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THE INVESTOR'S GUIDE TO WARRANTS:
Capitalize on
the Fastest Growing Sector of the
Stock Market, Second Edition (Hardcover)
by Andrew McHattie
Rating: ISBN-10: 027303751X
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Warrant News - 2011
Warrant News Archive (1984 – Present)
| Date | Sym | Company | News |
| Continued.... | |||
| 27-May-11 | RF | CA Bancorp Canadian Realty Finance Corp | Company News |
| 27-May-11 | PCT | Prima Colombia Hardwood Inc | Company News |
| 26-May-11 | PWC | Pacific & Western Credit Corp | Miscellaneous |
| 25-May-11 | LQD | Liquid Nutrition Group Inc | Company News |
| 20-May-11 | VGZ | Vista Gold Corp | Special Trade Rules |
| 20-May-11 | SLW | Silver Wheaton Corp | Special Trade Rules |
| 20-May-11 | MGT | Mines Management Inc | Special Trade Rules |
| 20-May-11 | AEM | Agnico-Eagle Mines Ltd | Special Trade Rules |
| 20-May-11 | ILC | International Lithium Corp | New Listing |
| 20-May-11 | RPG | Ram Power Corp | Company News |
| 19-May-11 | RPG | Ram Power Corp | Miscellaneous |
| 19-May-11 | HGI | Global Advantaged Tele & Utilities Income Fd | Company News |
| 18-May-11 | RTU | Canadian Resources Income Trust | Conference Call |
| 18-May-11 | ALB | Allbanc Split Corp II | Company News |
| 17-May-11 | CZY | Caza Gold Corp | Warrants Expire |
| 16-May-11 | GAA | Gazit America Inc | Rights Offering |
| 13-May-11 | TAB | Touchstone Exploration Inc | Warrants Called to Trade |
| 13-May-11 | CEK | Caspian Energy Inc | Warrants Expire |
| 12-May-11 | GAA | Gazit America Inc | Warrants Terms Amended |
| 11-May-11 | CVZ | Calvista Gold Corp | Company News |
| 9-May-11 | PTA | Petroamerica Oil Corp | Warrants Called to Trade |
| 9-May-11 | PTA | Petroamerica Oil Corp | Prospectus Approved |
| 6-May-11 | MNP | Manas Petroleum Corp | Company News |
| 6-May-11 | XHG | Star Hedge Managers Corp II | Company News |
| 5-May-11 | EW | East West Petroleum Corp | Warrants Called to Trade |
| 5-May-11 | COX | Coxe Commodity Strategy Fund | Warrants Expire |
| 5-May-11 | MNP | Manas Petroleum Corp | New Listing |
| 5-May-11 | ALE | Alange Energy Corp | Company News |
| 4-May-11 | XHG | Star Hedge Managers Corp II | Units Separation |
| 4-May-11 | OCB | O'Leary Adv Tactical Global Corporate Bond Fund | Warrants Expire |
| 2-May-11 | RDA | Royal Coal Corp | Warrants Listed |
| 29-Apr-11 | ABK | Allbanc Split Corp | Warrants Expire |
| 29-Apr-11 | RTU | Canadian Resources Income Trust | Warrants Expire |
| 28-Apr-11 | PIC | Premium Income Corp | Company News |
| 27-Apr-11 | IE | Ivanhoe Energy Inc | Warrants Expire |
| 26-Apr-11 | TBP | T Boone Pickens Energy Fund | Warrants Expire |
| 25-Apr-11 | CRK | Crocodile Gold Corp | Company News |
| 22-Apr-11 | EW | East West Petroleum Corp | Warrants Called to Trade |
| 21-Apr-11 | SFF | Seafield Resources Ltd | Warrants Called to Trade |
| 21-Apr-11 | EW | East West Petroleum Corp | Warrants Called to Trade |
| 21-Apr-11 | SFF | Seafield Resources Ltd | Company News |
| 21-Apr-11 | SFF | Seafield Resources | Warrants Called to Trade |
| 20-Apr-11 | XHG | Star Hedge Managers Corp II | Company News |
| 19-Apr-11 | USO | US Oil Sands Inc | New Listing |
| 19-Apr-11 | HCF | Harvest Canadian Income & Growth Fund | Company News |
| 19-Apr-11 | LMM | International LMM Ventures Corp | Company News |
| 18-Apr-11 | VIP | Brompton VIP Income Fund | Warrants Expire |
| 18-Apr-11 | AV | Brompton Advantaged VIP Income Fund | Warrants Expire |
| 18-Apr-11 | NOM | Norsemont Mining Inc | Warrants Expire |
| 15-Apr-11 | GPF | Gold Participation and Income Fund | Warrants Called to Trade |
| 15-Apr-11 | TIC | Titanium Corp Inc | New Listing |
| 13-Apr-11 | GCM | Gran Colombia Gold Corp | Company News |
