F.A.Q.

How often is the data updated?

It depends on the rules where the holder is based, and on the type of holding. Canadian mutual funds report at least semi-annually. Some report quarterly, and a few post holdings on their own sites more often. A significant holder (10 percent in Canada, 5 percent in the United States) must file within a few days of a purchase or a sale. A US holder with more than $100 million in assets files quarterly.

The report date on the site is the date the holder compiled the data, not the date it was released. A report date of 31 December can be published in May.

Where does the holdings information come from?

Targeted has been collecting holdings since 1996. The sources are SEDAR+ and EDGAR filings, early-warning reports, insider reports, proxy circulars, company financial statements, and holder websites.

Why do some securities show what look like duplicate holdings?

A large institution often manages money for private clients and pension funds that do not file on their own. When the combined position is large enough to require a filing, the institution files an aggregate: an early-warning report, an alternative monthly report, an insider report, or the US equivalent. We keep that aggregate and we also keep each fund position, so the other holdings are not dropped.

How do I look up a security?

After you log in, open Securities on the left. Enter a ticker, choose how many holders to show and the sort order, and click Go. Or type the first few letters of the issuer name, choose name, and click Go.

How do I look up a holder?

Open Holders on the left. Enter the first few letters of the holder name and click Go.

How many people can use one account?

One person at a time. A second login with the same name and password signs the first person out. For another account, email help@targeted.ca or call 416-523-5150.

What are recent data changes?

The newest holdings in the database. They are usually early-warning reports, and holdings of insiders, officers, and directors. You can limit the list to the last 30, 60, or 90 days.

What are portfolios, and how do I manage them?

On a security's holder list, or on a holder's holdings, click Add to Portfolio at the top of the page. A list you look at often can then be opened from Portfolios, without typing the ticker again. You can also ask to be emailed when a holding in that portfolio changes.

Why sort by increase or decrease?

On a security with many holders, Increase lists the largest purchasers and Decrease lists the largest sellers.

How do I download holdings to Excel?

On the holdings page, click Download to Excel at the top. The file is a CSV and opens in Excel.

How do I print?

Click the Print button at the top of the holdings page. A printer-ready page opens and the print dialog follows.

How much does the service cost?

Current prices are on the products page.