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Q: I am a retired investor looking for income. Corporate reset preferds look interesting at discounted prices. At what measurements are they reset? Can you recommend any thanks Paul
Read Answer Asked by Paul on October 30, 2015
Q: What is your opinion on cpd?
is it a buy now and what is your future outlook?
Would cpd rise with a rise in interest rates and with interest rates at the bottom this would be a good entry here?
Read Answer Asked by Josh on October 26, 2015
Q: Hi Peter & team,
Quote from your answers to CPD
"We would be 'OK' with CPD for safe income. However for any strategy or fund that requires systematic withdrawals, such as an RRIF, we would not suggest it as a great ETF in which to initiate a position."

Please explain your position, thanks. In our case, the withdrawal will be equal to minimum
Read Answer Asked by Karl on October 22, 2015
Q: What is causing the general spike in the prices of rate-reset preferred shares and is this a good time to buy? I was expecting selling pressure as we approach year-end to pick up good value (lock in spread vs GoC 5-yr in a 5 year ladder) but now I am fearful of both the potential for losses from currently elevated prices and of letting the opportunity slip away if they keep rising.
Read Answer Asked by Benjamin on October 21, 2015
Q: What are your thoughts on this preferred share. Would you expect an increase in the price
Read Answer Asked by Bruce on October 21, 2015
Q: Would this be a good buy for income. The dividend is about 6%. Under what scenario could I lose money. I need to protect my capital. Thanks Cathleen
Read Answer Asked by Cathleen on October 19, 2015
Q: What do you think of this as a bond substitute. Is the recent drop in price a concern or an opportunaty
Read Answer Asked by Roger on October 19, 2015
Q: I was looking at this preferred share innergex power 5.75% ser C perpetual price of $18.50 yield 7.77% and callable in jan18. Can you please explain the biggest risk with this type or security outside corporate risk ? Am i correct to assume that the yield of 7.7% is only until jan 2018 and the yield thereafter will be the terms of reset or is it a perpetual 7.7% ? Thank you

Read Answer Asked by Pierre on October 19, 2015
Q: May I have you opinion on preferred shares? Specifically I would like you opinion of
Royal Bank of Canada 3.6% Non-Cum. 5-Year Rate Reset First Pref., Series BD

Call/Reset Date: 24-May-2020
Call Price: $25.00
Terms of Reset: 5yr GoC Yld + 2.74%
Close Price (13-Oct-15): $18.46

Since this is considered to be Non-Viability Contingent Capital, I believe there may be a good chance that this will be called. At the current price, would it be worth buying for the fixed income.

Thank-you
Read Answer Asked by J Stephen on October 15, 2015
Q: This pref looks to offer a good yield (~6.4%) and a good capital gain (at current price) in 2018. Am I missing something? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by David on October 12, 2015
Q: Can you explain what is "wrong" with this issue (very low and falling price) and why it is, or is not, a reasonable buy for income. I know it will reset at around 4 1/2% at present interest rate scenarios in 2019, but looks pretty good overall with a current yield of ~9.7%. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by David on October 12, 2015
Q: Hi Guys,

I have a large loss with a Fairfax Financial preferred (FFH.PR.I).

I was thinking of selling it and then purchasing FFH.PR.G. I would be in almost the same position as if I kept the original preferred but I would have a large tax loss to use. I would lose 29 basis points on the new rate and the reset would be a couple of months earlier but I would gain on the selling of FFH.PR.I ($15 bid) and purchase of FFH.PR.G ($13.70 ask).

Your comments would be most appreciated on this move.

Regards
John
Read Answer Asked by John on October 08, 2015
Q: I am starting a new position in either AX.UN or AX.PR.G. It would seem the distribution is safer with the preferred, but there's more upside in the actual unit price of AX.UN. Is this accurate? Of the two, which one would you pick?
Read Answer Asked by kelsi on October 08, 2015
Q: Investing in preferred shares is a conundrum at present.Do you have any suggestions on investing in these products or should they
be avoided for other income products which offer less risk of capital loss? Are pref share ETFs worth the effort? Joe
Read Answer Asked by Joseph on October 08, 2015
Q: I was wondering if you could provide some insight on Westcoast Energy as a preferred share for income. I am looking to move away from some of my REITs and invest in something a little saver.
Read Answer Asked by Leigh on October 07, 2015
Q: I have just over 1% of my portfolio in a total of 3 pref. issues and would like to get up to 5% to take advantage of rate reset prices. Considering to add to TA.PR.H or buy ENB.pf.G or EMA.pr.F. What issue would you prefer or if you have another idea that would be helpful.
Read Answer Asked by Bryce on October 07, 2015
Q: Hi- this has been a horrible story for some time, but I noticed they did have improved results this summer . What are your thoughts on the stock at these levels and the risk/reward in buying common or the 7% conv. thanks
Read Answer Asked by Scott on October 06, 2015
Q: Good Morning,

I own debentures of CUS (CV) and S. They are as follows:

CANEXUS CORPORATION SER VI CONV UNSEC SUBORD DEBS 12/31/21 6.5000

SHERRITT INTERNATIONAL CORP SENIOR UNSECURED NOTES 11/15/18 8.0000

SHERRITT INTERNATIONAL CORP SR DEB 09/24/20 7.5000

The CUS is selling around $70 and the S's are around $60. I purchased all 3 of them at issue, so am down quite significantly.

I am concerned that they will still be liquid at maturity to pay par for the bonds.

Could you determine after looking at the balance sheets if you think they should be sold right away or held till maturity?

If you owned them in your own account, what actions would you take?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Sheldon on October 06, 2015
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