1
Editorial frameworkIncome reliability
Payout depends on structure rules
FTU.TO is structure-sensitive. The payout may look regular, but coverage tests and distribution conditions matter more than cadence alone.
Market dataIncome framework read
Split-Share / Structure-SensitiveTSXCanada
FTU.TO
U.S. Financial 15 Split Corp.
FinancialsSplit-share structureUnknown
Market Snapshot
$0.51
+$0.00 (0.00%)
Toronto
Yield
N/A
Rate N/A
Next Payment
Payment date passed
Ex-date 2008-05-28
52wk Position
38.89%
-30.14% below high
Updated just now
Income Intelligence Summary
Deterministic interpretation from Prospyr's income framework and available market data.
2
Editorial frameworkDRIP defense
Fortress at the default 100-share test
FTU.TO prints 11.37 shares per payment at default inputs. The defended price ceiling is $5.80.
3
Editorial frameworkMain watch item
Structure coverage comes first
FTU.TO is structure-sensitive, so the main check is whether the split-share rules, asset coverage, and distribution conditions support the visible payout.
Decision Area
Distribution and DRIP Defense
Payout history, default DRIP coverage, and price creep pressure using market data where available.
Distribution Chart
Last 12 payments
Confirmed Expected
Distribution history is not available for this holding.
Coverage Ratio Test
DRIP defense check
- Cash
- $5.80
- APR
- 11.373
- Coverage
- 11.373
Fortress level. Selectively used for highest-priority rungs.
Price Creep
Defended price ceiling
- Max defended
- $5.80
- Cushion
- $5.29
- Cushion %
- 1,037.25%
Current $0.51Break $5.80
Smart Recommendation
FTU.TO is inside the defended DRIP zone at these inputs; monitor price creep before adding new capital.
Research Signals
Research in progress
DRIP availability
Pending
Tax character
Pending
Distribution history
Pending
Structure Overview
This is a split-share corporation, which separates the capital appreciation and dividend income of an underlying equity portfolio between two share classes: preferred shares (priority distributions) and capital shares (residual income and NAV growth). The leverage embedded in the capital-share structure amplifies both gains and losses; distributions can be suspended if the coverage ratio falls below regulatory thresholds.
Canadian Planning Notes
- 1Split-share preferred shares receive priority distributions but are not the same as bank-issued preferred shares; review the coverage ratio, asset coverage test, and termination date before planning.
- 2Distribution suspensions on capital units can happen quickly when the underlying portfolio declines; do not plan income around split-share capital units without stress-testing coverage.
- 3Tax character of split-share distributions varies; confirm the T5 breakdown annually as it may include capital gains, eligible dividends, or return of capital depending on the issuer.
Market Facts
Market Data
A factual market, distribution, valuation, and financial snapshot for this holding.
Market Data
Market data
Price
$0.51
Previous close
$0.51
Day range
$0.51 - $0.55
52wk range
$0.37 - $0.73
Market cap
925.7K
Volume
4
Avg volume
2.5K
Exchange
Toronto
Dividend and distribution
Forward rate
N/A
Trailing rate
N/A
Forward yield
N/A
Trailing yield
0.00%
Per payment
$0.06
Cadence
Unknown
Next ex-date
May 28, 2008
Next pay
Dec 21, 2018
Last dividend
$0.06
Last dividend date
Jun 29, 2022
Performance
Daily change
$0.00
Daily change %
0.00%
52wk position
38.89%
Below 52wk high
-30.14%
Above 52wk low
37.84%
Open
$0.55
Earnings and financials
Trailing EPS
0
Forward EPS
N/A
Revenue
1.7M
Revenue growth
-37.10%
Profit margin
0.00%
Operating margin
94.82%
Payout ratio
N/A
Free cash flow
114.8K
Total cash
12.9M
ROE
N/A
ROA
6.25%
Debt/equity
N/A
Beta
2.9
Valuation
Trailing P/E
N/A
Forward P/E
N/A
Price/sales
0.54
Price/book
N/A
Enterprise value
788.6K
EV/EBITDA
N/A
Analyst facts
Target mean
N/A
Target high
N/A
Target low
N/A
Recommendation mean
N/A
Recommendation key
none
Analysts
N/A
Canadian Context
Account placement
TFSA
Mixed-character distributions are usually easiest to handle in a TFSA because annual tax reporting is avoided.
RRSP: Also shelters distribution complexity.
Non-registered: Review T3 or issuer tax breakdown before using a taxable account.
Eligible dividend tax credit
- Total credit
- $345.27
- Effective rate
- 34.53%
Broker DRIP status
Questrade
Available
Wealthsimple
Available
RBC Direct Investing
Available
TD Direct Investing
Available
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