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Q: The US is threatening to impose Tariffs on China tomorrow. From what I understand this is mainly aimed at intellectual property. Do you anticipate a positive effect on patent holders if China reacts by paying royalties to them rather than paying the tariffs? If so what companies would likely benefit. In Canada I'm thinking Quarterhill might be an example but I suspect it may be too early to ask you for an opinion.
Read Answer Asked by Larry on March 23, 2018
Q: Hello team,

Would you kindly give us an update on TDOC? Would you agree that it is an Amazon like company in the healthcare system? Or is that too lofty a description and it may not be able to ramp up its business the same as Amazon has? How is TDOC cash and debt positions now? Do you think that the stock is too expensive? Has the management been shareholder friendly? Are they selling more than buying? Would you think the company would have to dilute shares again to raise money soon? And finally do they have any competitive advantage and can grow organically or do they have to keep buying the competitors?

Would you be a buyer at the current price, after all is said?

Thank you for your great knowledge and assistance!
Read Answer Asked by Saeed on March 23, 2018
Q: RE the 30 day rule. If I sell a stock in my margin account, can I buy it back same day in my TFSA and still claim loss? If not can I purchase it in my TFSA first then sell it from my margin account? Thanks James
Read Answer Asked by JAMES on March 23, 2018
Q: This is not a question but a guide to the entire history of FFH, which answers on the questions today. It's published in the annual report every year where the Dec. 31 book value and share value are compared. The reader should note he trend in the book value, in particular. Also Watsa's comments over and over are that book value and share value will not necessarily follow each other. I am a long term holder of FFH, sold out at $600 purely to buy a house and then by pure blind luck (not skills) I had the opportunity to by back in with ACB of $175 a couple of years later!

http://s1.q4cdn.com/579586326/files/doc_financials/2017/annual/WEBSITE-Fairfax-Financial's-Corporate-Performance-page.pdf
Read Answer Asked by John on March 23, 2018
Q: Hi!
In a rising rate environment, are there certain metrics that we can look at to determine whether a certain telcos, utility or REIT will be more resistant to the downside?
Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Jason on March 22, 2018
Q: I hold the above in my TFSA and am down significantly on all of them. Fly is particularly concerning to me as I am down well over 50% and momentum is poor. Is it time to dump one or all even though there's no tax benefit to selling a loser? Could you suggest 2 or 3 alternatives, sector not withstanding? I hold a mix of the growth and balanced equity portfolios in our TFSA's.
Read Answer Asked by Rod on March 22, 2018
Q: Would you sell or hold any or all of Sprott Energy, Sprott Gold, Sprott Cdn. Equity funds at this point Thanx Robbie
Read Answer Asked by Robert on March 22, 2018
Q: Quite often, in both questions and answers, when there is no apparent or obvious reason for a significant drop in a stock's price it is simply attributed to "profit taking".
Can you please explain how and why this works - what are the mechanics of it?
Thank you,
John
Read Answer Asked by John on March 22, 2018
Q: Hello
My Self Direct RRSP account holds approximately 50% in the older couch potato version XIU,XBB,XSP,and XIN. The balance is primarily Canadian dividend funds found within your income and balanced portfolios.
Now that I have retired should I sell the original 4 couch potato funds and replace it with the new Vanguard fund (VBAL) plus keep a few of the better dividend stocks.
Just looking to keep it simple and not stress over re-balancing and diversification.
Thanks
Gary
Read Answer Asked by Gary on March 22, 2018
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