The intensive Canso research approach includes an exhaustive bottom up fundamental review of the business, financial and operational condition and
prospects of an issuer.
For example, although the current ratings of a bond might be appropriate, the credit analyst might have an insight into
the prospects of the issuer that suggests credit fundamentals are improving.
In making this determination, the Adviser will consider, as it deems appropriate under the circumstances and among other factors: (1) the frequency of trades and quotes for the security; (2) the number of dealers willing to purchase or sell the security; (3) the number of other potential purchasers of the security; (4) dealer undertakings to make a market in the security; (5) the nature of the security (e.g., debt or equity, date of maturity, terms of dividend or interest payments, and other material terms) and the nature of the marketplace trades (e.g., the time needed to dispose of the security, the method of soliciting offers, and the mechanics of transfer); and (6) the rating of the security and the financial condition and
prospects of the issuer.
Not exact matches
While it should theoretically improve long term returns for Canadian investors, we believe it will dramatically alter the longer term financing
prospects of Canadian
issuers.
Foreign investors like their
prospects and often the Canadian capital markets have been unable to completely fund the financing demands
of these
issuers and they have financed abroad, particularly in the U.S. markets.