Santa Fe Energy Trust: Attempting to Overcome the Specter of Liquidation
89
John L. Crain and Kris T. Jones
Along with many attributes attractive to investors, royalty trusts present several disadvantages, such as their status as self-liquidating entities. This article provides general information about royalty trusts, including their advantages and disadvantages, as well as examining the recently created Santa Fe Energy Trust and the technique it employs in attempting to overcome one of the primary objections to previous royalty trusts.
Santa Fe Energy Trust: Attempting to Overcome the Specter of Liquidation. Crain, John L. and Jones, Kris T., Fall/Winter 1993, pp. 89‑97.