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Investment Q&A

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Q: hello 5i:
could you please comment (generally) on the new preferred shares being offered by BEP.UN. Can I purchase these through my online broker ie BMO Investorline or Scotia iTrade? How would these preferreds compare to others being offered at the moment? The reset, pegged to Canadian Treasuries seems like good protection for the investor: is it? Would these be acceptable as the fixed income portion of a diversified portfolio for someone who is (becoming) more risk averse? Held in a TFSA, is the interest taxable or not?
thanks
Paul L
Read Answer Asked by Paul on May 17, 2016
Q: Good Morning Peter, Ryan, and Team,
Presently I have a full weighting of Parkland Fuel (PKI-TSX) in an income oriented retirement account. Most of the other equity holdings in this account mirror your 5i Income Portfolio. I have been watching Superior Plus (SPB-TSX) for awhile and it appears to have bottomed with energy prices firming a bit. SPB looks to be a cheap stock even with the recent upward move in share price. Do you think owning PKI and SPB in the same income account makes any sense ??? Also if you were to assign a grade to SPB what would it be ??? PKI is presently a "B". Thank you for your sage insights. DL
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on May 17, 2016
Q: What are your thoughts on Absolute Software (TSX:ABT)?
Read Answer Asked by Boyd on May 17, 2016
Q: For transferring money from the UK to Canada I use Tranferwise. It is a bit of a pain to set up but fast and easy afterwards. I transfer the money to their account and receive in in my bank in two business days.
Most important they have MINIMUM fees and use wholesale rates.
For transferring to/from another country they may suggest another financial institution.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on May 17, 2016
Q: I am overloaded in the Consumer Staples Sector. I have MRU, ATD.B, PBH, & BPF.UN. and would like to lighten up by dumping one. Am loathe to dump Boston Pizza because of its 7.44% Y. Would you please list them in terms of growth possibility and which one you think would generate the least returns over say 1 - 3 yrs time frame.
Read Answer Asked by Arthur on May 17, 2016
Q: I would like to know if the new debenture issue being offered is safe for capital preservation and if there is anything about this offer such as the conversion of the debentures to equity and its other terms such as early redemption rights after the first 3 years, that would have a major impact on the debentures value and liquidity for a 5 year hold. What would these debenture rate as? Is there a fair possibility of future capital gains based on the conversion price of $44.75 per Share. I presently own 100 shares of EIF and am thinking of buying these debentures for an RRSP and or TFSA for a minimum 5 years or longer. Are there better and safer fixed income opportunities at the present time, that pay a 5.25% dividend that one could invest in?

Thank you for your answer.

Joseph
Read Answer Asked by Joseph on May 17, 2016