| 13-Apr-11 | MRS | Medoro Resources Ltd | Company News |
| 12-Apr-11 | GPF | Gold Participation and Income Fund | Prospectus Filed |
| 12-Apr-11 | WLT | Walter Energy, Inc | New Listing |
| 11-Apr-11 | TYF | IA Clarington Aston Hill Tactical Yield Fund | Warrants Expire |
| 11-Apr-11 | RBN | Blue Ribbon Income Fund | Warrants Called to Trade |
| 8-Apr-11 | WLT | Walter Energy Inc | Warrants Called to Trade |
| 8-Apr-11 | PVG | Pretium Resources Inc | Company News |
| 7-Apr-11 | FEO | Oceanic Iron Ore Corp | Warrants Called to Trade |
| 7-Apr-11 | FEO | Oceanic Iron Ore Corp | Warrants Called to Trade |
| 7-Apr-11 | FEO | Oceanic Iron Ore Corp | Company News |
| 7-Apr-11 | ALE | Alange Energy Corp | Company News |
| 6-Apr-11 | FCO | Formation Metals Inc | Company News |
| 6-Apr-11 | NTC | North America Tungsten | Prospectus Approved |
| 6-Apr-11 | NTC | North America Tungsten | Warrants Called to Trade |
| 4-Apr-11 | HGI | Global Adv Telecom & Utilities Inc | Units Separation |
| 30-Mar-11 | YEL | Macusani Yellowcake | Warrants Called to Trade |
| 28-Mar-11 | SBI | Serabi Mining | Warrants Called to Trade |
| 27-Mar-11 | OUS | Omega Adv US Capital Apprec Fund | Warrants Called to Trade |
| 23-Mar-11 | KSK | Kiska Metals Corp | Warrants Called to Trade |
| 22-Mar-11 | CRK | Crocodile Gold Corp | Warrants Called to Trade |
| 22-Mar-11 | GTE | Gran Tierra Energy Inc | Warrants Called to Trade |
| 15-Mar-11 | CMP | CMP Gold Trust | Warrants Called to Trade |
| 14-Mar-11 | FNV | Franco-Nevada Corp | Warrants Called to Trade |
| 11-Mar-11 | PAK | Pacific Coal Resources Ltd | Reverse Takeover |
| 11-Mar-11 | PAK | Pacific Coal Resources Ltd | Warrants Called to Trade |
| 10-Mar-11 | FED | Ethiopian Potash Corp | Warrants Called to Trade |
| 10-Mar-11 | VGZ | Vista Gold Corp | Symbol Change |
| 8-Mar-11 | FCO | Formation Metals Inc | Warrants Called to Trade |
| 25-Feb-11 | VGZ | Vista Gold Corp | Warrants Called to Trade |
| 22-Feb-11 | ALE | Alange Energy | Prospectus Approved |
| 17-Feb-11 | SIN | SCITI Trust | Warrants Called to Trade |
| 11-Feb-11 | AOG | Brompton Adv Oil & Gas Inc Fund | Prospectus Filed |
| 11-Feb-11 | AV | Brompton Advantaged VIP Inc Fund | Warrant Offering |
| 11-Feb-11 | VIP | Brompton VIP Income Fund | Final Prospectus Filed |
| 11-Feb-11 | GCI | Canoe Go Canada Income Fund | Overallotment |
| 11-Feb-11 | FFI | Flaherty&Crumrine Inv Gr Fixed In | Prospectus Filed |
| 11-Feb-11 | GUR | Global Uranium Fund Inc | Prospectus Filed |
| 9-Feb-11 | GCI | Canoe Go Canada Income Fund | Units Separation |
| 24-Jan-11 | SND | Sandstorm Metals & Energy Ltd | Warrants Called to Trade |
| 21-Jan-11 | PCT | Prima Colombia Hardwood Inc | Warrants Called to Trade |
| 19-Jan-11 | EIT | EnerVest Diversified Income Trust | Warrants Called to Trade |
| 14-Jan-11 | APV | ARISE Technologies Corp | News Release |
| 13-Jan-11 | CNL | Continental Gold Ltd | Warrants Called to Trade |
| 13-Jan-11 | CNL | Continental Gold Ltd | News Release |
| 13-Jan-11 | CNL | Continental Gold Ltd | Warrants Called to Trade |
| 10-Jan-11 | MLP | Front Street MLP Income Fund Ltd | Warrants Called to Trade |
| 10-Jan-11 | MLP | Front Street MLP Income Fund Ltd | Warrants Called to Trade |
| 7-Jan-11 | PPF | Propel Multi-Strategy Fund | News Release |
| 5-Jan-11 | PPF | Propel Multi-Strategy Fund | Miscellaneous |
| 5-Jan-11 | MOB | GT Canada Medical Properties REIT | News Release |
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Warrant Terms
- Expiration Date: The last day the warrants can be exercised. If warrants aren't going to be exercised then they must be sold the day before the expiry date. The longer the time to expiry the more valuable the warrants.
