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• Mastercard Incorporated (MA $591.87)
  • $591.87 P/E (TTM): 40.14X Cap: $535.05B
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• Methanex Corporation (MX $48.72)
  • $48.72 P/E (TTM): 10.45X Cap: $3.28B
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Q: Hello

I read MA is to acquire tech firm for an undisclosed sum. Since then, the stock has been dipping down .
Would you see this acquisition a plus to the company and would you recommend buying some stock here?
MX - stock is down drastically since Dec2018 and did not recover yet.
The company stated they reached an 5 year agreement with ENAP for natural gas supply to its Chile operations.
What is your outlook on the company in general and do you see the stock recover soon ?

Thank you

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Read Answer Asked by Kristelle on October 25, 2019

• Mastercard Incorporated (MA $591.87)
  • $591.87 P/E (TTM): 40.14X Cap: $535.05B
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• Visa Inc. (V $350.07)
  • $350.07 P/E (TTM): 34.35X Cap: $682.43B
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Q: Both of these stocks have dropped significantly today. Do you have any insight? A buying opportunity? Thank You.

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Read Answer Asked by Brian on October 23, 2019

• Mastercard Incorporated (MA $591.87)
  • $591.87 P/E (TTM): 40.14X Cap: $535.05B
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• Visa Inc. (V $350.07)
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Q: Visa vs. Mastercard for a new investment?

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Read Answer Asked by Kim on October 07, 2019

• Alphabet Inc. (GOOG $211.99)
  • $211.99 P/E (TTM): 22.76X Cap: $2.58T
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• Mastercard Incorporated (MA $591.87)
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Q: With the recent volatility would it be wise in your mind to reduce tech exposure (GOOG) and increase financials (MA)?
Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Lyle on October 02, 2019

• Mastercard Incorporated (MA $591.87)
  • $591.87 P/E (TTM): 40.14X Cap: $535.05B
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• Visa Inc. (V $350.07)
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Q: Why are Visa and Mastercard down some much this week so far? Any specific news?

Regards,

Brendan

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Read Answer Asked by Brendan on September 10, 2019

• Mastercard Incorporated (MA $591.87)
  • $591.87 P/E (TTM): 40.14X Cap: $535.05B
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• Visa Inc. (V $350.07)
  • $350.07 P/E (TTM): 34.35X Cap: $682.43B
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Q: Hello Peter
I have currently investment in Master Card and I am very happy with.
I want to invest in similar companies Like MA or V in Canada.
Please give mi some names of individual stocks or ETFs available to invest on Canadian market in CAD.

Thanks Andrew

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Read Answer Asked by Andrzej on August 26, 2019

• Mastercard Incorporated (MA $591.87)
  • $591.87 P/E (TTM): 40.14X Cap: $535.05B
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• Visa Inc. (V $350.07)
  • $350.07 P/E (TTM): 34.35X Cap: $682.43B
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Q: If to initiate a position now, between Visa or Mastercard which one would you prefer?

Thanks.

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Read Answer Asked by Lin on July 22, 2019

• Mastercard Incorporated (MA $591.87)
  • $591.87 P/E (TTM): 40.14X Cap: $535.05B
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• Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ATD $69.24)
  • $69.24 P/E (TTM): 18.58X Cap: $65.64B
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Q: Would you still consider ATD.B as a buy today given that the stock price dropped again today?
Do you still see growth in the stock over a period of 5 years ?
I also want your insight on MA.

Thank you

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Read Answer Asked by Kristelle on July 19, 2019

• Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST $938.82)
  • $938.82 P/E (TTM): 55.1X Cap: $416.34B
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• Dollar Tree Inc. (DLTR $111.35)
  • $111.35 Cap: $22.78B
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• Mondelez International Inc. (MDLZ $61.79)
  • $61.79 P/E (TTM): 22.51X Cap: $79.95B
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• Home Depot Inc. (The) (HD $406.31)
  • $406.31 P/E (TTM): 27.62X Cap: $404.43B
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• Mastercard Incorporated (MA $591.87)
  • $591.87 P/E (TTM): 40.14X Cap: $535.05B
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• McDonald's Corporation (MCD $315.76)
  • $315.76 P/E (TTM): 27.67X Cap: $225.32B
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• Pfizer Inc. (PFE $24.98)
  • $24.98 P/E (TTM): 17.94X Cap: $140.77B
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Q: Thank you for your terrific website. I need to add funds for my U.S. non registered account. I presently have IWD, DVY and SPY.
How would you compare the performance and outlook for the above funds? 5 year minimal hold.

