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Q: Hello - i have had almost a full position in BAM for some time and a smaller position in FFH. I had thought that FFH would pop on the Blackberry bonanza although it may have been to fleeting for FFH to capitalise on the surge but instead FFH has slipped today. What will it take for FFH to increase in value. For a longer term holder, am I better to add to BAM or FFH? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by alex on February 01, 2021
Q: More of a comment to you answer to Paul's questions about PayPal and Visa as I recently asked a questions about the 2 companies, loved your summary, but you missed adding what I would think is something thats a huge growth area for Square and PayPal... Visa not so much... Cash App.

Taken from Square's recent earnings " Cash App delivered strong growth in the third quarter of 2020, generating $2.07 billion of revenue and $385 million of gross profit, which increased 574% and 212% year over year, respectively. Excluding bitcoin, Cash App revenue was $435 million, up 174% year over year"

Bitcoin and stock trading, drives engagement and then those customers tend to use more of the app, as you would know PayPal has Venmo whis is or was the leader in a similar space but Visa wouldnt have anything similar or do they?
Read Answer Asked by Michael on January 28, 2021
Q: BLK took a sudden drop Jan 12 a few days after they announced good figures/Divi. At the same time they announced to be forced to sell China Telecom. Was that the reason for the big drop and it never recovered till now.. do you recommend I add USD to my BLK holding now at 3%.
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Read Answer Asked by Arthur on January 28, 2021
Q: Can you please explain this notice, the dates are confusing:
Annual Redemption Valuation Date: June 15, 2021

Annual Redemption Payment Date: On or before the 15th business day following the Annual Redemption Date.
BMO InvestorLine has been advised of an Annual Redemption Privilege for THE BITCOIN FUND CLASS A UNITS.
Terms:
Option 1: Cash - (USD) Annual Redemption Privilege
To receive a redemption price per Unit equal to 100% of the Net Asset Value per Unit determined on the Annual Redemption Date, less any costs and expenses associated with the redemption, including commissions incurred by the Fund to fund such redemptions.
Important Notes:
As per the Prospectus dated March 31, 2020:
Units may be redeemed at the option of Unitholders on the first business day following the 15th day of June in each year commencing on June 16, 2021, subject to the Fund's right to suspend redemptions in certain circumstances. Units so redeemed will be redeemed at a redemption price equal to the Net Asset Value per Unit on the Annual Redemption Date, less any costs and expenses associated with the redemption, including commissions incurred by the Fund to fund such redemptions. Units must be surrendered for redemption on or before the last business day of the month of May preceding the applicable Annual Redemption Date. Payment of the proceeds of redemption will be made in U.S. dollars on or before the 15th business day following the Annual Redemption Date
Read Answer Asked by Cheryl on January 27, 2021
Q: Good Afternoon I am looking for your thoughts on VISA,

I held it pre-covid as I love the type of business it is and the margins it has, and at the times I figured with trends and expecting e-commerce to grow steadily I felt it was a good long term hold and certainly still do. Now with Covid transforming the way we live our lives, I feel like its dominant position as a payment processor should only help its business, with the accelerated growth taking place in e-commerce and contactless payments. The stocks is essentially even since Jan 2020, PayPal is up over 100%. I own both so I am not complaining and I get why PayPal is up a ton, as its more of a true cash-less play with bitcoin helping it gain more exposure. But any reason as it why it has lagged so much?

Considering Visa's moat, financial health and the fact that consumer trends are aligning perfectly with its business, where would you rank Visa in the realm of the other large cap stocks (FAANGM etc)? top 10, 15,20.... I look at it as "set it and forget it" stock for 15+years but I am very tempted to add more. Have a great weekend!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on January 25, 2021