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Q: Hi, if I bought and held U.S. preferred shares in an RRSP would there be any US taxes payable including U.S. withholding taxes. Would it be best to hold these in my U.S. $ RRSP account.
Read Answer Asked by Gary on February 21, 2019
Q: I understand rate reset preferreds have dropped in market price due to the expectations of possible lower interest payouts when they reset; but can you explain to me why Prefs with a minimum reset are so affected? BIP Preferred Series 9 pay a nominal 5% and have a minimum reset of 5% (though the reset could possibly be higher if rates rise) yet the market value has dropped from $25 to just over $21. If purchased today the buyer can collect dividends equating to 5.9% and still enjoy at least this rate after they reset, or collect $25 per unit if they are called. So why are they down so much? Am I missing something?
Read Answer Asked by David on February 19, 2019
Q: I bought for the first time preferred shares last year as part of a defensive strategy overall. These shares performed as expected and fell in unison with the market in October and December. The rest of my portfolio has nearly recovered and is back to where it was in early fall.
Why are these preferred stocks not recovering? Does the market now believe that interest rates are unlikely to rise so the re-sets now have less value?

Thanks for all your help,
Read Answer Asked by Paul on February 15, 2019
Q: Hello 5i...The preferred share space took a real hit from which it has not recovered. I am thinking of adding one of the above as part of my fixed income allocation but to my non registered account. All of my fixed income and GIC's are in my RSP. I am conservative age 68 and need 4-5% long term. The recent volatility however does concern me. I value your opinion ..thank you Gary
Read Answer Asked by Gary on February 13, 2019
Q: Would appreciate your assistance in finding a list (preferably US) of large cap Cos. that offer pref. shares covering broad market segments. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on February 05, 2019
Q: What’s the difference between the different BAM shares, any preference?
If we already hold BAM.PR.N , should we change them to another BAM?
Read Answer Asked by William on January 31, 2019
Q: How do Preferred shares typically respond to changes in interest rates?
Read Answer Asked by Gary on January 24, 2019
Q: Aurora Cannabis announced an offering of convertible senior unsecured notes due 2024 and valued at $300 million USD. Net proceeds from the offering of the notes are to support its Canadian and international expansion initiatives for future acquisitions. The share value dropped ~10% on the news. May I have your thoughts on the market reaction? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Martin on January 18, 2019
Q: I HAVE CONSTELLATION CSU.DB AND AM LOOKING FOR ANOTHER DEBENTURE. YOU HAVE RECOMMENDED CJT.DB IN THE PAST. OF CJT AND CHR WHICH IS YOUR PREFERENCE. ANY OTHER DEBENTURE YOU MAY CONSIDER TO BE WORTHY WOULD BE WELCOME. THANKS
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on January 16, 2019
Q: Would you please help me understand how the preferred share TD.PF.B resets it’s new interest rate later this year. The prospectus states that the new interest rate will be equal to sum of the Government of Canada Yield on the Fixed Rate Calculation Date plus 2.27%. My two questions are 1) What is the present Government of Canada Yield as mentioned in the prospectus to be found on the Bloomberg Screen GCAN5YR page, and 2) What is the Fixed Rate Calculation date? Is it July 31 2019 as mentioned in various parts of the prospectus. Thanks ... Cal
Read Answer Asked by cal on January 15, 2019
Q: Ecn's preferred shares, ECN.PR.A, are down $5.00 or so since their issue last year, pay over 8% & their issuer ECN seems to be doing well. Is this quite a risky investment with a dividend of 8% percent for someone seeking yield? Is it fear of rising interest causing the drop or is there a problem with ECN that I'm unaware of? Thanks as always for your sage advice.
Dave
Read Answer Asked by Dave on January 14, 2019
Q: Hello. Happy New Year

I own several preferred shares issued by different companies... ENB(reset), FTS(fixed), FFH(reset), TRP(reset). I bought them many years ago and have some loss. Since they're all outside my RRSP and TFS, I'm thinking to sell all, replace them with new preferred shares issued by another companies and then claim a capital loss. Do you think it is a good idea?

Questions:
1) What preferred shares do you suggest I should buy, fixed reset, perpetual?
2) Which companies preferred shares are ok to buy?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Esther on January 14, 2019
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