Fabrice Taylor
Urbana Corp.
URB-T
TOP PICK
Jun 02, 2015
A closed-end fund run by good management. Management buys back its stock, which very few closed-end funds do. It owns some interesting assets, notably the Canadian Securities Exchange, which is gaining market share against the Venture Exchange. Also, owns an exchange in India which has been threatening to go public for years. This could finally happen with the new government in place. Trading at a big discount to its NAV. Not very liquid, so don’t buy at Market, but put in bids and try to get them filled. Yield of 2.36%.
Might not be cheap against its NAV. Dropping down to better value. Profits have been ripped out by a lot of people. Possibly an opportunity at this price.
(A Top Pick June 2/15. Down 7.35%.)Generally doesn’t like closed-end funds, but likes this because they are always buying back stock. Also, have some assets that have some fairly explosive upside. 2.5% dividend yield.
URB invests in private equity and debt and holds mining interests in Quebec. The mining interests are carried at zero valuation in their books. There are new investors in the area, so there could be good upside from this asset. The shares trade at 2x earnings and under book value, while supporting a 28% return on investment. We recommend setting a stop-loss at $4.50, looking to achieve $6.50 -- upside potential over 28%. Yield 2.3%
A closed-end fund run by good management. Management buys back its stock, which very few closed-end funds do. It owns some interesting assets, notably the Canadian Securities Exchange, which is gaining market share against the Venture Exchange. Also, owns an exchange in India which has been threatening to go public for years. This could finally happen with the new government in place. Trading at a big discount to its NAV. Not very liquid, so don’t buy at Market, but put in bids and try to get them filled. Yield of 2.36%.