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Q: Would you please comment on the safety of a couple preferred stocks which I hold? I am aware that recent interest rate concerns have pushed prices lower, but these two preferreds seem to have suffered much more than others.
They are BRF.PR.F and BAF.PR.A
Thanks
Angela
Read Answer Asked by GEORGE on October 27, 2013
Q: Good morning,
I have a few questions on bond etf's:
Could you please offer your feedback on bond etf's and specifcially XSB, both as a long term holding in the current environment as well as a place to park cash that may be needed over the next 6 to 12 months.

Also, any feedback on XCB and XGB would also be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks,
Brad





Read Answer Asked by Brad on October 25, 2013
Q: Looking at the preferred for Co-operators Insurance CCS.PR.D I see that it is paying a juicy divident of about 7% with a reset next year at GOC 5 +5.21%. Not bad. Using your trick of looking at common dividends and seeing how many times the commons cover the preferred I found to my dismay that CCS is not listed so no telling what kind of ability there is to maintain the dividend. Rating is Pfd 3 high though. Should I consider this preferred with so little to go on?

Derek
Read Answer Asked by Derek on October 24, 2013
Q: Hi can you please give me your views on sir royalty for income is the divident sale and is this a good entry point thanks
Read Answer Asked by Dale on October 24, 2013
Q: I am interested in Horizons Active Floating Rate Bond ETF ( HFR ) as part of a fixed income allocation. However, I am hesitant because of what I don't understand ie." The ETF may use derivatives,include interest rate swaps to deliver a floating rate of return." Is ths benign or a red flag?
Read Answer Asked by William on October 22, 2013
Q: Dear 5i
I ve held Boston Pizza for 6 months and am down about 3-4 % .
Do you expect better things out of this company over the next 6-12 months ?
I m not sure whether to hold longer at least until the next dividend or to sell and invest in something with greater growth potential same sector or not .
What do you recommend ?
Thanks
Bill
Read Answer Asked by Bill on October 21, 2013
Q: What are your thoughts on rate reset preferred shares. I own some CCS.PR.D and next year is the reset date. Is it likely that they will be redeemed rather than reset? If so the return left on these is very poor, if they reset then I would think the price will rise.
Read Answer Asked by Joseph on October 21, 2013
Q: Would appreciate your thoughts on Whistler Blackcomb (WB) for growth & income. How safe is the dividend? Should one be concerned about the seasonality of the business?

Thank You.
Read Answer Asked by Tony on October 21, 2013
Q: Is now a good time to buy preferred shares
Read Answer Asked by PATRICIA on October 21, 2013
Q: Hi team: Ay comments on the equity raise by EH? Its a bit dilutive but how is their record on capital allocation? Is it a buy here?
Read Answer Asked by Scott on October 21, 2013
Q: could I have an update on ATP, I read the Aug report on the debenture, I own the common
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Walter on October 20, 2013
Q: Could you give me any views about Kinder Morgan Energy Partners KMP on the NYSE Thanks Jerry
Read Answer Asked by Gerald on October 19, 2013
Q: Would you buy CHW now for long term hold as part of a diversified portfolio??
Read Answer Asked by James on October 19, 2013
Q: Peter and team, I would like to know your thoughts on Pizza Pizza (PZA). Is this a good time to buy into this company?
Can't thank you enough for your thoughtful analysis and responses.
Cathy
Read Answer Asked by Cathy on October 18, 2013
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