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Q: SIN.UN, a supposedly well diversified and low beta dividend fund, is down almost 6% during this past week. Your explanation would be much appreciated.
Thank You
Read Answer Asked by Leonardo on November 12, 2013
Q: Hi Peter, I am considering buying the closed-end fund First Asset Pipes & Power Income Fund (EWP.UN), mainly for income and diversification. The income seems very stable and the fund seems relatively concentrated. The MER looks fairly cheap at 0.75 per cent. But I am not very familiar with this type of product. NAV does not seem to be far from trading value. I would your view on this type of product generally and on this fund in particular. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Bernard on November 06, 2013
Q: Hi,
What do you think about FTN? It has grown nicely over the months due to the strength of the financial sector and coupled with capital gains is also paying a hefty dividend. Their dividend I think you mentioned is considered return of capital. What are the risks of investing in this product considering the finance sector continues its upward trend
Read Answer Asked by Imtiaz on November 04, 2013
Q: Now that JFS.un is selling at 10.93, is it selling above its net asset value? If so, is it a concern.
Thanks, Ma\rk
Read Answer Asked by Mark on October 27, 2013
Q: Could you give me your opinion on the BlackRock Dividend Income Trust (BQY-US). It is a closed-end fund selling at about 10% discount to its value. It has a nice yield,7.4%, but the fact sheet on this fund gives rather limited information; e.g.,no MER is listed. It seems small but would it be alright for income?
Read Answer Asked by richard on October 16, 2013
Q: Would it be too soon at this point to get back into U-T ? Thanks for your time!
Read Answer Asked by Terry on October 12, 2013
Q: Good morning team, I would be interested to hear your opinion on FAP.
Read Answer Asked by Bruce on September 20, 2013
Q: Good morning all.
I just heard of this quite new(mid 2011)fund TLF.UN and am wondering what sort of option this fund would be for following the tech sector in the US via the TSX. A Brompton Fund at (http://www.bromptongroup.com/funds/fund/tlf/overview) it pays a nice distribution and has a mgmt fee of 0.75 but I expect the MER is higher. It looks like it is holding 16 positions and is fairly active writing covered calls to boost returns. Does 5i have any knowledge of, insights on or opinions about this fund and would something like QQQX or other be a better vehicle for following the US tech sector? TLF is small and probably not that liquid.
Thank you again for your wonderful service and support!
Read Answer Asked by Brian on September 13, 2013
Q: Would you be be able to comment on the quality of
management at CYB and how are these type of companies
valued? The stock is moving higher, but
not sure what a fair price would be at this point.
Thanks for you service. Gord
Read Answer Asked by gordon on September 02, 2013
Q: Please give your opinion on fap it has drop last month is dividend save thank you
Read Answer Asked by Jack on August 23, 2013
Q: Bgi.un Brookfield infrastructure.
For an investor looking for long term stability, some growth and dividend income, would this be a good stock to own.
Also, would a basket of stocks bgi.un, wte and snc lavalin make good investing sense.

Thank you, yet again, for all your help.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on August 12, 2013
Q: Aberdeen Asia Pacific FAP is near its 52 week low, any reason why it has dropped so much in the past couple of months?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by steve on August 07, 2013
Q: Can you explain the lack of interest in TXF.A.
Their holdings are OK. Their largest FB recently came to life.
Yield 7.7%
Thanks
John
Read Answer Asked by John on August 06, 2013
Q: Hi team

Thoughts on MFR.UN and ISL.UN as a long term investment.
Read Answer Asked by Karl on August 05, 2013
Q: Hi Peter, What are your thoughts in GII.un? On a risk scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being off-the-scale risky, where would you place it. The dividend looks to good to be true. Thanks. Barry
Read Answer Asked by R Barry on August 05, 2013
Q: The ad in the National post by Middlfield offers to exchange my ARTIS shares for shares in the MINT INCOME FUND. Any thoughts on why would this be a good deal?
Read Answer Asked by Guy R. on July 13, 2013
Q: What's your opinion of Mint Income Funds new 150m Class A issue with regard to the exchange offer on Reits as well as a number of stand alone securities? Good yield, etc! Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Robert on July 08, 2013
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