Quote of the Week

MAY 30TH COMMENTARY OF THE WEEK

Before Michael’s interview on event-driven and opportunistic investing, he comments on the Greatest Bull Market on the Planet – Corruption. Corruption that has huge implications on interest rates, currencies, stocks and real estate values. 

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MAY 30TH INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK

Michael asks Travis Dowle, president of Maxam Capital Mgmt about event-driven and opportunistic investing – those special situations where returns from a company or sector are not necessarily dependent on strong markets. Travis also shares some insights into the success of their Diversified Strategies Fund.

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MAY 30TH GOOFY

Mike says this Goofy almost qualified for a shocking stat!

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MAY 30TH SHOCKING STAT

Shocking numbers

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The Debate is Way Off – “The Healthcare debate is dominated by people who are just so full of BS” – Michael spells out some suprising facts…..

Patients Are The Priority – At least they should be. Instead we get long lineups and waitlists for treatment. Why? Much better for the actual priority which is ….

High Cost Real Estate – The high cost of Vancouver Real Estate is more than in part because of Municipal charges. Numbers from the Urban Development Institute graphically illustrate why…..

It’s Basic Supply and Demand in Real Estate – An added speculation tax or a tax on foreign owners doesn’t get anywhere near why Real Estate prices are rising. Given BC’s economy is stronger than the rest of Canada, especially while Alberta is weak….

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