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Read Answer Asked by Lorraine on July 02, 2019

• Meta Platforms Inc. (META $735.11)
  • $735.11 P/E (TTM): 26.8X Cap: $1.84T
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• Mastercard Incorporated (MA $591.87)
  • $591.87 P/E (TTM): 40.14X Cap: $535.05B
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• Visa Inc. (V $350.07)
  • $350.07 P/E (TTM): 34.35X Cap: $682.43B
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• ServiceNow Inc. (NOW $911.42)
  • $911.42 P/E (TTM): 115.4X Cap: $190.83B
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Q: Hello,

With the recent positive earnings from Facebook and ServiceNow, would you recommend buying at this point? I'm also a long time holder of Visa (stock is down based on yesterdays results), would it also be a good idea to purchase MA at this time as well?

Thanks,
Raj

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Read Answer Asked by Neeraj on February 04, 2019

• Mastercard Incorporated (MA $591.87)
  • $591.87 P/E (TTM): 40.14X Cap: $535.05B
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• Visa Inc. (V $350.07)
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Q: Hi my question is on Visa/MasterCard. Some consensus says you can tuck away theses stocks for 10 years without too much worry. On the other side, I understand in China and some Asian markets Alibaba uses a different payment system. With emerging blockchain capabilities is there some disruption to Visa's growth. Comments? I am thinking of a new purchase with 3 year time horizon. Do you have a recent report.

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Read Answer Asked by Rick on January 23, 2019

• Alphabet Inc. (GOOG $211.99)
  • $211.99 P/E (TTM): 22.76X Cap: $2.58T
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• Mastercard Incorporated (MA $591.87)
  • $591.87 P/E (TTM): 40.14X Cap: $535.05B
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• iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO $305.90)
  • $305.90 P/E (TTM): 45.65X Cap: $12.31B
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Q: I am looking to better allocate some USD in my RRSP. I currently hold IWO and want to build on this with 3 holdings in strong US growth companies/ industries that are proven capital compounders for the long term. I am considering Google and Mastercard and am looking for one more compliment assuming you like the 2 mentioned. Also would you prefer MA over V? My timeframe is 10 years +
Thank you!

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Read Answer Asked by Kyle on January 23, 2019

• JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM $299.70)
  • $299.70 P/E (TTM): 14.79X Cap: $824.10B
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• Mastercard Incorporated (MA $591.87)
  • $591.87 P/E (TTM): 40.14X Cap: $535.05B
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• Morgan Stanley (MS $148.85)
  • $148.85 P/E (TTM): 17.64X Cap: $237.61B
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• Visa Inc. (V $350.07)
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Q: May I please have your thoughts on US financials at this time and Visa, Morgan Stanley and JP Morgan in particular? Thank you,

Jason

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Read Answer Asked by Jason on December 07, 2018

• Activision Blizzard Inc (ATVI)
  • P/E (TTM): 33.68X Cap: $74.28B
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• Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG $5,505.55)
  • $5,505.55 P/E (TTM): 39.03X Cap: $178.43B
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• PayPal Holdings Inc. (PYPL $69.25)
  • $69.25 P/E (TTM): 15.06X Cap: $66.15B
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• Mastercard Incorporated (MA $591.87)
  • $591.87 P/E (TTM): 40.14X Cap: $535.05B
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• Workday Inc. (WDAY $228.89)
  • $228.89 P/E (TTM): 128.23X Cap: $61.11B
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• Box Inc. Class A (BOX $32.20)
  • $32.20 P/E (TTM): 26.31X Cap: $4.66B
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• ServiceNow Inc. (NOW $911.42)
  • $911.42 P/E (TTM): 115.4X Cap: $190.83B
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• Just Eat Takeaway.com N.V. (GRUB)
  • P/E (TTM): -4.7X Cap: $7.22B
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• HubSpot Inc. (HUBS $471.54)
  • $471.54 Cap: $25.45B
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Q: wondering which companies have the largest runway for growth out of these? I have a very very long time horizon

