Kevin Hall BComm, CFAFording Canadian Coal Trust (Inc Trust)FDG.UN.TOSELLJul 11, 2007
Coal prices are in the mid-$90 range, up from what they where a year or two ago. Future for coal prices is starting to improve. If you own, consider taking some profits and see what negotiations for coal prices bring later on this year.
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.)