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Q: I hold this fund in my RRSP, it represents 10% of the account and about 2% of a well diversified overall portfolio. Its value has been going down and is now about 11% underwater. Would you recommend continuing to hold or take the loss and reinvest in something more productive?
Read Answer Asked by Carlos on March 17, 2015
Q: When a closed end fund trading as a stock is selling at a substantial discount to NAV, is there anything shareholders can do to force the company to liquidate and return capital to shareholders?
Read Answer Asked by Tom on March 10, 2015
Q: Can you please provide an opinion on this stock? Their web site says their objective is to "(i) pay monthly distributions to unitholders on a tax-advantaged basis and (ii) maximize total after-tax returns for unitholders over the life of the Fund.", but all the income is flagged as a 100% return of capital. How is this done?
Read Answer Asked by Elizabeth on March 05, 2015
Q: Hi Peter & Team
I hold CIC since inception which pays a good
dividend. However; I have not been able to get
information re fees, etc.
Please give me your take on this fund.
Is it worth holding on? I have small weighting.
THANKS AS ALWAYS FOR YOUR GREAT SERVICE!
Patty
Read Answer Asked by Patty on March 04, 2015
Q: Hi,

This fund's NAV has always been in the 9.5 range while this ETF has traded as high as 11.00 dollars recently and has a yield of around 7%. They also did a secondary offering recently at 10.10. What do you think about this ETF for income and why would it be trading at a premium which was as high as 16% at one time.
Read Answer Asked by Imtiaz on March 03, 2015
Q: Hi Peter:
Please give me your opinion on FAP ( Aberdeen Asia Pacific Income Investments)

Al
Read Answer Asked by Al on March 02, 2015
Q: Hi 5i can you give me some understanding of this company. according to TD Web it trades at a PE of 5,div of 15.6% with earnings of 1.91/share - it has traded in the $9-$10 range for some time. for income investors what are the risks - rising interest rates? payout ratio of 89% too high or D/C of 60% too risky - maybe no growth or are they just returning my capital would appreciate your knowledgeable views thanks Paul
Read Answer Asked by Paul on February 23, 2015
Q: Hello 5i Team,
Fairfax has launched a fund for India. Is it too early for you to venture an opinion if this would be a good long-term investment. For the record I am retired and is it something I should avoid?

Thanks....
Read Answer Asked by Ronald on February 19, 2015
Q: Hello 5i
I am looking at a group of funds and 1 IPO could you give me your opinion on them as they are all run by the Middlefield Group, GDG.UN RCO.UN GHC.UN GIF.UN
-On behalf of U.S. Dividend Growers Income Corp. (the "Fund"), is pleased to announce that it has filed a preliminary prospectus in relation to an initial public offering of shares at a price of $10.00 per share and the following.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Michael on February 17, 2015
Q: I have owned this closed end fund for years and have done well with it. It is about 4% of my portfolio. I'd like your opinion of it going forward especially with what has just happened to Aston Hill.
Read Answer Asked by Earl on February 17, 2015
Q: Good morning,

Can you give me your update on Canso Credit for holding in an RRSP.

The stock has been performing well for quite some time (flying under the radar screens). It appears to have a very low valuation with a decent yield.

What are the prospects for continue growth?
How safe is the yield? What is the payout ratio?

Would you reccommend purchase at this level?

Thanks
Thomas
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on February 17, 2015
Q: In today news release Aston Hill Financial announced that it plans to convert this closed fund to an open daily redeemable mutual fund and change name to Aston Hill N. American dividend fund.
Do you see this as positive or negative development for current unit holders.
Best regards
Harold

Read Answer Asked by Harold on February 13, 2015
Q: Prem launched a new India fund. What do you think?

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/economy/prem-watsa-embraces-his-roots-with-fairfax-india-fund/article21804445/

https://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=fih-u.to

Read Answer Asked by Jeremy on February 06, 2015
Q: Dear Agent. Would the above UTE be a worthwhile purchase to add to my portfolio. Eddie.
Read Answer Asked by Eddie on February 05, 2015
Q: What are your thoughts on First Trust Aberdeen Global Opportunity Fund FAM for income ?
Read Answer Asked by Keith on January 29, 2015
Q: I appreciate your comment about this stock?Thank you.Ebrahim
Read Answer Asked by ebrahim on January 22, 2015
Q: could you please give me any advice on this fund.
We bought this years ago and sold. Now it has come down substantially.
What is the reason that it has come down so fast?
Might this be a good entry point?
Read Answer Asked by Josh on January 21, 2015
Q: What do you think of this fund right now? He seems to be making about 10% per year or so only being about 50% long or so and with preference shares and high yield bonds alongside select equity holdings. Do you think this fund will be able to make 9-10% per year for the long term? Thanks for the incredible service!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on January 20, 2015
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