The Hidden Drawbacks of Split-Share Corporations

The Hidden Drawbacks of Split-Share Corporations

Split-share corporations come with inherent drawbacks that can hand investors unexpected and unwelcomed costs sooner than they’d planned
Split-share corporations: they’re just one of the areas in which Pat McKeough’s Inner Circle can get our investment research. Members also get to ask investment questions of Pat… Read More

Hello. Can you tell me how Canadian Banc Corp. can have such a high yield when they just hold Canadian banks? Are they a buy or hold? I am enjoying the Inner Circle. Thanks.

Canadian Banc Corp. is a split-share company with two types of stock: capital shares ($12.85, symbol BK on Toronto) and preferred shares ($10.26, symbol BK.PR.A on Toronto).

The company holds shares of the six biggest Canadian banks.

Split-share companies typically issue two classes of stock. Usually the… Read More