Investment Q&A

Q: If you were considering defensive choices in the current climate for a retired client relying on an income portfolio of securities for a large percentage of their income, would you consider VVR? If not, what sort of defensive income-producing diversifier would you prefer?

Q: Merry Christmas to the staff.
i'm 81 just floating until the end of the road,I'm considering adding to my TSFA only for income purposes, PDO , PDI.CAN., and or ZWU which of the 3 you consider the safest bet,Are these US.income funds affected by N.R. tax .

Tnks.

Dan

Q: Can I please have an updated view of ESP. Last question was in the spring. Is the 18% sustainable for the near future?

Q: TYG has had a very nice year. Up 65%. Yet PE is only 4.6 and Yield is 6.6%. Looking for growth and income would this be positive addition to my portfolio?

Thanks.

Q: Can you provide an 'idiot's guide' answer to what FTN is and how it works.

Would it have been a good investment over the last 3 years compared to an average dividend paying stock?

Would you recommend it as a good investment for the next 3 years given anticipatedmarket conditions? Thanks

Q: Any insight on the sudden pullback today on PDI?

Thank you,

Q: There are proposed changes with PIC could you clarify the ongoing business. financials for this year and upcoming events.Use as many credits Tks 5i

Q: Hi,
As a Canadian investor, looking to buy into OpenAi, could you tell me what ETF’s have OpenAi holdings please? I have tried looking into Ark VX, but it appears I can only access that through “soFi” software. I am open to any suggestions you have.

As always, you’re insight is always much appreciated. Thanks!

Dawn

Q: Templeton's recent bad PR reminded me of my previous interest in their Templeton Dragon fund. Any idea whether the fund's recent poor performance can be reversed? Thanks!!

Q: Blackrock sent a tender offer today: "Option 1: Tender Consideration (USD funds) (Subject to Proration) - To receive 98% of the NAV per share of Blackrock Capital Allocation Term Trust Common Share tendered on pricing date". Or do nothing and hold.

1. The current NAV shows on a 'net search as $17.45; would you expect that to change much from now until the "pricing date"?
2. What is the date for the "pricing date"?
3. Why would Blackrock want to do this?
4. What would you do if you owned shares? Current share price is $16.36;
5. Where can I find the offering circular?

6. Also, my 2 service providers show the yield at 11.5%; the profile on the 5i Market Data shows it at 21%. What do you think it is?

Many thanks for your excellent service.

Q: I would appreciate your opinion of the closed-end investment fund Canadian General Investments, trading directly on the TSX. What are the pros and cons of investing in such a fund?

Q: In your estimation, is the Apollo Tactical Income fund configured to strengthen as interest rates fall or remain at their current level?
Thanks!
David
Further to my previous question on AIF, can you comment on the tax treatment that will be applied to the distributions resulting from its upcoming merger? (note: my previous question on AIF's prospect should, I suppose. be better directed at MFIC...)

Q: What is your current opinion of EIT.UN.ca - is it a good investment or would you have alternatives that are better?
Thanks

Q: Hi 5i,
I have a small position in Fairfax India holdings. I have made a gain but disappointing for the length of time I have had it. I can still be patient for possibly 5 more years or longer. Would you recommend holding this, or consider ETF's of India holdings that you had recommended in March of this year (ZID or INDY) or other ETF?
Should be on the conservative side of investing.

Thank you for the great service

Q: What is your current opinion of BCAT? It has been around for approximately 2.5 years since the last question you’ve had and seems to be growing well despite its incongruously large upcoming dividend.
Thanks,
David

Q: I am finalizing RRIF portfolio focusing on safety and yield. I am trying to decide between Canoe Income fund and SLF. Performance-wise they look similar to me but with EIT having a higher yield. I would value your advice on selecting one of these unless you have an even better suggestion then that would be welcome as well. Thanks for all you do! Dan

Q: Hi, can you give any info on the above, there are no inquiries up until now.

Thanks as always
Anthony

Q: Hello 5i, Could you explain what the Annual Concurrent Retraction is all about.
I own shares in PWI and Option 1 is Retraction. Also could you comment on the company as well as a investment.

Q: As a retired income investment, I have enjoyed the steady increase in the value of these funds over the last years as well as a good dividend. In fact they tended to stay steady every time the market dipped. Until lately. Both have seen daily drops unseen before. Has anything changed or is it the general skittish market right now.

Q: Why was ENS just offered at such a low price - nearly 6% discount? ENB was unaffected. Thanks.