Investment Q&A

Q: Seems like there is some indiscriminate selling of rate reset prefs
last few days. Not sure this makes sense.
What are your three top rate reset ideas at the moment, that are NOT in the energy/pipeline sector
Thanks

Q: Do you have any rate reset prefs that you think are worthwhile here? Thanks

Q: Hi Peter,
Do you see anything "funny" about this redeemable reset preferred?
Current price is $21.98. Resets on 2022-09-30. Resets at 5YR + 2.92%. Currently the reset is then 2.83% + 2.92% = 5.75%. If PPL didn't redeem then you'd get a dividend rate of 6.55% based on the @21.98 price. If they do redeem then you get a $3.02 gain for 5 months.
Do I have my facts correct or am I missing a detail or two?

Q: In regards to CPD or just pref's in general. They have sold off a lot over the past month. Fair to say they have priced rate increases in and are now forecasting a slowdown and rates going lower? Would a partial switch to a TLT-US make some sense here if that is the thesis?

Q: Your thoughts on TPRF. Is there a better active Preferred ETF?

Q: I am a retired senior and primary an income investor with preservation on capital as my main concern. I am considering Royal Bank preferred shares as opposed to common shares. Would you explain the pros and cons and merits if any.

Q: In this article, the author favours the BEP Preferreds instead of the common shares. Would you agree?.....

https://seekingalpha.com/article/4503184-brookfield-renewable-sell-common-buy-preferred-shares?mailingid=27474894&messageid=dividend_ideas&serial=27474894.25362&utm_campaign=Dividend%2BIdeas%2BLaunch%2B2022-04-24&utm_content=dividend_ideas_control&utm_medium=email&utm_source=seeking_alpha&utm_term=Dividend%2B%26%2BIncome%2BSmart%2BList

Q: An information circular I am reading says that shareholders will be asked to approve the creation of two new classes of shares, both Preferreds and that these shares will not be listed on the TSX (but will be subject to approval of the TSX).

How common is this, and how do they trade (how is value determined)?

Q: good morning.this is due dec 31 2022 could i receive shares instead of cash. would they cost 2.75.how many would i get for each 1000 worth.thank you brian w

Q: I think I misunderstood your previous answers on ZPR to mean it was the better preferred ETF to be in considering it holds rate resets, which should go up as interest rates rise. However, your last answer indicated it holds significant long exposure preferreds, which would cause it to fall more heavily under the current environment?

To be clear, what is your best idea for a preferred ETF right now?

Q: ZPR continues to slide. Can you explain why, given rising rates should be helping? Do you see it coming back or is it time to exit. Pref's always seems to be a burn. Thanks.

Q: Hi,

With interest rates going up, why isn't CPD also going up? I would have though the rate reset prefs would get better traction in a rising rate environment.

Thanks
Robert

Q: What are the odds, Birchcliff Energy will recall BIR.PR.A on 2022-09-30
Cec

Q: As an owner of these shares I am trying to ascertain the next call date for this security..is it 2026 or can it be called/redeemed earlier , and if so , when and at what price...Is there a resource available where this info is readily available to investors...thanking you in advance for your reply...Cheers

Q: Hi
I owned BIP.PR.D for a couple of years and liked the steady dividends. I am looking at a) another Brookfield preferred that is similar or
b) an ETF that has mostly rate reset bons with a decent dividend or
c) another preferred share from a stable company, like fortis, bce, telus, enb, trp, etc
I would like something that provides 5%, has at least 2 years shelf life. Is it possible to provide maybe 5 choices, ranked that meet the above criterion?
As always great, Len

Q: The preferred market is a little odd. CPD consists of 76% rate reset preferred yet is hurt by rising 5 year government rates. Which, of course, their future dividend is based off of. Do you have a feel for this and at what point does CPD become a buy given rising government of Canada bond rates?

Q: I have owned a few perpetual preferreds for quite a few years. Now that interest rates are going up, some of them (particularly the ones with Canadian Utilities) have been declining. I should have sold them earlier this year but did not. What do you think perpetual preferreds will do in the coming year?

Q: Hi,
TD has just issued an offer for convertible debentures on AFN, and I'd be interested in your opinion of it. The shares themselves have improved lately and seem to be attracting some interest. Whether that's due to the overall situation within the Agri area or something else, I wouldn't presume to know. The conversion rate seems generous, but then again - I don't have a lot of experience in rating convertible debentures. Any thoughts or suggestions are most welcome - whether good or bad, happy to listen!
Thanks,
Dawn

Q: Good morning,

As some of my rate reset preferreds are being recalled, I have been looking for replacements with more term. One that looks attractive is MFC.PR.Q. It pays a dividend of 4.7% until June 2023. The price has dropped from $25 to under $24 in the last 5 days increasing the yield to almost 5%. I have noticed that preferreds have been volatile lately. Is there anything wrong with this one?

Q: I have been seeing a gradual price loss with some of the example preferred stocks I hold shown above.
With the continuing disaster going on in Ukraine and its inflationary impact, should I expect this to further reduce valuations for these types of investments as interest rates rise?