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Q: Even though the business seemed a bit boring (auto glass and collision repair), I bought BOYD quite a while ago and it has done very well. I see some comparisons with GDI: expansion into USA and consolidation in a fragmented industry. I realize they are very different companies, but I'm wondering if you could say a few words about similarities and differences. And maybe comment on management and strategy in the two companies. I have read your report on GDI and find it an interesting analysis of a boring business. Specifically, I wondering whether you think GDI has the promise that BOYD did when you first wrote about it. Thanks for great service, as always.
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on November 25, 2019
Q: I like to own brookfield companies as they give me good diversity and excellent dividends. These two funds are almost identical in their holdings mostly I guess since they are managed by the same individuals. I am thinking of buying INF instead of BGI mostly because the Portfolio analytics treats the geographic diversity more correctly and right now I have the US funds. I do realize this is a bit of an artificial reason and BGI pays a lower dividend but can you see any glaring reasons why this is not a good idea?
Thanks
Don
Read Answer Asked by Don on November 25, 2019
Q: Can you also make a list of all the companies that trade on both US and Canadian exchanges making them good candidates for stock journaling?
Read Answer Asked by Raymond on November 25, 2019
Q: What do you think of MUX after another desperate move to raise $50 million US near the low of the year, is it safe to hold on to this for a few years?? It appears Rob McEwen has lost all credibility , he has continued to tell us that all the operational problems have been corrected but we continue to get unpleasant negative surprises over and over..
Thanks,
George
Read Answer Asked by George on November 25, 2019
Q: Your answer to James re: GDI today, "We would not consider it 'core' for a large investor, but more of a 'park and forget' name." My thought a stock as 'core' and 'park and forget' position would mean the same. What is the difference? Maybe provide some examples of a 'core' stock versus a 'park and forgot' stock to help with understanding the difference. Thank you for your help.
Read Answer Asked by Karen on November 25, 2019
Q: Hello Peter and Ryan,

Saw three big volume trades crossed right at the opening bell,in which Scotia Capital crossed 3.75 million shares at $9.81, while RBC Capital Markets did two crosses at the same price, one for 2.5 million shares and the other for 1.25 million. Just wondering the implication of doing this since the buyer and seller are the same broker? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by yun on November 25, 2019
Q: Hello 5i Group
When calculating exchange rates on US $ stocks for tax perposes, do I use the exchange rate on the order date or the settlement date.
Thanks
Ken
Read Answer Asked by kenneth on November 25, 2019
Q: My parents have a long forgotten quantity of shares now trading on the Venture exchange. They do not/are not able to remember anything about them. Where would I start to find the holder of these shares and sell them to at least realize the capital loss? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Terry on November 25, 2019
Q: who are the 70 canadian companies that pay their dividends in u.s. dollars?
Read Answer Asked by don on November 22, 2019
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