Q: My understanding (misunderstanding?) is that MLPs are subject to very high withholding taxes when held by Canadians. From some comments on MLPs I've seen in the past, I had the impresssion that its not always possible to determine the cost of the fees.
1. Does the fact that AMZA is an ETF of MLPs (rather than an MLP itself) change any of this?
2. Is the withholding a fixed percent of the distribution or does it vary based on the make up of the distribution?
3. Is there an account type that would be better or worse to hold this ETF?

Thanks,

Q: With oil looking like it may come back I would appreciate your opinion on 4 US oil related companies that I am down on. I am not so convinced that they can come back or even survive but I would really appreciate your opinion on them.
Thank you and Seasons Greetings to you! James

Q: I just read your comments regarding MLP’s, including AMZA as your preferred way to go. My question: the dividend on Globe Investor shows a dividend rate of approx. 25%. Even with the withholding tax that would still leave a dividend of about 15%.

Too good to be true? If so what are the downside risks?

Thanks.