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Q: I realize that the performance of the forest products sector (WFT, etc.) will largely track the commodity price of softwood lumber. Prices of SW lumber averaged well over $500 (USD/MBF) one year ago and yet remain below $400 today. If seasonality were a factor, we should be back where we were a year ago - but we are not. Do you have any insight into why the price of lumber (and correspondingly why the entire forest products sector) continues to be so depressed. Thanks for your thoughts on this.
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on March 21, 2019
Q: looks like forestry shares are dead money for the foreseeable future? presently I hold significant amount in WEF . Unlike the other forestry companies listed it pays a good dividend / heavy into Cedar business so not so exposed to US housing. Should I hold or sell
Read Answer Asked by Terence on February 20, 2019
Q: Cheers. I’ve noticed that Lumber futures have had a nice climb since the New Year. Do your sources confirm this? If so what companies (1 or 2) would stand to profit the most from this rise?
Thanks for your assistance
Read Answer Asked by Terry on January 30, 2019
Q: I would like to add to one of these stock positions in the balanced portfolio. Which is your pick today?
Read Answer Asked by Dave on January 28, 2019
Q: I'm in the process of adding to/updating my consumer cyclical, materials as well as financial sector, with a tendency to a balanced vs. growth approach. I would like to add one stock of the below selection for each sector. Can you please give some guidance and as to why said particular stock should be selected?

C. Cyc.: GC / MG / TOY Materials: WEF / MX / CCL.B Financial: BNS / SLF / VB

Many thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Dominik on January 02, 2019
Q: About a month ago, I sold these equities, with the only reason being to take a tax loss against gains I took earlier in the year. This has left me with some liquidity. What do you recommend regarding re-purchasing these companies, or waiting for a more stable or upward momentum. Generally, my portfolio follows your balanced equity portfolio.
Grazi,
c
Read Answer Asked by Claus on January 02, 2019
Q: Good morning,
I currently do not own the above listed equities from the BE Portfolio which I follow pretty closely. Are there any you would not recommend purchasing right now? Thanks for your counsel. I am watching sector allocations.
Ted
Read Answer Asked by Ted on December 10, 2018
Q: Gentlemen Good Morning,
My mat'l sector is 3.3% (MX 2.3% & FNV 1%)
I want add 1.7% to the sector.
5IR can suggest one or two names (Ca or US)
For long term, no need income, solid undervalued name.
Thanks
Best Regards
Read Answer Asked by Djamel on December 10, 2018
Q: I am planning to realize losses on the above companies to offset capital gains with a plan to repurchase after 30 days. In order to maintain sector exposure in the intervening period I would like identify proxies for each holding. My thinking is as follows:

TECK.B == XMA
BNS == TD
TFII == ZIN
NFI == ZIN
WEF == CFP
VET == XEG
WCP == XEG

Please review my suggested proxies and add / amend as needed. Alternatively, if you think I would simply be better off holding cash until repurchasing please say so. Thank-you very much for your help.

Read Answer Asked by Stephen on December 07, 2018
Q: I have significant losses on above names in my TFSA (Loss, Allocation, My Avg Price):
TSGI -49.20% , 7.10% , $49.48
WCP -47.83% , 1.70%, $. 8.70
WEF - 30.85% , 2.3 % , $. 2.62
NFI. -30.30% , 2.8 % , $. 51.81
PBH. -28.23% , 5.0% , $11.46
Other names in TFSA well diversified based on 5i Balanced portfolio with losses under 10% and some with gains.
Would you recommend buy to average down or any other changes.

Thanks in advance for your valuable advice
Read Answer Asked by Hali on December 05, 2018
Q: Hi, I am looking for 2-3 stocks which have recently come down, but have strong revenue projection, low debt, and good track record.
I am not looking for Oil & Gas, Pipelines, or Utilities.
Please let me know if CGX, SIS, WEF, QTRH, NFI meet that criteria. If yes, how would you rate these.
If not, please suggest few other names.
Thanks for your help.
Read Answer Asked by Harpinder on December 03, 2018
Q: Hello 5i,

Thank you for the great work and your valued perspective through this volatility. How would you rank stocks within the Forestry sector today for an investor with a 3-5+ year hold?

The sector is looking interesting to me based on the present weakness in U.S. housing. WEF is up significantly today and your perspective on long-term opportunities in the sector is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

G
Read Answer Asked by Greg on November 21, 2018