David BurrowsFording Canadian Coal Trust (Inc Trust)FDG.UN.TOBUYDec 10, 2004
Had got stopped out a while ago, but the stock reached new highs, so got back in. It looks like the price for coking coal is going to be very firm. This company could generate $10 in cash flow which is good for the distributions.
Being acquired by Teck Cominco (TCK.B-T). If you are holding this in a taxable account, there are some very negative consequences. In an RRSP or RIF you can avoid the tax consequences. He sold the majority of his holdings into the market prior to the transaction.
Being acquired by Teck Cominco (TCK.B-T). Arbitrage companies were forced to sell. There is a financing gap and Merrill Lynch (MER-N) is part of that, so the market is concerned. The deal could fall apart.
If held in an RRSP, you could continue holding. If it's in a taxable account, consider selling the units before the new deal gets done. Take it as a gain as opposed to the tax treatment that will supposedly come on the consummation of the deal. (Editor’s note. Check with your broker.)