Q: I have a couple of stocks which have effectively gone to $0 a couple of years ago. But, I'm not sure why they're still listed in my margin account, if they're worthless.

My broker is offering a service where I can donate the shares to them, and then officially declare a tax loss. I'm thinking of taking them up on this offer, but I want your opinion, just in case either of these stocks still has some life left in it (or if I'm not understanding the $0 valuation properly). For example, the assets of Bellatrix Exploration (oil and gas) were taken over by another company. I assume this was some kind of bankruptcy sale.

Is it safe to say that with a reasonable probability that the shares of both Bellatrix and Distinct Infrastructure are effectively worthless?

Q: Do you think this is a buying opportunity for a long term hold ?

Thanks

Q: I know DUG has had its negative issues but the death spiral down shows no end in sight. For all their problems they seem to have solid revenue and I didn't see bankruptcy on the radar but the price action seems to suggest some are worried. If I wait this out and the next few quarters shows a pulse I would think there is tremendous upside from here. Or would you suggest I cut my losses and sell under the "hope is not a strategy" principle.