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Q: We currently hold RBC Global Corporate Bond Fund. Could you advise me if this would be considered still a safe investment and should we be keeping it.

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Vicki on September 13, 2013
Q: The Altagas (ALA) purchase of 25% of Petrogas sounds good, except how do we determine whether the price was reasonable? The news release indicates it will be accretive to earnings and cash flow per share, but doesn't give a timeline. Any thoughts on the merits of the purchase, or is it a case of wait and see. I hold a 3% position from a purchase several years ago and will continue to hold, but would purchase more if the deal appears to be particularly good from the ALA view.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on September 13, 2013
Q: I am wondering why BCE.PR.A & BCE.PR.C preferred shares are experiencing such a price decline. According to BCE's web site,
their annual dividend is 3.45% & 3.55%, guaranteed to Sept 2017 & March 2018 respectively. On those dates the shares then may be converted to floating rate preferred shares. Do you have any explanation as to why the share prices have been in a steep decline since April of this year. Thanks ... Cal
Read Answer Asked by cal on September 13, 2013
Q: Hi Team,

A would appreciate your opinion regarding 2 companies for some growth and dividends that should grow over time.

I'm thinking of buying IPL.UN Interpipe) now that it's become a corp. What do you think of its future prospects and do you think it's a reasonable buy at the current price?

Davis and Henderson seems to be changing itself into a viable company. Do you agree and is it a buy at current prices?

THANKS FOR THE GREAT SERVICE!
Read Answer Asked by Les on September 12, 2013
Q: I'm looking at allocating 10% of my overall portfolio to variable income securities that provide some inflation protection and decent fixed income returns. I was looking at ZPR and ZRE etfs as candidates - splitting them evenly at 5% a piece. I know ZPR has rate reset preferred shares which should provide some protection and ZRE seems oversold. Also, would I be better off buying HR.UN instead of ZRE because it holds longer term low interest rate debt than some of the REITS held in ZRE? Your comments please.
Read Answer Asked by Ken on September 12, 2013
Q: AFN? You seem high on this company even though it sells at a huge multiple to EPS and cash flow. Cash flow barely covers dividend right now and ROE is a single digit-so, to me, it appears way ahead of the fundamentals. Why would I buy this stock??
Read Answer Asked by James on September 11, 2013
Q: I wonder if your view of RNW as an income stock has changed in the past month. Compared to AQN, FTS, BEP.UN and CSE, it has held its value while the others have lost 2-7%. It pays a healthy monthly dividend with a decent payout ratio and its power contracts are reasonably long term and I understand protected from inflation. Other than it is new, is there really anything to dislike. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by richard on September 11, 2013
Q: Thoughts on bond allocation in this current environment? I'm relatively young and have an aiming for a total allocation of ~15%, specifically in XBB.

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by cary on September 11, 2013
Q: This is a repeat of a question that I believe did not get through because of a time out.

It's almost a year since I purchased a 5i membership and will happily renew in Oct. I find the the Q&As most interesting and the more I read I find I seem to be picking up on subtleties. I do have a problem understanding what seems to be a subtlety with the grading system. It seems that 5i considers B- and certainly C+ companies more risky but suitable for income. I would think that someone requiring income would be looking for less risk and security of income.

To give you context I have recently taken control of my investments at a discount brokerage to reduce cost. I'm working toward building a portfolio that will provide 4% annually as a living allowance within a year plus a little extra to cover inflation and the odd treat. I hope I'm not being too optimistic or aggressive.

I now hold B- and C+ with AFN, CS, MCB, NAL and EH and wonder if I should consider replacing. I also hold 12 A to B stocks, a couple of blue chip Canadian large caps as well as ETFs that give me Canadian, US, Global less US and fixed income to round out the holdings.

I would appreciate comments on B- and C+ companies and my use of these as well any other thoughts you may have.

Many thanks,
Brian
Read Answer Asked by Brian on September 10, 2013
Q: Hello 5i staff, John Degoey recently picked FSL on BNN Marketcall. Could I please have your opinion on this ETF? Would you expect money market returns or better? Do you see much risk here? Thanks again for the excellent service
Read Answer Asked by Frank on September 10, 2013
Q: Now that Premium Brand Holdings has fallen from its highs, what do you think are it's longer prospects. It's debt concerns me but the dividend is great. Would you say buy this dip is buy more, hold or sell?
Read Answer Asked by Graeme on September 10, 2013
Q: Question: I bought this Brookfield Infrastructure {BIP.UN} a while back on the recommendation of Scotia McLeod. It appears to pay a fair yield but has shown no indication of growth so far.
It dropped in value shortly after I purchased the shares and has shown no growth to speak of since. How does this stock compare to the other Brookfield stocks?
D. Campbell
Read Answer Asked by Duane on September 09, 2013
Q: if Roy can wait 30 days, he could earn 1.2% with a 1 year GIC redeemable after 30 days. Minimum purchase $10000. For information only,
CDJ
Read Answer Asked by claude on September 09, 2013
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