Dividend 15 Split Corp T.DFN

@ the Bell: TSX ends September on a low note

[navgod]

Don't know about any % requirement  but the diff has shrunk from 3.3m to 1.9m since mid aug. Would love to see them buy back some Class A as they now trade at discount but not holding my

[tinkvid]

Anyone know what the % is between pref shares outstanding vs Class A shares outstanding and when they have rollback the Class A . I think they have to rollback the Class A once the differential

[navgod]

Started buying this week with an average of 4 so far. Will add to position if I can find an attactive short to offset risk. The combination of discount (including that of the pref) and the fact the

[mouserman]

Ever heard of catching a falling knife? I mean it probably isnt as bad for longs who have an average buy of around 5$, but cant  be that many  of them. Maybe during the pandemic some loaded

[Mmb060]

Used stockchannel...   DFN vs XIU  Arbitrary picked Jan 2, 2015. Distributions reinvested.. 10k invested.. Current value $10,052  ( peak was around 18,500) XIU would currently be

[oldbrit34]

I think you are correct Compypaul in what you say plus you are buying at a discount to the Fund's NAV. The possible downside is the length of time you have to hold before its back in the $6-$7

[AnEducator]

~$14.22. Discount on capital shares: ~$0.28. The NAV needs to rise by ~5.50% to achieve payment status.

[Couchpilot]

I'm always a little nervous thinking I'm buying at near bottom. I guess because "near bottom" only has meaning retrospectively. Personally I think it all weighs on the boc. I think

[Jon Brown]

Canada’s main stock index ended lower on Friday under the weight of declines in the energy and utilities sectors. read article.

[Compypaul]

I'll echo a poster either here or on another split fund board who said their best capital gains have come from buying DFN and others like it when they've stopped paying.  Every time I

[Tradestay]

Thinking most of the underlying holdings are at their 52 weeks low. If they are to go much further thats a huge problem as we are taling all major banks, Telcom and major energy company.  The

[AnEducator]

~$14.24. Discount on capital shares: ~$0.23. We are still ~5.4% away from the payment threshold. The PCE deflator number is the next major data point to watch out for tomorrow morning at 8:30 am.

[Jon Brown]

Shaky metal prices were offset by a jump in oil prices. The TSX’s gains were limited by weakness among healthcare shares. read article.

[vhood1]

But people are still being greedy right now.  Don't confuse the drop in high flying highly leveraged ETFs with fear.  The VIX is still only at 18 right now.  Well below it's

[Jon Brown]

Buzz on the Bullboards: Markets underperforming, or is the best yet to come? The September rally didn’t pan out as indices hit lows. read article.

[oldbrit34]

I would say don't let DFN steal any more of your money....Sell

[devi01]

I see your point. All I can say is the day DFN starts paying again it will start trading at a decent premium and at that point if you don't like this fund get rid of it. 

[Couchpilot]

Well if you want to go long term why not 2009-present? But this time include all the roc. Because roc is real. When it lands in your account you can buy stuff with it. It paints a completely different