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Q: One of the recent questions concerned Apple. A 5i member noted that they had purchased the stock at a very low price and now had a huge profit. In essence the question was addressed to you to share with others and confirm their "skills" or good fortune. I would like to compliment you on your answers keeping all of us concentrated on what really matters. Investing in good, solid companies, diversification, and don't trade too much. Oh, and be very thankful when luck shines your way!
Gordo
Read Answer Asked by gord on April 08, 2024
Q: Peter and His Wonder Team
Here is a simple question for you but I do not want to make a mistake with CRA in regards to Capital Gains. If I have a stock in the green and sell ...do I have to pay on just 50% of that gain? On the other hand If I have a second stock in the red of an equal loss and sell...does that just negate the gain entirely? On the other hand are gains only at 50% and losses at 100%? In other words how does one calculate capital gains in general?Thanks...don't want to get into trouble with the "Tax-Man"! Ha!Ha!
Read Answer Asked by Ernest on April 08, 2024
Q: Greetings 5i, which one of these 3 companies would be your top choice today for a new position in a TFSA? Growth over 5 years is primary objective. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Barbara on April 08, 2024
Q: If the US decided to devalue their currency, how would that effect stocks?

I read some where they did this in 1933 and 1971.
Read Answer Asked by Mark on April 08, 2024
Q: Peter and His Wonder Team
I have owned this stock for sometime and am up with its recent run. I have hit my sell target but now gold is surging. I am a disciplined long term investor. So your opinion please...do you think it has a little or great run way. I accept that you can not expect to sell at the exact high or buy at the exact low. So if I missed a further increase I would not be troubled. However if I hold and it retreats I would be up set that I was undisciplined...if you know what I mean. So what do you think...good odds to hold for awhile or take the profit and be happy. Thanks for you opinion...I realize I am totally responsible for my ultimate decision.
Read Answer Asked by Ernest on April 05, 2024
Q: Good afternoon 5i
I know you sell covered call options and so this question is related that. I have several covered calls coming due on April 19. I notice that I already have a profit of 75per cent. I have considered buying back the calls now and pocketing that profit and immediately selling another covered call, once again, for about a month out. I was wondering whether you ever do this, and if so, under what circumstances? Or, do you generally just let it ride to the date? When i look at things now, prices may be rising in the next while, and i might lose out on that profit if I wait.
Thanks for your great service
Read Answer Asked by joseph on April 05, 2024
Q: You made the following comment in answer to Stephen R. April 5th: "On the other hand, BKNG tracks pretty closely with the health of consumer spending as its revenue source is directly related to travel spending, which is expected to experience a slowdown in the near term."
Could you please expand a bit on the theme of travel expected to experience a slowdown in the near term. Could you include your reason/sources for saying this and your definition of "near term" . As always, thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Alexandra on April 05, 2024
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