Q: Thinking about Martin’s question ( March 19) and your response, specifically on ROC. I own UMAX in a RRIF. I Look at its 14% yield as more than enough to cover the approximately 6% ( and rising) mandatory withdrawal, thus not negatively affecting my cash flow. I also see the ROC as lowering my unit price and thus the mandatory withdrawal amount. Is my thinking right on this ? Thanks. Derek.
5i Research Answer:
Essentially. A lower price will indeed lower mandatory withdrawals but we would still rather pay taxes on GAINS rather than manage withdrawal limits.