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Q: Hello great team,
I own some split preferred FFN.pr.a. I am OK with 5.25% dividend and my understanding is that my principal investment and dividend are safe as long as NAV value of the unit remain above $10. Current NAV is ~$14. Are there any other risks (e.g. management) in losing my principal of $10 per preferred share other than drop in NAV value less than $10. Overall, what do you think about this preferred? DBRS rating is 4 high. The fund is managed by Qudravest Capital Management. I will appreciate any alternate suggestions to this preferred share? – I am OK with 5% return and safe principal.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Tabho on March 08, 2016
Q: Good day 5i Team, could you give some guidance on K-bro. It took a hit last week on news of lost contracts and it doesn't appear to have found a bottom. I own it and am not concerned short term but looking for guidance on its long term outlook. Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Harry on March 08, 2016
Q: Just wondering what you think of Corby. It never seems to go anywhere, but it pays a nice dividend with sometimes a special dividend.
Read Answer Asked by Patrick on March 08, 2016
Q: Could you give an update on this company? Do you think their share price could recover over the next 6 to 12 months?
Thank-you very much for such a valuable service!
Read Answer Asked by patricia on March 08, 2016
Q: Greetings Peter & Team:
A short time ago your comment was that you preferred gei over mullen transport. I own ipl and would appreciate as detailed a comparison of ipl & gei as your time permits. To my knowledge they are both midstream producers. Also, in your opinion which has the most upside in a changing market, and considering all metrics, which would you own. I await your learned opinion.
Regards,
Ben.
Read Answer Asked by BEN on March 08, 2016
Q: It has mentioned several times that deposits at many Canadian financial institutions are insured through CIDC up to $100,000. I don't remember any mention that all deposits in any Manitoba credit union or caisse populaire are guaranteed, without limit by the Deposit Guarantee Corporation of Manitoba.There are several credit unions in Manitoba that offer online banking across provincial boundaries and higher interest rate than the banks. Implicity financial is one example that offers 1.75% interest on deposits and the unlimited guarantee.
Read Answer Asked by Saad on March 07, 2016
Q: Over the past 2 weeks or so, this stock has rallied about 20%. Has it bottomed and is this a good time to buy ? Is the dividend still safe ?
Read Answer Asked by Don on March 07, 2016
Q: I have been given the honour of looking after my 83 year old in law's TFSA accounts currently harboured in GICs. This money will never be needed in their lives .
I am limiting myself to "safer", "Canadian" , and dividend" stocks and ETFs ...
Guessing BNS , SLF or GWO , BCE or T ( or are they dying ) , ENB or TRP , VGG ....ZZZZZZZ...
What would be your 5-8 choices ? All sleepy Bluechips ? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on March 07, 2016
Q: I own these stock and I am under water (CSW.a-22%, BOS-24%, DML-37%). Could you please provide your comments and recommendation (continue to hold or sell).
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by satish on March 07, 2016
Q: I hold small positions in both. Do they overlap too much? Should I keep both or sell one and increase the other?

Many thanks
Read Answer Asked by Blanche on March 07, 2016
Q: XHY looks like a timely buy for a nice yield and maybe even a little price appreciation over the near term in an income account?
Read Answer Asked by Charles on March 07, 2016
Q: I own some XHY but am looking for something unhedged that would follow the $US if it goes up. It there an ETF that would fit the bill - and would you recommend this strategy?
Thanks
Paul
Read Answer Asked by Paul on March 04, 2016
Q: I am looking to add fixed income holdings to the US part of my portfolio. I was wondering if it is the right time to start adding some HYG-U.S. (Ishares High Yield Corp Bond ETF). I currently do not hold any high yield corporate bonds. If yes, what % of my portfolio do you recommend it represent, and is there another ETF you would prefer?
Read Answer Asked by Pamela on March 04, 2016
Q: Hi folks,opinion pls of Q results and guidance going forward.Is stock worth a buy under $2 or just one to avoid,thanks as always,jb
Read Answer Asked by John on March 03, 2016
Q: Hi Peter and Ryan,
Your last update was Oct 28th. Given their (over-subscribed) U.S. financing last night, and their recent solid share performance, do you still see this one as a hold, or would you buy into it? The cross-selling synergies from their 2014 acquisition seems to be what has made the difference for future growth, from what I read.

Thanks for your thoughts on this one.
Read Answer Asked by Warren on March 03, 2016
Q: Hi 5i: This is really two questions, so please charge accordingly.
(1) I want to add a renewable energy company to my portfolio, and have been looking at BEP.UN, INE and Boralex. BEP is much larger than the others and more geographically diversified, but RBC Direct gives its P/E as 126.9. This may be because of low earnings, of course, the other two seem to have negative earnings currently. I'm interested in total returns and stability. Of these three, which would you recommend? Or do you have a better suggestion?
(2) I also want to add another (more traditional) power company and would appreciate your opinion on the pros and cons of ALA versus Emera.

Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Roland on March 03, 2016
Q: I am interested in the explanation of Royalties. What is the model for companies and brands like A&W and others. What are the structures for payments to shareholders? Are they a percentage of sales or what are the Royalties payments based on.
Read Answer Asked by Herbert on March 02, 2016
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