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Q: Hello,

I would appreciate your analysis of Brookfield Property Partners earnings announcement. I see that they have raised the quarterly dividend but by only a very MARGINAL amount. Dividend increases in each of the preceding 5 years averaged over 5% but this increase is less than 1%. Might that imply that management may be worried about the sustainability of the current dividend?
Read Answer Asked by Richard on February 06, 2020
Q: Many thanks to Chris for his very helpful comments on the capital gains/loss issues I was struggling with. He is quite right that these were old losses. Was so focused on not breaking the rules that I completely missed the fact that it was only selling at a loss (not a gain) and re-buying before 30 days that was a concern. Great to have extra back up ! Although on any future government regs change issue, I always assume the worst. Still remember clearly the nasty Halloween surprise about the Unit Trust policy change (which gvt previously assured us wouldn't happen) and the subsequent overnight drop of 30% in those kind of holdings !!
Read Answer Asked by Alexandra on February 06, 2020
Q: Could you provide me with a list of 5 or 6 companies that are buying back stock and that have good growth prospects. These could be in any sector and any exchange in Canada or the U.S. Thanks.

Rob
Read Answer Asked by Rob on February 06, 2020
Q: Q1- There appears to be increased emphasis on the growing video gaming industry as opposed to more tradional media. Are there any ETFs that focus on that space?
Q2- Please provide your top 3 recommendations for Healthcare ETFs.
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Wendy on February 06, 2020
Q: My wife holds a 1% position in GPMT and 5% positions in PEAK and TWO. She's finally up on a net basis with the three of them - in your opinion, are they worth holding or should she sell them all and use the funds elsewhere? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Chris on February 06, 2020
Q: Dear 5i,
Are ROC and Phantom Distributions included when ETFs and stocks compute Annual Total Return? It seems to me that ROC should not be included in the calculation. It makes sense that ROC decreases ACB and Phantom Distributions increase ACB. Can you help explain what is and is not included in a Total Return Calculation.

thanks
Read Answer Asked by Ian on February 06, 2020
Q: Any thoughts on ARE's recent acquisition of Voltage Power. I see that ARE has been in the "middle of the pack" in your Q&A. Neither at the top nor at the bottom. Can you foresee it reaching 21 $ again as they seem to be slowly and steadily acquiring companies that give them good growth potential.
Thanks in advance.
Read Answer Asked by Savalai on February 06, 2020