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Q: Hi Peter, Ryan & Co.
Capital Power is selling a new issue of preferred shares (Series 11). They are rate-resets with a 5.75% coupon. As a dividend investor, I like this yield, but am wondering about the strength of CPX's balance sheet. Can you please comment on the company's overall debt load, strength of the balance sheet, and riskiness of this particular issue? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Brian on May 10, 2019
Q: Where would be a good place to park cash for the short and medium term?
Read Answer Asked by Tom on May 10, 2019
Q: Do you have anything new to comment on the quarters results?

Prometic reports its 2019 first quarter financial results
CNW Group - Wed May 8, 6:46PM CDT
-- Completion of recapitalization transactions and $75 million in
gross proceeds secured from equity offering
-- New CEO, Board appointees and management structure to
strengthen Corporation's leadership
-- $8.2 million in revenues for Q1-2019 compared to $4.3 million
for Q1-2018
-- Net loss of $28.8 million for Q1-2019 compared to Net loss
$34.6 million for Q1-2018
Read Answer Asked by fwb181 on May 10, 2019
Q: CLIQ seems to have a decent Q with SSSG @ 6.2% & stock closed @ $5.63 up 0.31 You comments on the Q & going forward. GC keeps on going down recently especially after disappointing Q. P/P $55.96.Should I hold on, add or sell(if so.please give replacement) Thanks for u usual great services & views
Read Answer Asked by Peter on May 10, 2019
Q: Hello 5i Team
I own Government of Canada Real Return Bonds as follows:
All dollar figures are shown as per $100 face value
Dec 01, 2021
Cost basis - $178.9998
Market Value - $179.0590
Dec 01, 2026
Cost basis - $179.4574
Market Value - $200.2690
Dec 01, 2031
Cost basis - $185.6486
Market Value - $213.501
Dec 01, 2036
Cost basis - $145.3914
Market Value - $185.9052

My first question is the series 2021 market value has been declining the last couple of months. As the maturity date approaches does the market value go to $100.000 from the current $179.059 or is the decline in market price the result of the flattening yield curve (i.e. short term rates approaching current long term rate for the bond).

My second question, should I continue to hold these Real Return Bonds as part of my fixed income portfolio. They represent about 8 % of my fixed income portfolio. I have been quite happy with them since I purchased them.

Thanks for the excellent service.
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on May 09, 2019