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Q: Peter and Team,
Could you please give me your opinion/assessment of AEU.UN. Many thanks,
Nancy
Read Answer Asked by Nancy on September 19, 2014
Q: Would like your opinion on vet verses rbn.un for appreciation and div income. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Larry on August 25, 2014
Q: What can you tell me about TDb Split Corp (symbol XTD on the TSE). How does the stock generate its income?
Read Answer Asked by Elizabeth on August 19, 2014
Q: Hello 5i,
I have a diversified portfolio with over 60 companies and am thinking of buying Brookfield Global Infrastructure Securities Income Fund (BGI.UN). What do you think, there's not much information on the fund?
Thanks,
Read Answer Asked by Mark on August 15, 2014
Q: Brookfield Global Infrastructure Securities Income Fund (BGI.UN)I am trying to look into this and am having trouble finding much on it. It has hit new highs the past 2 days and has a 5+ dividend. You haven't commented on it since just after its IPO just over a year ago. What does it do; why is it hot now.
Bryon in Elmira
Read Answer Asked by Bryon on July 31, 2014
Q: Please give me opinion on ffi.un or a etf with a little more capital gains, thank you. Jack
Read Answer Asked by Jack on July 23, 2014
Q: Hi
Please give your comments on TLF.un.
What do you think of it as an investment for income and growth in a taxable account. Are you still unhappy with the fees?
Are the fees subtracted before the yield is shown? (6.4percent in globe and mail today) Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by maida on July 23, 2014
Q: I have been doing some private 2nd mortgage investing and even though they pay and attractive 16% annually, you are locked in for 2 year. Instead, the Life and Bank Split Corp--symbol LBS has been recommended to replace some of the more riskier 2nd mortage investments. Can you please provide and opinion?
Read Answer Asked by Bohdan on July 15, 2014
Q: This isn't a question, but a suggestion to those who are looking for much higher yield than treasury bills and government bonds with many of them trading at very low risk. The preferred side of split shares. There are several of them yielding anywhere from 4 to 6%. They are redeemable anywhere from one year to 6 years with a downside protection up to 100 % or more. Liquidity however is an issue with some of them. You just have to be selective.
Read Answer Asked by Saad on July 14, 2014
Q: Hi 5i Team,

I read an article on Seeking Alpha today recommending a play on gold and silver via a closed-end fund called Central Fund of Canada (CEF). It is supposed to be trading at a 5% discount and that is meant to be unusual (but it happens from time to time).

Any time someone writes about "free" money I am suspicious. Do you have any comments about this investment alternative? The article is here: http://seekingalpha.com/article/2310905-how-to-get-a-big-discount-on-gold?ifp=0

Thanks again for your great service.

Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on July 14, 2014
Q: Interested in you investment opinion on BSO.UN. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Sue on July 07, 2014
Q: Aston Hill ADV T/U (AV.UN)has asked unit owners whether they are interested in tendering to a "voluntary redemption" at a price equal to the NAV minus redemption and brokerage charges.Should I tender to this offer, and if so what is a good replacement? Thank You
Read Answer Asked by Harold on June 27, 2014
Q: Hi! What to do with FAP? They lowered there monthly dividend to 4 cents yesterday.
Read Answer Asked by Keith on June 19, 2014
Q: What is wrong with Fay.un, First Asset Yield opportunity Trust? It has never missed or reduced it's dividend payment,even during the recession, but still trades near it's 5 year low. What am I missing? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Max on June 18, 2014
Q: Hi Peter,

Could you please provide comments on the "Advantaged Canadian High Yield Bond Fund - AHY.UN? In particular, do you believe it is better than other bond funds?

Thanks, Darlene
Read Answer Asked by Darlene on June 06, 2014
Q: In my RRIF I am holding the First Asset Convertible Debenture Fund (DCD.UN) which trades at a discount to NAV and yields about 7.4%. It seems to be structured on derivatives - a forward agreement with a bank - a setup that is different from that of CVD, though the past performance looks similar. CVD trades at a premium to NAV and has a lower yield but I wonder if it is safer overall and in your opinion would you recommend a switch? Thanks, J.
Read Answer Asked by Jeff on May 27, 2014
Q: Hi, I want to invest 5% of my portfolio in the precious metals sector. My current exposure is MND and HEP. To complement these, I am thinking of addind MMP.UN for diversification and income within the sector. I realize that it is invested in junior companies, therefore risky, but do you think this segment of the market has hope, and what do you think of this particular product? Thanks for your excellent service.
Read Answer Asked by Bernard on May 26, 2014
Q: I have held dividend select 15 (DS-T) for a number of years at has been lingering for a while and only recently is trading at the level I bought it at . It pays a good dividend
What are your thoughts on it.
Read Answer Asked by Arnold on May 25, 2014
Q: I recently received some money and I want to closely mimic your income portfolio in a taxable account.I was thinking of taking some of the weighting of the financials and buying FTN.I realize there is some added risk but it suits my investment style and I like the US exposure to banks.The dividend is also attractive I must admit.From your past comments you are not really excited about it.Also the bond portion of the portfolio are you still happy with the 7% weightings.
Read Answer Asked by Randy on May 14, 2014
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