Michael SprungFording Canadian Coal Trust (Inc Trust)FDG.UN.TOPARTIAL SELLJun 26, 2008
Just taking a bit of a pause here. Record contracts were recently set for iron ore and they are very well exposed to metallurgical coal. We have just gone through a very heavy period for coal prices. There are concerns on inflation and a slowing economy. If you own, consider taking some profits off the table.
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.)