Thomas A. Rogers,
CIM, FCSI, CFP
Investment Advisor to
Portfolio Investors
Summary of a
Strip Coupon Trade
 
 

A CONSERVATIVE 18% RETURN IN JUST NINE MONTHS
June 27th, 1994-Purchase $74,220 Government of Canada bond coupon$20,161.86
April 24th, 1995- Sale of $74,220 Government of Canada bond coupon$23,810.89
 Net Profit $3,649.86
 Net Profit as percent of investment 18.10%

My client purchased the coupon due to mature on March 1st, 2008 on the basis that an annual compound rate of return of 10% guaranteed by the Government of Canada if held until maturity was acceptable to him.
 
He was also aware that owing to the effect of a decline in interest rates, he may be presented with the opportunity of realising a higher return over a shorter period of time.
 
To see a full description of this transaction and review it in complete detail click on "Next on Avenue" (below).