incomefreak

Using Preferred Stocks to Supplement Yield, Counter Volatile Swings

Do you have yields and symbols of the new BAC and C preferred that were issued. I know a few like BAC-K and BAC-L, C-G, C-F, but not able to find yields.

Two Shipping IPOs: Navios Maritime Partners, Global Ship Lease

NMM's prospectus indicates distribution of $1.40 per year.
GSLX expects to pay $1.48 per year.
Both have dividends in the 7% range.
How does this compare with more established shipping companies?

Morningstar Sees Fairfax Financial "Hitting On All Cylinders"

What is the book value of FFH and what is the right safety of margin?

Duff & Phelps IPO Analysis: Impact Of M&A Slowdown Has Yet To Be Determined

There is another IPO with a high yield: Babcock and Brown (FLY). The prospectus says $2 per year, a yield of about 9%. Would be interested in your analysis of FLY.

Two SPACs and a Biotech Trading Below Net Assets

I am unable to pull up any information on BUS and TAQ. How were you able to get the book value or cash position?

For TAQ, the quote is: Bid 7.56, Ask 7.60, B/A Size 45500 x 500, on Oct 4, 2007.