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Q: I am looking for a lower risk income product for short term holding. Hoping for more than 1%. I came across BBO.PR.A which is a closed end Blackrock split corp pref share product holding Big Bank and Oil. Seems to stay just above it's NAV of $10 except back in 2008. Seems like a pretty safe 5% yield holding. Volume is low though. I can't really get a handle on the split corp structure and risks etc. Any guidance or comments would be appreciated. Anything that would be better? I am also considering BMO Covered Call products. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Dathan on December 13, 2013
Q: Hello. Your opinion on LFE, Canadian Life Companies Split Corp. please. Buy, sell or hold? They recently reinstated a dividend. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Max on December 13, 2013
Q: What's your opinion on DFN-T. Certainly a high dividend but is it sustainable over time?

Read Answer Asked by Vern on December 12, 2013
Q: Any thoughts on ide.un. Management team seems excellent
Read Answer Asked by John on December 05, 2013
Q: You just responded to another user on BIF.UN. I am unable get a quotation for this through my discount broker. Is it available via some other symbol? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Vineet on December 03, 2013
Q: Would Bif.un be a good alternative to owning individual REITS. Thank you, Nancy
Read Answer Asked by Nancy on December 03, 2013
Q: Further to my question regarding jfs.un, I looked through the last financial statements and read through the fees, there seems to be a 2% annual fee along with a 1.5% fee and a 20% nav appreciation fee. Can you break these down as to what the yearly fee in relation to a mer is and would this be comparable to other closed end funds. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Richard on November 29, 2013
Q: Can I get your opinion on jfs.un I have recently taken huge gain off the table and I'm sitting with quite a bit of cash here. Everyone on tv keeps saying that there is still a way to go with this stock market but I also remembering hearing this in 2007 and 1999 and we both know what followed those years. Now I'm not saying that the stock market is about to crash, but JF's track record in a downturn is pretty good. Just looking for some feedback, thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Richard on November 28, 2013
Q: Your thoughts on Timbercreek Global (TGF.UN).
Thank you,

Joseph
Read Answer Asked by Joseph on November 27, 2013
Q: Would you please give me your opinion on UNITED CP (CA: UNC)
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on November 21, 2013
Q: Hi. LBS just announced a preliminary short form prospectus! What does that mean exactly? The stock price fell and had much more trading volume.
Read Answer Asked by Keith on November 17, 2013
Q: Hi 5i team
What is your opinion on EIT.UN ?. Looks stable with a high distribution payout . Also a sizeable investment by Brett Wilson recently.
Thanks
Cal
Read Answer Asked by cal on November 17, 2013
Q: What do you think of FAY.un other than a small comp. and not much volume?
Read Answer Asked by Keith on November 15, 2013
Q: I am looking for something to replace the bond part of my portfolio and would appreciate your comments of First Trust Senior Loan ETF. Like most I am very pleased to be a member of this great service.
Read Answer Asked by Harold on November 14, 2013
Q: can I get your opinion on TUT.UN-TTE.UN wilf.
Read Answer Asked by wilfred on November 12, 2013
Q: Is the performance posted on the site of first assets man for the jft strategies fund net of the management fee and of the advisoror fees?
Read Answer Asked by Monique on November 12, 2013
Q: SIN.UN Not a question but a comment. SIN.UN traded up to 10% above NAV the last few weeks, now at a slight discount.
http://www.scotiamanagedcompanies.com/smc/historical_nav.do?company=SIN
Read Answer Asked by Kurt W on November 12, 2013
Q: SIN.UN, a supposedly well diversified and low beta dividend fund, is down almost 6% during this past week. Your explanation would be much appreciated.
Thank You
Read Answer Asked by Leonardo on November 12, 2013
Q: Hi Peter, I am considering buying the closed-end fund First Asset Pipes & Power Income Fund (EWP.UN), mainly for income and diversification. The income seems very stable and the fund seems relatively concentrated. The MER looks fairly cheap at 0.75 per cent. But I am not very familiar with this type of product. NAV does not seem to be far from trading value. I would your view on this type of product generally and on this fund in particular. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Bernard on November 06, 2013
Q: Hi,
What do you think about FTN? It has grown nicely over the months due to the strength of the financial sector and coupled with capital gains is also paying a hefty dividend. Their dividend I think you mentioned is considered return of capital. What are the risks of investing in this product considering the finance sector continues its upward trend
Read Answer Asked by Imtiaz on November 04, 2013
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