David BurrowsFording Canadian Coal Trust (Inc Trust)FDG.UN.TOWAITMay 03, 2005
Hanging in pretty well in this downdraft in energy prices, partly because it pays a nice yield. There is risk as you are seeing some weakness in the price of steel which has been the big source of demand in the coal industry. Would like to add to his portfolio, but will wait to see some strength in the energy part of the market.
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.)