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Read Answer Asked by mary on November 29, 2018

• Meta Platforms Inc. (META $735.11)
  • $735.11 P/E (TTM): 26.8X Cap: $1.84T
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• Mastercard Incorporated (MA $591.87)
  • $591.87 P/E (TTM): 40.14X Cap: $535.05B
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• Alaris Equity Partners Income Trust (AD.UN $18.46)
  • $18.46 P/E (TTM): 6.12X Cap: $838M
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• Spin Master Corp. Subordinate Voting Shares (TOY $22.33)
  • $22.33 P/E (TTM): 19.54X Cap: $2.26B
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Q: I am finally planing to sell the stocks above. and replace them with a 5% of Telus, Qualcom Great Canadian gaming and Brookfield Asset Man. for a 2-3 year plan.
Would like your comments ?
margita

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Read Answer Asked by Margita Elisabet on November 26, 2018

• Adobe Inc. (ADBE $345.63)
  • $345.63 P/E (TTM): 22.88X Cap: $151.31B
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• Illumina Inc. (ILMN $97.82)
  • $97.82 P/E (TTM): 12.85X Cap: $15.36B
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• NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA $170.78)
  • $170.78 P/E (TTM): 56.19X Cap: $4.14T
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• Mastercard Incorporated (MA $591.87)
  • $591.87 P/E (TTM): 40.14X Cap: $535.05B
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• Visa Inc. (V $350.07)
  • $350.07 P/E (TTM): 34.35X Cap: $682.43B
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• Block Inc. Class A (SQ)
  • P/E (TTM): 59.56X Cap: $53.89B
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• Just Eat Takeaway.com N.V. (GRUB)
  • P/E (TTM): -4.7X Cap: $7.22B
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Q: How would rank the stocks on straight growth prospects over the next 6 months ( High risk to Low risk ) thank You Claude

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Read Answer Asked by Claude on October 17, 2018

• Mastercard Incorporated (MA $591.87)
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Q: If you had to choose between Visa and Mastercard as an investment which would it be inside an RRSP?

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Read Answer Asked by Reg on September 05, 2018

• PayPal Holdings Inc. (PYPL $69.25)
  • $69.25 P/E (TTM): 15.06X Cap: $66.15B
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• Mastercard Incorporated (MA $591.87)
  • $591.87 P/E (TTM): 40.14X Cap: $535.05B
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• Visa Inc. (V $350.07)
  • $350.07 P/E (TTM): 34.35X Cap: $682.43B
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• Block Inc. Class A (SQ)
  • P/E (TTM): 59.56X Cap: $53.89B
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Q: I currently own Visa and have done well. I like all of the payment processors. Should I stick with Visa, or take some profits and diversify into another processor? I am considering Mastercard, Square or Paypal.

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Read Answer Asked by Dennis on August 30, 2018

• Mastercard Incorporated (MA $591.87)
  • $591.87 P/E (TTM): 40.14X Cap: $535.05B
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• Visa Inc. (V $350.07)
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Q: Which would you prefer and why. Is now a good time to enter 1/2 position? I’m low on financials with only TD and GSY. Many thanks as always

Rob

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Read Answer Asked by Rob on August 16, 2018

• PayPal Holdings Inc. (PYPL $69.25)
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• Mastercard Incorporated (MA $591.87)
  • $591.87 P/E (TTM): 40.14X Cap: $535.05B
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• Visa Inc. (V $350.07)
  • $350.07 P/E (TTM): 34.35X Cap: $682.43B
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• Block Inc. Class A (SQ)
  • P/E (TTM): 59.56X Cap: $53.89B
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Q: Apparently Canada is leading the way in moving to a cashless society. What names do you see as having the most potential to benefit from going cashless

thank you

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Read Answer Asked by Dale on August 14, 2018