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Q: Sold half my position in VET in the mid $33 back in summer and I wish I would have sold the whole part. Looked at VET's Q3 report and it seems that it is the threat of a European "excess profit tax" that has pummeled the stock lately and I understand why and think the sell down is warranted. But the way I understand it there could be a unseen upside in VET in Q1 of 2023 when the VET's purchase of Shell's portion of the Corrib gas plant is completed. According to VET all of the 2022 Cash flow from Corrib should go to VET. When that cash flow is added to VET's income statement could they restate their 2022 earnings to the upside? I am not sure how this works but it seems to me that there is some 'hidden' earnings in VET that can not be realized until the sale of Shell's position to VET is officially completed. One thing we know is that Corrib definitely made money in 2022. Could the increased earnings from Corrib be enough to counter the Euroean excess profit tax. Long question and I hope you understand what I am trying to get at.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on November 15, 2022
Q: New Tax Formula forETFs.?
Have tou seen this?
Looks like a good reason to only buy ETFs in registered accounts,
Just to avoid the tax calculations nightmare,
https://www.advisor.ca/news/etfs/new-taxation-formula-for-etfs-to-take-effect-this-year
Read Answer Asked by Madeline on November 15, 2022
Q: Hi,
Best tax loss proxies for these four names? Also is there a $ limit to what you should sell for tax loss purposes because its a guarantee. For example, I'm down 15% on KEL but its only a small position. The $ value is only down $2k. So whether the $ loss value is small or not ($2k vs $10k), is it still better off to sell it for the tax loss every year end and move into a proxy name such as TVE? Or is it better just to hold? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Keith on November 15, 2022
Q: Hi team ,
Gsy is falling today. Earnings seemed good last week and I am seeing price target upgrades. I would of expected some strength here instead of sell off. Any reason for the negativity today? Should we be buying into weakness here ? Seems this company continues to be under appreciated and perhaps still relatively under owned. Would you agree this set up makes for great long term buying opp ? Buffett style focusing on fundamentals instead of market negativity? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Shane on November 15, 2022
Q: I wish to add more energy stocks to my portfolio for diversification. I have ENB and SU. I am thinking of adding GXE, PXT & TOU, all three seem to have very low or no debt, and either PPL or TRP. All for a 5-year hold. I do enjoy the high dividend yield but would still wish to have some growth and safety. Please feel free to add or remove any from my list of your choice, rank them from the best to the least, and each with a reasonable entry price. How long of a time frame would you recommend to spread over the additions?

Thank you again for your insight.
Roger
Read Answer Asked by Roger on November 15, 2022
Q: Donation of securities to charity.
Last year we reported that Questrade charged $25 per charitable donation we made. After writing the CEO and c.c.ing others, the fee was reversed. Well, they are at it again and although a note will be put on our file that the fee will be waived, it will be posted and immediately reversed. These are donations to registered charities, a university and four well-known charities. We know there is some back office work that needs to be done but ironically shortly after our hassle last year Questrade boasted to their clients of their charitable largess. Perhaps Rob Carrick will add a question about this topic in his annual brokerage review. After all Tim Cestnick named it as one of the year-end tips for saving on taxes last week. I think it is time for another letter to the CEO of Questrade and this time include 5i research as a recipient of our information sharing.
Read Answer Asked by J on November 15, 2022
Q: I want to invest in the S&P 500 in my unregistered accounts with HXS. Are you comfortable holding this total return ETF? Are there any known government issues with total return ETFs - I recall the Fed Government challenged these in the past? In registered family accounts I plan to use VFV and/or ZSP - do you prefer one over the other? For safety, would it be a good idea to use both?
Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Grant on November 15, 2022
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