Investment Q&A

Q: Has the dividend on this B/F company been suspended? I can't seem to find any detail on this.

Q: Are dividends on REIT preferred shares taxed as income or as dividends? For example AX.PR.E

Dennis

Q: I received these preferred shares with the Brookfield change over. I don’t have much of an understanding of preferred’s and would like you to educate me. There's a rating system out on preferred shares so how does this one rank? I understand they are good for income and I currently get $1.5625 US per share, does this dividend ever go up or down? I’m also down over 30% since I received them, will they recover one day and how long will that take(I thought preferred shares were a safer investment vehicle)? Is there a life span on this or can I hold forever? How do interest rates affect preferred shares? I assume when interest rates go up the then I can expect the principle amount goes down as it did in this case🤔 Thank you

Q: I currently own Brookfield Corp Preferred Share, BN.PF.A.
And I'm wondering whether I should hold on to it. It has a dividend yield of 6.31%, but I'm interested in knowing where you see the share price going. Or perhaps you can recommend something with better prospects at this point in the cycle.

John.

Q: I am considering taking a position in BPO.PR.C
Attractive yield, 6% min as well 5.18 above 5yr when resets.
The question is would BPO ever default?
Are they allowed to buy these back on the open market?
Your opinion please,,

Q: Hi 5i Research team -

Can you please give me a “Preferred Shares for Dummies” overview and opinion on this series of preferred from Cenovus? What exactly can I expect for a return when investing in this, and over what period ? I think they are redeemable at $25 (?)

Thanks.

Q: What are the main risks of this debenture? What will happen if the company’s stock price is lower or under the conversion price?

Thanks,
Lipng

Q: I currently hold the above noted preferreds in an unregistered cash account, and they are the worst performers. Would it be advisable to take the losses and move on to something else, or sit tight and continue to get the dividends?

Q: Hello 5i Team,
I have owned perpetual preferred shares in Brookfield Corp. for many years. They formerly traded under the symbol BAM.PR.M, but after the corporate reorganization/spinoff of Brookfield Asset Management, they now trade under the symbol BN.PR.M, which is the parent company.
1. Has the risk profile of this share issue changed post reorganization/spinoff?
2. Is the issue still considered "investment grade" (Pf1 or Pf2?)
3. What is a good source of information on Canadian preferred shares and their risk
ratings?
Much appreciated,
Brian

Q: Hello. I am looking for some advice on preferred shares. Given the current situation of rising interest rates, which type of preferred shares (reset, perpetual, or floating) should I buy to maximize my dividend income and capital appreciation in the future? Thank you.

Q: I have some available cash in my TFSA (CAD & USD) I was wondering what are you preferred stocks to buy and hold over the summer now that the debt ceiling is lifted. I am looking for something with short term growth potential over the next 4 months but not high risk.

Thanks

Q: I'm 83 and have income stocks in my non-registered portfolio. There are many preferreds with 6% or 7% payouts, tax advantages. (I(I notice at least half of the new lows on several Saturdays, as reported in the Globe, are preferreds. I've also heard preferreds may be taxed differently. Are the feds thinking about not letting the corporations use preferreds in a tax-effective way, or might they no longer allow us to gross up the interest payments, which in effect gives us an even higher payout. There must be some reason why there are so many pref bargains.
John

Q: Are preferred shares ETFs a good buy? They keep sinking lower. Buy the dip on ZPR.TO?

Q: Hi 5i, what do you folks think of this preferred from Pacific Gas and Electric Co. Looks like there troubles are behind them though the stock itself is not paying a dividend yet, thanks.

Q: Why is this preferred share index trading at 52 wk lows ? I believe interest rates are nearing their peak and when the numbers begin to show the recession spreading though out the economy ( rising unemployment etc.), feds may begin to ease.

Q: Could you tell me the difference between these ETFs and would you suggest having just one or all in ones portfolio. Currently I have ZPR in a margin account. I have some room in a TFSA; I'm wondering if I should leave that for my Reit ETF - ZRE as I'm moving away from growth toward income. Why are they all down right now? Is it a good time to buy or is it best to wait? Thank you!

Q: Why is Canadian Western Bank preferred series B trading so far below its par?

Q: What is your read on this preferred? Would they behave similarly to bonds in regards to capital appreciation?

Q: ECN preferred rate reset preferred shares are trading at a $3.00 discount to their $25.00 par value. That makes them over 9 per cent yield. What is the risk on these preferreds? The income is nice and it looks reasonably safe.

Q: Shaw Communications Inc. were not sold. These shares were redeemed.

Do I still have to pay capital gains in my invest/cash account?

Thank you.