Q: Looking over the past queries on NRGI, and your last real opinion on this one is a year old, and the fund is trading slightly below that level still. According to Investorline, the MER is 3.4%. Is that accurate? With oil having slumped, now under $59, does the covered call strategy still work with this fund? Even with a flat-lined unit price, 7.33% is still enticing, for what I imagine to be a tax efficient pay-out for a non-reg account.
Similar to Stephen, who has been the source of many of the questions on NRGI, I too am retired, and living off the portfolio, wanting to mix income with 'some' growth, though income is the focus in this case.
Similar to Stephen, who has been the source of many of the questions on NRGI, I too am retired, and living off the portfolio, wanting to mix income with 'some' growth, though income is the focus in this case.
5i Research Answer:
The MER for NRGI is 1.5% and the total expense ratio is 3.2% in the last year. For energy exposure, with a high yield, we think it is a fine name. We don't think we would consider it 'safe' given the cyclicality of the energy sector but think it can provide a high income stream with potential for some growth in the right energy market.