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Q: Am I correct in assuming that the price of Bell Aliant (BA) continues, and will continue, to fluctuate because of the underlying share price of BCE, since BCE shares are part of the buyout package?

Secondly, as I own BA in a taxable account, is it best to continue to hold BA and wait until the deal closes in order to collect the higher BA dividend as well as get BCE shares on a tax free basis? (I am assuming that the BCE shares coming to me will be tax-free).

Thanks for the continued wonderful service.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on July 29, 2014
Q: I own Bell Aliant (BA) shares but have never been involved with a a company that has been taken over before. BCE is said to be offering $31.00 per share in cash and/or BCE shares but I see that BA is trading above that. How does one go about evaluating an offer such as this? As this is in a taxable account what will the tax consequences be - should I expect BCE or BA to provide any information of guidance on the taxation issue?

Thanks for your invaluable advice.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on July 23, 2014
Q: Hello Peter & Company,
I have opened a TFSA account ($20k) as a quasi savings account, which means that I may need some of the money in short notice.
I invested $5k into BA at $25.50 a share (it has a yield of 6% and fluctuates between $25 and $28); I plan to sell at around $27-$28 and buy back at around $25. Does this make sense?
If it does, are there other securities with similar characteristics? If it does not, what alternatives would you suggest?
Thanks,
Tony
Read Answer Asked by Antoine on February 25, 2014
Q: Hello,
In addition to a savings account, I opened a $10k TFSA to serve that same purpose; I was thinking of buying Bell Aliant.
It has traded within a range between $25 and $28 for the last 5 years; it now sits at the low end of the range.
What do you think? Could you also suggest an alternative?
Thanks,
Tony
Read Answer Asked by Antoine on February 07, 2014
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