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Q: I own a number of higher investment grade perpetual preferreds. They all took a dive in December, but since then my Westcoast and Royal Bank preferreds have risen back to over their $25 issue price. However, my GWO, PWF and even Intact financial preferreds have not. They are all of good credit quality. What do you think accounts for this disparity? I may buy more of the losers.
Read Answer Asked by Pat on February 28, 2019
Q: Can you explain to me this preferred share,and why this one is down so much.
How can they act so totally different than the common shares?what are the chances they are going to be called.will that be for $25 if this happens?
When and how are they gonna be resrt?
Is this a preferred share you like,or any others?
The company and dividend look very enticing
Read Answer Asked by Josh on February 27, 2019
Q: Thank you for your answer to my first question. The GC 5yr rate in March 2018 was 2% and the pref. was set at 4.38%. Would you expect the 2023 reset rate to be similarly higher, since the minimum rate is "not less than 80% of 5yr GC yield", which suggests a very low minimum rate assuming rates are are still around 2 to 2.5% - the current GC rate is 2.25%?
Read Answer Asked by David on February 27, 2019
Q: Hi, if I bought and held U.S. preferred shares in an RRSP would there be any US taxes payable including U.S. withholding taxes. Would it be best to hold these in my U.S. $ RRSP account.
Read Answer Asked by Gary on February 21, 2019
Q: I understand rate reset preferreds have dropped in market price due to the expectations of possible lower interest payouts when they reset; but can you explain to me why Prefs with a minimum reset are so affected? BIP Preferred Series 9 pay a nominal 5% and have a minimum reset of 5% (though the reset could possibly be higher if rates rise) yet the market value has dropped from $25 to just over $21. If purchased today the buyer can collect dividends equating to 5.9% and still enjoy at least this rate after they reset, or collect $25 per unit if they are called. So why are they down so much? Am I missing something?
Read Answer Asked by David on February 19, 2019
Q: I bought for the first time preferred shares last year as part of a defensive strategy overall. These shares performed as expected and fell in unison with the market in October and December. The rest of my portfolio has nearly recovered and is back to where it was in early fall.
Why are these preferred stocks not recovering? Does the market now believe that interest rates are unlikely to rise so the re-sets now have less value?

Thanks for all your help,
Read Answer Asked by Paul on February 15, 2019
Q: Hello 5i...The preferred share space took a real hit from which it has not recovered. I am thinking of adding one of the above as part of my fixed income allocation but to my non registered account. All of my fixed income and GIC's are in my RSP. I am conservative age 68 and need 4-5% long term. The recent volatility however does concern me. I value your opinion ..thank you Gary
Read Answer Asked by Gary on February 13, 2019
Q: Would appreciate your assistance in finding a list (preferably US) of large cap Cos. that offer pref. shares covering broad market segments. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on February 05, 2019
Q: What’s the difference between the different BAM shares, any preference?
If we already hold BAM.PR.N , should we change them to another BAM?
Read Answer Asked by William on January 31, 2019
Q: How do Preferred shares typically respond to changes in interest rates?
Read Answer Asked by Gary on January 24, 2019
Q: Aurora Cannabis announced an offering of convertible senior unsecured notes due 2024 and valued at $300 million USD. Net proceeds from the offering of the notes are to support its Canadian and international expansion initiatives for future acquisitions. The share value dropped ~10% on the news. May I have your thoughts on the market reaction? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Martin on January 18, 2019
Q: I HAVE CONSTELLATION CSU.DB AND AM LOOKING FOR ANOTHER DEBENTURE. YOU HAVE RECOMMENDED CJT.DB IN THE PAST. OF CJT AND CHR WHICH IS YOUR PREFERENCE. ANY OTHER DEBENTURE YOU MAY CONSIDER TO BE WORTHY WOULD BE WELCOME. THANKS
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on January 16, 2019
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