The Alberta government announced the rate on Capital bonds on Friday with a rate of 3.3%. The rate is equivalent to what is available on 5 year GIC’s. Considering limited liquidity, you may want to consider buying corporate bonds or 5 year Fixed Rate Reset Preferred shares.
The rates on corporate bonds can be as high as 7% depending on quality and maturity and a select number of preferreds are yielding above 5% with preferrential tax treatment.
Call your Rothenberg Investment Advisor today discuss the various options available in the market place. Your comments and thoughts are always appreciated.
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