Q: This may be out of your realm of expertise but I've been following this co. for a while as it had announced a plan to do a non dilutive financing using an asset backed crypto token. It seems to be working as their latest financials show nearly $10 million in their accounts. I believe they have approx 61 million shares. Is it common for a micro cap to trade below cash value? I believe cash alone would make it worth around .16 ish. Would you be able to look into it. Thx
Q: I am a recent subscriber to your ETF newsletter. I find it very informative. Thank-you.
I have read with great interest your articles about tax efficiency of ETFs. I have two questions: (1) If a US ETF is held in a non-registered account, I understand that there is a 15% withholding tax on dividends. However, is this withholding tax not deducted from Canadian taxes payable? If a person is in, say a 40-50% tax bracket, how big an issue is this on an after-tax basis?; and (2) Where can I find out the tax impacts for each ETF before I consider making a purchase?
Q: It seems to me that emerging markets are starting to act a bit better as of late. Do you agree a move into EM at this time would be wise? If so, please suggest a few ways to play the trend. If not, give your reasons. Awaiting your respected analysis.
Q: For a position as part of an investors high risk allocation, would you consider MAXR? Seems to be back to previous lows after the earnings numbers. I am looking at a short term trade. Do you think most of the downside is priced in at this point? Do you think it is better to own the stock or buy calls (say July or further) for more limited downside risk? Thank you!
Q: Hi gang
What are your thoughts on Amarin today? Any news in the last month or two? It's quite interesting to me on a personal level but as a stock I am on hold for now but may dabble depending on your answer. I can handle some risk.
Thanks as always for all you do.
Q: Seven Generations recently reported what I felt were pretty good results plus they appear to have great proven reserves and continually seem to be able to keep production costs below industry averages. What is your position on this stock? Buy, hold, sell?
Q: Hi there,
i inherited this preferred and it is trading at a significant discount to other MS preferreds. It is difficult to wade through the online information to compare the features of this preferred versus others all paying a higher dividend. CAn you clarify why this one might be trading at such a discount.
Q: I have noticed that most days recently Encana Starts very strong then often trades suddenly down or slowly down throughout the day.
What is this telling us ?
Q: CSW seems to be out of favor. Can you comment/speculate as to why, please. With no debt, in demand products and nice dividend, I'm confused by its performance or lack thereof.
Q: Our 32 year old daughter has $30k for initial positions in her TFSA. She’s looking for balance + growth with a timeframe of 3-5 years. Could you suggest some of your preferred companies at the present time.
Q: What is the primary driver of revenue for PEO? Is it simply headcount of firms that provide benefits/pensions, or will demographics (ie. people retiring) play a factor?
Q: I hold VSP Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) in my RRIF. I am confused by the following comments in the February 2019 ETF & Mutual Fund Update under the title Exchange-Traded Funds for Your RRSP – “When it comes to Canadian-listed funds that hold U.S. equities or hold U.S. listed ETFs it is best to avoid them because U.S. dividend income is taxed on your behalf.” I had thought that VSP was appropriate for RRIF’s. Please advise.
Q: Been looking for a reliable accurate system/app or software to accurately calculate a portfolio rate of return - is there any options that you know of and could recommend??
THX
Ralph N.......
Q: What is your view of MUX after the last earnings report? Why has it performed so poorly with gold moving up from $1200 to $1330 recently, it doesn't make sense to me.
Thanks,
George