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Q: I’m trying to get to the bottom of whether or not CDRs are considered U.S.-situs property for Canadian citizens/residents who don’t otherwise have any U.S. connection (other than through their stock market investments). If one checks the CDR website (https://cdr.cibc.com/#/contact), there is the following statement: “The application of U.S. federal estate tax to CDR holders is dependent on an individual’s particular circumstances and CIBC does not provide tax advice. As such, CDR holders should consult their own tax advisors regarding the U.S. federal estate tax consequences of investing in the CDRs.” I have never seen any “official” document on any website that provides a clear answer. Are you aware of anything “official” out there that is definitive in this regard? I am looking for a definitive source (reference) that can be cited in this regard. (And please make the assumption when addressing this question that the Canadian account holder in question would have sufficient overall assets that they would be subject to U.S. estate taxes, if indeed CDRs for U.S. corporations are indeed considered to be U.S.-situs assets.) (I realize you are not tax experts/advisors, but this does seem to be a rather basic issue that must somewhere have a clear cut "official" answer.)
Ted
Read Answer Asked by Ted on August 01, 2024
Q: As far as Ai is concerned, to what extent will the performance of the following stocks be dependent on the fortunes of NVDA? Please rate each of them with a number from 1-10, with 10 representing the highest correlation to NVDA.

VRT, MU, MSFT, META, MRVL, AVGO, QCOM, AMAT
Read Answer Asked by Brian on August 01, 2024
Q: Is China investable at this stage or would you wait longer for things to stabilize? I know it will take patience but I'm trying to figure out if it's worth stepping in with a half position.

Thoughts on buying KWEB as an internet ETF or would you prefer a combination of BABA/TCECHY/JD etc.?
Read Answer Asked by David on August 01, 2024
Q: There is blood on the streets. Would you give your blessings to step in here and buy, say, a 1.5% position if one is aiming for a 3% position? I have no exposure to cyber security.

Based on your experience, can lawsuits, such as those announced today, cause meaningful downward pressure?

Have we seen the worst, and would you cautiously proceed?

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Karim on August 01, 2024
Q: 5I has been putting HPS.A at the front of the line in growth stocks and I have been getting interested. I like the idea of the business. I also subscribe to Simply Wall Street and get regular emails on stocks I'm watching. Below is my last email from them

" Second quarter 2024 results:
EPS: CA$1.98 (up from CA$1.12 in 2Q 2023).
Revenue: CA$197.2m (up 14% from 2Q 2023).
Net income: CA$23.6m (up 77% from 2Q 2023).
Profit margin: 12% (up from 7.7% in 2Q 2023).
The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue.Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 3.6%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 1.5%.Revenue is forecast to grow 7.3% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 28% growth forecast for the Electrical industry in Canada.Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 50% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 125% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. "

I appears to me that the revenue is lagging the electrical industry and earnings are being exceeded by share price by quite a bit . The thing that hit me the hardest was the revenue forecast { 7.3% per anum } versus the electrical industry { 28% } . That is almost 4 times HPS.A's outlook .....Add to that that earnings increased 50% and the share price increased 125% suggesting the stock is well ahead of itself ..... Could 5I comment on this ? It looks to me like the shares are priced for perfection and one bad quarter could result in a major correction ? ......Thanks for your great service ......
Read Answer Asked by Garth on August 01, 2024
Q: Following ASPN for an entry point and sense that there are concerns amongst investors about ASPN going forward despite the excellent last quarterly report. Is there concern about the LNG aspect of business given that Democrats, in particular, want to temper natural gas use and further development? Best to wait until after the upcoming quarterly report?
Read Answer Asked by John on July 31, 2024
Q: Hi Peter,
This is for a TFSA account.
Option 1 - start a position in either EFN or GSY.
Option 2 - start a position in either ZSML or XMH.
Which would you choose of the two options and which stock/ETF for the highest growth for 10 years?
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on July 31, 2024
Q: Is now a good time to start picking at some of the Magnificent 7 stocks or wait?
Read Answer Asked by Ben on July 31, 2024