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Q: CPD Normally price of prefs will go down when rates go up. The lower price increasing the rate of return to compete in the market.
I’ve been trying to get my head around the newer minimum rate reset prefs. What would be the effect on such prefs of rising and/lower interest rates.
For example let’s say the current 5 yr bond is1.75%,
What would be the effect of the rate at reset if the rate is 2% vs say 1,50%
Use ECN.PR.A for your explanation.
Correct my assumptions if I’m wrong.
Thank you,
Roy


Read Answer Asked by Roy on August 20, 2018
Q: I own Constellation's debentures,with the drop in stock price do you think it would be a good idea to fill out my position with the shares.

I own Capstone Infrastructure preferred shares,and have done quite well owning them. Do you have any concerns about this preferred going forward?
Read Answer Asked by Randy on August 07, 2018
Q: Good morning,
I am looking to establish some additional convertible debenture positions( I currently own an Exchange Income cv debenture) and would appreciate your feedback/suggestions , with a goal of 4.5 - 5% yield in companies with healthy balance sheets and a high probability of being able to service the debt and repay principal.
Thank you

Read Answer Asked by Brad on August 02, 2018
Q: Hello 5i team,
I'm thinking in investing in Preferred shares; to that end and for starters, I examined the CPD chart from 2008 to date.
I noticed that the share value dropped by 25% in the 2008-09 recession; I can understand that. But it also dropped by 25% in 2015; could you please enlighten me as to why?
Could you please explain the pros & cons of investing in a preferred ETF versus in particular preferred shares?
Thanks,
Antoine
Read Answer Asked by Antoine on July 25, 2018
Q: The Colabor 6% debenture, GCL.DB.A , maturing in Oct 2021, is currently trading at 75% of par. The yield to maturity is approx 18%.
In order to benefit from this excellent YTM, the company “merely” has to stay solvent for the next 3-1/2 years.
Obviously there is risk here, but do you think that the chance of GCL’s survival until then is reasonable?
Read Answer Asked by Gregory on June 22, 2018
Q: where can I find info on whether a preferred is rate reset or not? my discount broker cannot seem to offer help in this regard
Read Answer Asked by steve on June 20, 2018
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