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Q: What do you think of a strategy to buy convertible debentures from GSY as well as Altagas Receipts as additional investments to match against margin borrowings - they cover the margin interest for twice the amount invested in them.
It is possible the banks increase their interest rate even if Bank of Canada does not. How do you expect these two securities to react?
Also, how can one buy the GSY debentures - my investments are managed with a self directed brokerage account.
Read Answer Asked by Rajiv on May 26, 2017
Q: Hello,

I am one who will be using aimia to write off against gains on other shares, but for now, they have committed to their dividend for this payment. Can they continue the dividend at this rate out of cash flow if they choose to do so? What would you envision them to do with their dividend in the future? Do they have time to weigh their options or are their outside forces that will force their hand more quickly?

Regards,

Robert
Read Answer Asked by Robert on May 26, 2017
Q: What is the best way to access and evaluate high yield bonds in Canada and the U.S.? I would like to add some risk to my portfolio, and improve the yields. My online investment platforms (RBC,TD) do not seem to make them available. Is there a better way?
Read Answer Asked by Michael on May 26, 2017
Q: Hi, Is something like PMM or HHF (even if higher expense ratio) or other alternative EFT a viable substitute for Bonds as a portfolio diversifier? Thanks for the valued opinion.
Read Answer Asked by Boyd on May 24, 2017
Q: Hi, This company has been mentioned a few times on BNN. This company has recently been shedding its non core and non profitable printing/media business and made a few acquisitions in packaging industry.Company also pays a good dividend. In your last post, it was mentioned as a value stock. What are your current views on TCL.a? Do you believe that management's new strategy to diversify into packaging business will pay off and it makes a good candidate to add to my packaging stocks portfolio ? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on May 24, 2017
Q: Both these companies report in USD. They are listed in NY and Toronto. Is the Toronto price basically a function of the rate of exchange?

Do these companies have a hedging strategy to protect the Canadian shareholders?

I suppose that an investor concerned about foreign exchange losses should examine the hedging strategy of any company holding assets outside Canada.
Read Answer Asked by Carl on May 23, 2017
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