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Q: Many thanks to Chris for his very helpful comments on the capital gains/loss issues I was struggling with. He is quite right that these were old losses. Was so focused on not breaking the rules that I completely missed the fact that it was only selling at a loss (not a gain) and re-buying before 30 days that was a concern. Great to have extra back up ! Although on any future government regs change issue, I always assume the worst. Still remember clearly the nasty Halloween surprise about the Unit Trust policy change (which gvt previously assured us wouldn't happen) and the subsequent overnight drop of 30% in those kind of holdings !!
Read Answer Asked by Alexandra on February 06, 2020
Q: Could you provide me with a list of 5 or 6 companies that are buying back stock and that have good growth prospects. These could be in any sector and any exchange in Canada or the U.S. Thanks.

Rob
Read Answer Asked by Rob on February 06, 2020
Q: Q1- There appears to be increased emphasis on the growing video gaming industry as opposed to more tradional media. Are there any ETFs that focus on that space?
Q2- Please provide your top 3 recommendations for Healthcare ETFs.
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Wendy on February 06, 2020
Q: My wife holds a 1% position in GPMT and 5% positions in PEAK and TWO. She's finally up on a net basis with the three of them - in your opinion, are they worth holding or should she sell them all and use the funds elsewhere? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Chris on February 06, 2020
Q: Dear 5i,
Are ROC and Phantom Distributions included when ETFs and stocks compute Annual Total Return? It seems to me that ROC should not be included in the calculation. It makes sense that ROC decreases ACB and Phantom Distributions increase ACB. Can you help explain what is and is not included in a Total Return Calculation.

thanks
Read Answer Asked by Ian on February 06, 2020
Q: Any thoughts on ARE's recent acquisition of Voltage Power. I see that ARE has been in the "middle of the pack" in your Q&A. Neither at the top nor at the bottom. Can you foresee it reaching 21 $ again as they seem to be slowly and steadily acquiring companies that give them good growth potential.
Thanks in advance.
Read Answer Asked by Savalai on February 06, 2020
Q: Hi 5i, I own a LOT of Tesla. I believe in the company a LOT for it's future potential for many reasons I think not yet understood by many of the analysts and the general public. The recent increase in Tesla, including +850 today, has been quite nice to be a part of, but is I believe is driven by "some" hype and is very unhealthy for things to move that quickly. Slow progressive growth being more stable and sustainable. Peter, can you weigh in with some comments on any similiar dramatic price action you have seen in your career and whatever advice you might like to offer. Thanks Peter.
Read Answer Asked by Jim on February 06, 2020
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