- Leverage: A measure of how much you can increase your exposure to a share if you bought warrants instead of making a direct investment. It is the current share price divided by the current price of the warrant.
- Intrinsic Value: The difference between the exercise price and the actual trading price of the common stock. Once the common has gone over the exercise price, the warrants are "In the Money."
- Volatility: The higher the volatility rating, the higher the price of the warrant. Historical volatility is calculated by using the standard deviation of an underlying stock price over a specific period.
- Time Value: The difference between the current warrant price and its intrinsic value. Interpreted as the consideration paid for the advantage the warrant buyer has over the direct investor.
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What Exactly is a Canadian Stock Warrant:
In Canada, a warrant is a security issued directly by a corporation (not by other traders like options) that gives you the right to buy their stock at a fixed price (the strike) for a set period (usually 2 to 5 years).Key Terms You’ll See on the TSX/TSXV:The Strike Price: The price you pay to "exercise" the warrant.The Expiry Date: The "drop-dead" date. In Canada, these are often longer than US-listed options, giving you years for your thesis to play out.The Acceleration Clause: A uniquely Canadian feature. If the company’s stock stays above a certain price for a set number of days, they can force you to exercise your warrants early. - Visualizing the Lifecycle: Visualizing the Lifecycle Unlike a stock that you can hold "forever," a warrant has a clear beginning, middle, and end.Issuance: Usually bundled into a "Unit" (1 Share + 1/2 Warrant) during a private placement or IPO.Separation: After a short period, the warrants "detach" and begin trading under their own symbol.The Exercise Window: Your opportunity to profit.Expiration: If the stock is below the strike price on this day, the warrant becomes worthless.
- How to Read Canadian Warrant Symbols: If you are looking for these on your brokerage platform you need to know the suffixes. Exchange Suffix Example: Toronto Stock Exchange SHOP.WT.TO, TSX Venture VABC.WT.VN, Canadian Securities Exchange GROW.WT.CN. Pro Tip: If a company has multiple warrants, they are lettered (e.g., ABC.WT.A, ABC.WT.B). Always check the specific terms for the letter you are buying!"
- The Math: Intrinsic vs. Time Value: Why does a warrant cost $2.00 when the stock is only $1.00 above the strike price?Intrinsic Value: The immediate "cash" value. (Stock Price - Strike Price). Time Value: The "hope" value. You are paying for the potential growth over the next few years. As the expiry date gets closer, this value disappears (a process called Time Decay).
- Tax Considerations for Canadians: Warrants behave differently than stocks in the eyes of the CRA:Capital Gains: If you buy a warrant for $0.50 and sell it for $1.50, the $1.00 profit is treated as a standard Capital Gain (only 50% is taxable). TFSA/RRSP Eligibility: Most warrants listed on a "Designated Stock Exchange" (like the TSX) are qualified investments for your TFSA or RRSP. However, unlisted warrants from private placements often are not—be careful to avoid the 50% "prohibited investment" tax! Summary: The "Hockey Stick" Payoff The reason people love warrants is the Payoff Curve. While the stock moves in a straight line, the warrant stays flat until it hits the strike price, then it curves upward with extreme speed.