My wealth came from growing businesses. I had wealth, but not liquidity. Basically I transferred illiquid shares of … - Michael Lee-Chin

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It's easy to grin When your ship comes in And you've got the stock market beat. But the man worthwhile, Is the man who can smile, When his shorts are too tight in the seat.

Michael Lee-Chin

My wealth came from growing businesses. I had wealth, but not liquidity. Basically I transferred illiquid shares of AIC for liquid shares of Manulife. Now I'm the biggest individual shareholder of Manulife.

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