story but you felt it would not drop to the target short of $20. And now with XBC, despite pricing an issue at $5.80 you don't think it will drop much and it has been holding up pretty well. Can you give an insight into how you made three different calls on similar volatile high value stocks? Is it intution?
I have been wanting to take a full position in XBC but it kept running away. What price would you suggest I jump in?
Love to hear what you have to say.
Regards
Rajiv
Read Answer Asked by Rajiv on December 10, 2020
Q: i was just reading about Fairfax's new partnering in Africa and am wondering what your thoughts are on both ffh and the African effort. I have always considered Prem to be an astute investor even though ffh has languished of late. Africa does seem to have considerable potential and the two main men FFH is partnering with do seem to have solid credentials. What is your thinking on both companies? many thanks

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Read Answer Asked by alex on December 10, 2020
Q: Hi,
I am thinking to borrow money from HELOC or LOC and invest in non-registered accounts. ($50,000). This is 1-3 years plan. Can I right off LOC interest from my personal income tax? please suggest if this is a good strategy in this time of year ? Also what are best options to invest ? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Kapil on December 10, 2020
Q: Looking at the above MAWER funds which I believe you still like in the Mutual Fund field. I am interested in MAW 108 which is US Equity. MAW 120 is I think 56% US/ Canada with several of the holdings the same as in MAW 108 and 33 % Europe. MAW 102 seems to be 65% Europe incl UK ,27% Far East and only 5% US.So would MAW 108 and MAW 102 be a better combo? I guess it is a question of whether one thinks Europe will perform better than the US . Thanks for any help.Paul
Read Answer Asked by Paul on December 10, 2020
Q: ETFs
Can you suggest your top 1-2-3 ETFs traded on the TSX for Canadian, USA and International markets that should perform well (after fees) over the next 1-2 years and have good trade volumes? Also, would this be a good time to purchase hedge or unhedged ETFs?
Read Answer Asked by David on December 10, 2020
Q: I own both and at the share exchange price for TOG will have a loss. In order to realize that loss for tax purposes I assume I will need to sell it. Correct?
If I do sell but want to maintain a larger position in the new company, am I able to purchase more WCP right away without offending the superficial loss rules?
Read Answer Asked by angus on December 09, 2020
Q: This morning I saw an analyst downgrade on ADN. Considering the huge bull run in lumber price, i am a bit skeptical of this call. I understand that the dividend is currently not covered, since they shut down capacity to save on cost during Covid crash. But still, being a cyclical stock, this is part of the game. What would be your take?
Read Answer Asked by Daniel on December 09, 2020
Q: You continue to hold XHY and CPD in the income portfolio. My understanding when purchasing these was that they would perform well in a low interest rate environment. That has not been the case. I am about breakeven on them over the past 3 years with dividends included. What is the investment thesis for holding them now that interest rates are already so low. Is it time to move on?
Read Answer Asked by justin on December 09, 2020
Q: I am trying to like CEE however a dividend of that size for such a smaller gold producer concerns me. Where are they getting the money to pay such a large percentage and why are they doing it. Addtionally, the same company trades in London (CEY) and there it trades at approximately 130 British Pounds with a very large volume while here in Canada, it's a $2 stock and much smaller volume. Can you help me like this company....thanks
Read Answer Asked by Norm on December 09, 2020
Q: C3.AI (symbol AI) Would appreciate your opinion of this new ipo ? today ?

JOHN
Read Answer Asked by JOHN on December 09, 2020
Q: Good afternoon, 3 questions...
Could you please give me your thoughts (after one public quarter) on Jfrog for a long term hold for growth?

There are lots of great new companies out there and only 1 public quarter for them. How would you rank the top ten “tech” stocks that had a IPO in 2020?

Your new USA fund forgive me if this is elsewhere but does this affect your answers or ability to answer any USA stock questions or does it not impact the current/past services? As I find your USA recommendations to be extremely valuable as a Canadian investor.

Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on December 09, 2020
Q: Dear 5i,
For relatively safe income would you invest in either AD.UN or DIV today?
If yes, would you purchase in RRSP, TFSA or NonReg account?
Is 100% of the DIV income eligible for the dividend tax credit?

seasons greetings
Read Answer Asked by Ian on December 09, 2020
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