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Q: Hi 5i can you give me some understanding of this company. according to TD Web it trades at a PE of 5,div of 15.6% with earnings of 1.91/share - it has traded in the $9-$10 range for some time. for income investors what are the risks - rising interest rates? payout ratio of 89% too high or D/C of 60% too risky - maybe no growth or are they just returning my capital would appreciate your knowledgeable views thanks Paul
Read Answer Asked by Paul on February 23, 2015
Q: Hello 5i Team,
Fairfax has launched a fund for India. Is it too early for you to venture an opinion if this would be a good long-term investment. For the record I am retired and is it something I should avoid?

Thanks....
Read Answer Asked by Ronald on February 19, 2015
Q: Hello 5i
I am looking at a group of funds and 1 IPO could you give me your opinion on them as they are all run by the Middlefield Group, GDG.UN RCO.UN GHC.UN GIF.UN
-On behalf of U.S. Dividend Growers Income Corp. (the "Fund"), is pleased to announce that it has filed a preliminary prospectus in relation to an initial public offering of shares at a price of $10.00 per share and the following.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Michael on February 17, 2015
Q: I have owned this closed end fund for years and have done well with it. It is about 4% of my portfolio. I'd like your opinion of it going forward especially with what has just happened to Aston Hill.
Read Answer Asked by Earl on February 17, 2015
Q: Good morning,

Can you give me your update on Canso Credit for holding in an RRSP.

The stock has been performing well for quite some time (flying under the radar screens). It appears to have a very low valuation with a decent yield.

What are the prospects for continue growth?
How safe is the yield? What is the payout ratio?

Would you reccommend purchase at this level?

Thanks
Thomas
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on February 17, 2015
Q: In today news release Aston Hill Financial announced that it plans to convert this closed fund to an open daily redeemable mutual fund and change name to Aston Hill N. American dividend fund.
Do you see this as positive or negative development for current unit holders.
Best regards
Harold

Read Answer Asked by Harold on February 13, 2015
Q: Prem launched a new India fund. What do you think?

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/economy/prem-watsa-embraces-his-roots-with-fairfax-india-fund/article21804445/

https://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=fih-u.to

Read Answer Asked by Jeremy on February 06, 2015
Q: Dear Agent. Would the above UTE be a worthwhile purchase to add to my portfolio. Eddie.
Read Answer Asked by Eddie on February 05, 2015
Q: What are your thoughts on First Trust Aberdeen Global Opportunity Fund FAM for income ?
Read Answer Asked by Keith on January 29, 2015
Q: I appreciate your comment about this stock?Thank you.Ebrahim
Read Answer Asked by ebrahim on January 22, 2015
Q: could you please give me any advice on this fund.
We bought this years ago and sold. Now it has come down substantially.
What is the reason that it has come down so fast?
Might this be a good entry point?
Read Answer Asked by Josh on January 21, 2015
Q: What do you think of this fund right now? He seems to be making about 10% per year or so only being about 50% long or so and with preference shares and high yield bonds alongside select equity holdings. Do you think this fund will be able to make 9-10% per year for the long term? Thanks for the incredible service!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on January 20, 2015
Q: Hi Team,

I need your valued opinion on an upcoming IPO.
Prem Watsa of Fairfax Finl Hldgs fame along with some big institutional heavy wieghts is coming to market to raise money for an Indian Fund, i believe its a US funds IPO. I think its already been priced ( $10.00 per share) and could be coming to market as soon as this week. On a sde note, would you know if TD Financial is part of the selling group?

Thanks for you all you do!

Stephen
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on January 18, 2015
Q: This company is rarely mentioned. What would be your assessment of the company given current market conditions? Would you consider it a buy?
Thank you for your insight!
Read Answer Asked by Sigrid on January 16, 2015
Q: Central Gold Trust appears to be undervalued. The Trust holds segregated bullion in a major Canadian Bank. What do you think of this method of participating in the gold sector without personally owning gold?
Read Answer Asked by Paul W on January 12, 2015
Q: This just came up on in my stock screening process. With a nearly 10% yield it looks like a buy. Do you know anything about this investment? Can you shed any light on it? Thank you. Michael.
Read Answer Asked by Michael on January 09, 2015
Q: How will increasing rates affect the distribution of this fund? I recognize that the stock price will likely get hit further, but shouldn't the dividend be safe or even have potential to increase as they roll over loans at higher rates? I have held for about 18 months, and am just up slightly taking into account dividends. Would you continue to hold, if holding for income only? Do you view this stock as more equity or more fixed income?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by grant on January 06, 2015
Q: Hi.... More of a comment than a question.
Eit.un recently redeemed 20 percent of the units I tendered to their annual voluntary redemption offer. The redemption price per unit exceeded the current market price by $1.45 per share. 20% of $1.45 is 29 cents. The annual Mer on this fund is approximately 25 cents per unit per year.
As a result owners of Eit.un who tender and then re purchase the tendered units get the fund services for free. Cool, eh?
Read Answer Asked by Dave on January 04, 2015
Q: What is your opinion on this fund and could you explain what their relation is with rising/falling interest rates.
Why is this fund dropping so drastically as of late?
Want to wish you all a happy new year.
Read Answer Asked by Josh on January 02, 2015
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