Tacita Capital Portfolio Expansion
Tacita Capital Expands Financial and Utility Holdings With Five New Major Stakes
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Emera becomes Tacita Capital's 16th largest holding, comprising about 1.6% of the portfolio after Tacita bought 57,086 Emera shares for roughly $3.02 million.
Tacita’s Algonquin Power & Utilities position totals 210,803 shares purchased for about $1.24 million; the stock opened at $5.83 and the company pays a quarterly dividend of $0.065 per share with an ex-dividend date of September 29 and a yield around 4.5%.
Manulife Financial remains heavily held by institutions (about 52.56%), with Tacita’s 2Q buy of 29,161 shares worth roughly $1.18 million complementing moves by other big investors such as Vanguard, TD Asset Management, Mackenzie Financial, Norges Bank, and CIBC Asset Management.
Bank of Nova Scotia is Tacita’s 13th largest holding, with 38,834 shares purchased for about $3.37 million, accounting for roughly 1.8% of the portfolio.
Bank of Montreal positions Tacita as its 26th largest holding after acquiring 8,605 shares for about $1.52 million; the stock carries a quarterly dividend of $1.71 per share to be paid on August 26, with record date July 30.
Tacita Capital expanded its investment portfolio during the second quarter, acquiring stakes in five major Canadian and U.S. financial companies. The fund bought shares in Manulife Financial, Emera, Algonquin Power & Utilities, Bank of Nova Scotia, and Bank of Montreal, with purchases ranging from $1.18 million to $3.37 million per position Watchlist News.
The moves reflect broader institutional investor activity in financial and utility stocks. Emera emerged as Tacita's 16th largest holding after the $3.02 million investment, while Bank of Nova Scotia became its 13th largest position with a $3.37 million purchase Watchlist News.
Emera Becomes Major Portfolio Position
Tacita Capital purchased 57,086 shares of Emera Incorporated for approximately $3.02 million during the second quarter Watchlist News. This investment made Emera the fund's 16th largest holding, accounting for roughly 1.6% of the overall portfolio. The utility company position signals confidence in the regulated energy sector.
Bank of Nova Scotia Ranks as 13th Largest Holding
Tacita Capital acquired 38,834 shares of Bank of Nova Scotia for about $3.37 million in the second quarter Watchlist News. The position represents roughly 1.8% of Tacita's portfolio and ranks as the fund's 13th largest holding. This purchase adds to the investor's exposure to Canada's major financial institutions.
Utility Stock Purchase Offers Steady Dividend Income
Tacita bought 210,803 shares of Algonquin Power & Utilities for approximately $1.24 million Watchlist News. The utility stock opened at $5.83 and pays a quarterly dividend of $0.065 per share. With an ex-dividend date of September 29, the position offers investors a dividend yield around 4.5%.
Smaller Positions in Manulife and Bank of Montreal
Tacita Capital purchased 29,161 shares of Manulife Financial worth approximately $1.18 million during the quarter Watchlist News. The financial services company remains heavily held by institutions, with about 52.56% of shares owned by major investors like Vanguard, TD Asset Management, and Mackenzie Financial.
The fund also acquired 8,605 shares of Bank of Montreal for $1.52 million, making it Tacita's 26th largest holding Watchlist News. Bank of Montreal pays a quarterly dividend of $1.71 per share, with a record date of July 30 and payment date of August 26 Ticker Report.
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