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Q: Hello -

Even though these two ETF's trade on the TSX, there are foreign companies within their respective portfolios, For this reason, would ownership of these ETF's in open accounts count towards the $100,000 of foreign property that one needs to disclose?

Thanks.
Jim
Read Answer Asked by James on April 02, 2018
Q: Hi 5i Team,

In the prospectus for the Horizons ROBO ETF, under Redemption of Units, it says:

"In addition to the ability to sell Units of the ETF on the TSX, Unitholders of the ETF may redeem Units for cash at a redemption price per Unit equal to 95% of the closing price for the Units on the TSX on the effective day of the redemption, where the Units being redeemed are not equal to a PNU or a multiple PNU.
Because Unitholders will generally be able to sell Units at the market price on the TSX through a registered broker or dealer, subject only to customary brokerage commissions, Unitholders are advised to consult their brokers, dealers or investment advisors before redeeming their Units for cash."

I find this confusing, and want to understand the redemption process before buying any units.

I don't understand why I could redeem units for cash and get only 95% of the closing price on that day. Why not 100%?

In the second paragraph it states that although I can sell units at the market price on the TSX that I should consult my broker before redeeming units for cash. Isn't selling the units at market price on the TSX giving me 100% cash? I don't understand why I need to advise my broker when I want to sell. Can't I just place the order myself? Can you explain that.

Paul
Read Answer Asked by Paul on January 08, 2018