Daily preferred share market commentary and analysis
BCE preferred shareholders face conversion decisions, TransAlta announces conversion rights, and preferred share yields remain attractive at 5.6-6.2%.
Life & Banc Split Corp. launches LBS.PR.A preferred shares at $10.55 with a 6.9% current yield and 7.25% dividend rate, backed by Canada's Big Five banks and four major life insurers, with 58% downside protection and a 2028 maturity.
Premium Income Corporation launches new preferred shares at $16.30 with 8.50% yield, offering income investors monthly distributions backed by Canada's Big Six banks through a covered call strategy.
Capstone Infrastructure's CSE.PR.A preferred shares reset at 5.788%, offering infrastructure sector investors a competitive yield opportunity with conversion options ahead of the July 15 deadline.
Great-West Lifeco has launched a new straight perpetual preferred share at 5.70% — the first new straight perpetual from a major Canadian issuer in 2026. Here's what income investors need to know about GWO.PR.Z.
Complete guide to BCE preferred share rate resets in 2026-2030. Five BCE series are resetting this year — BCE.PR.G jumps to 5.30% on May 1. Compare every reset date, projected yield, and find the best BCE preferred share for your portfolio.
Emera resets at 6.345%, BCE at 5.30%, Brompton splits LBS, BC gets downgraded to AA, and DBRS confirms BPO at Pfd-3(low). Plus TXPR hits a 52-week high. Your weekly preferred share update.
First National's FN.PR.A completed its 5-year rate reset in April 2026. We break down how the reset works, the fixed vs. floating choice, and what it means for investors.
CIBC, Cenovus, and major banks are redeeming preferred shares at an accelerating pace. Over 30 issues have been called away, shrinking the market. Here's why and what it means for investors.
SBC.PR.A treasury offering at $10.40 per share with 6.0% yield. 81 consecutive quarterly dividends since 2005.
PWI.PR.A will pay 6.4% annually for the next 5-year term starting May 30, 2026. Here is what investors need to know.
TransAlta conversion results show investors strongly prefer fixed-rate resets over floating rate preferreds, signaling a market consensus on rate direction.
The Bank of Canada held rates at 2.25% for the third consecutive meeting. Here is what this means for rate reset preferred share investors.
Two major redemptions in March 2026 remove over $300 million from the Canadian preferred share universe, continuing a trend of issuers optimizing capital structures.
Manulife preferred shares offer 5-6% yields with P-1 to P-2 credit ratings. Complete guide covering all 11 active series, best picks, tax advantages, and investment strategies.
Rate reset preferred shares outperformed today with FixedReset Discount index up 0.46%. BN.PR.T led gains (+7.64%) as markets digested steady US inflation data.
RBC Canadian Preferred Share ETF (RPF) delivers 5.5% yield with active management, 122 holdings, and 0.58% MER. Best for income-focused investors who want monthly distributions from Canadian preferred shares.
Bank preferreds rally on strong volume. National Bank and Fairfax lead daily activity.
Bank reset preferreds rally while utility issues see modest pressure. Brompton announces 20% stock split.
A comprehensive guide to understanding rate reset preferreds - how they work, key terms, and current opportunities.