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Q: Hi 5i team,

Back to AMRN. I thought they hit a home run yesterday with a unanimous (16 to 0) vote of the Advisory Committee to approve an expanded label use of Vascepa for treating various heart-related conditions, which should give them access to a much larger patient population base. However, the market is not so sure as the response is very muted at least so far today, and that may change. I took a small position to manage risk as I expected a big move one way or the other. I recognize this still has to go to the full FDA in a few weeks, but I understand that the FDA seldom overturns a strong endorsement of the AdCom. Am I missing something here in the muted market response?

Thanks again.
Dave
Read Answer Asked by Dave on November 15, 2019
Q: Hi Team,

I am trying to help a family member with a simple solution for investing in stocks in their RRSP account. Im leaning towards VT due to no withholding taxes but I would like your opinion as well. Im thinking currency diversification is a good thing with VT too as there are other Canadian holdings (XDIV) in their TFSA.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Keith on November 15, 2019
Q: hi guys thinking about buying an etf would like a clarification on the fees that are charged and when and how they are paid and to whom thanks as always
Read Answer Asked by michael on November 15, 2019
Q: I have a friend who has trusted his advisor completely . His basic investment account has 92 positions ... less than one third of the value in US and Canadian equities ( all in odd lots, like 14 shares of AAPL @ a profit of $56.00 ) , but most are in Mutual Funds ( everything under the sun ) . RBC have convinced him that because it is a million dollar portfolio, he gets a very “low fee”, You have trained me well ... stop this insanity right ? Buy great stocks and where you want broad exposure and indices buy ETFs ...right ?

EXCEPT
I don’t know how he can get out of 40 mutual funds and 50 stocks without incurring ridiculous trading fees . His RSP,RESP and TFSA are all structured in the exact same manner ... same exact funds
If , for example , he directed his broker to transfer all positions to RBCdirect investing , would he avoid the initial hit of over 350 trades at 9.95 each ? OR does one make a deal with the advisor to get him out of this stuff ? OR does one make a deal with a different broker altogether ? OR does one complain to the securities people ?
I don’t know what strategy to use , but as per your video , he will be giving his advisor hundreds of thousands in fees and commissions .

Read Answer Asked by Thomas on November 15, 2019
Q: I see Lithium and related stocks have taken quite a beating as supply has overstripped demand. However long term growth in electric car and required batteries seems to bode well for the industry. Any lithium stocks you recommend at this time for a longer term hold? Prefer companies with production or close to versus speculative...
Read Answer Asked by John on November 15, 2019
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