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Q: Hello 5i,
There have been many negative questions regarding Tariffs and other non-Canadian officials. Wondering if it makes sense to look to those Canadian companies that would benefit from the upcoming April 28, 2025 event results.
Following is my list of questions for you – please feel free to take as many credits as you require since I typically don’t use many.
• The clear winner looks to be BAM/BN/BIP/BEP with the massive housing & project build plans. Some housing build plans look to be well beyond anything the private sector has ever seen. Outside of investing in BAM/BN/BIP/BEP are there any other companies that will experience increased growth rates? Perhaps Canadian Only Lumber Companies, Steel, etc.… Being careful to ensure the industrial carbon tax doesn’t offset any building growth rates.
• Looks like major projects are going to be built to save the country from the tariffs. Assuming these are going to be non-conventional energy would the companies such as BAM/BN/BIP/BEP/WSP, benefit the most? Are there any other companies to start looking at? Perhaps carbon capture companies?
• I wonder if there are any areas of benefactors increasing/decreasing the amount of tax havens in Canada? There are a fair number of mid/small companies that could setup a beneficial tax structure and become more profitable. My experience with setting up offshore structures is that there are setup/dismantle/maintenance costs with Lawyers and Accountants but perhaps other benefactors are investable. Are there any publicly traded Accounting or Legal companies to start watching?
• With proposed additional spend to media companies are there any benefactors? Will BCE benefit from the overall plan? Are there companies worth looking at in the media sector?
• With the additional military spend are there any companies in Canada to invest in? I have a small position in MAL which could benefit from Canada built fighter jets. Is BBD.B a good one to look at?
• After reviewing the proposed firearm buyback pricing list, the overall program looks to be worth ~$2B in 2025 for Canadians. My question is could there be benefactors to this spend? Maybe ~$2B is not enough to stimulate the economy considering the current spending levels but it reminds me of a COVID-like spend bump. Assuming a large portion of the funds will be redistributed back into the economy.
• Health care seems to be getting an increased focus compounded with the buy Canada therefore are there any pure Canadian pharmaceutical/healthcare companies that will benefit? I have a SIS position that I could add to if they are going to be benefactors. Are there any companies that provide safe site vending machines or building structures?
Read Answer Asked by Dean on April 17, 2025
Q: Friday’s meeting between Mark Carney and the Premiers promises to lead to increased spending and capital to build infrastructure related to natural resources, alternative energy and technology. There seems to be a vibe consistent with Brookfield visions and foci. Carney may in fact be a catalyst to moving the Canadian economy out of the current malaise. Skepticism is warranted but are there any specific stocks that we should consider in light of what could develop rather quickly?
Read Answer Asked by John on March 25, 2025
Q: I sold half my holdings in BDT and ARE in December, in a TFSA, with a nice profit. Both are down quite a lot since then. I was planning to buy back to average down. Or take position in more stable stocks like STN or ATRL. How would you rank these 4 for new purchase? in a registered or regular account? Would any of these be more at risk with US politics ? I already own WSP and NOA. Thanks a lot.
Read Answer Asked by Denise on March 17, 2025
Q: Can you give your outlook on NOA for 2025? Any names you’d consider over it?
Read Answer Asked by Matt on January 23, 2025
Q: I get it that general-contractors like BDT are exposed to cyclicality in ways that engineering-and-design co's like WSP are not, but then I compare their P/E ratios (20.5 vs 54.5) and wonder if the latter could ever grow as much as the former - or is BDT's low P/E just a fact of life in cyclical sectors, such that it's the one that's growth-limited?
Read Answer Asked by John on October 21, 2024
Q: Hello 5i Team
Today BDT jumped approximately 12% on news that they are increasing the dividend.
Do you believe that it is okay to buy this stock after the big run up or to wait? Is the stock a good company with a long term investment.Would you recommend this company or another company in the same space?
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by claudio on October 10, 2024
Q: How would you rank the following stocks for long term growth based on their current evaluations?
Read Answer Asked by Schoombee on August 20, 2024
Q: Given the strong run in BDT, is it still worth buying at these levels. Any other stornger for longer performers to recommend?
Read Answer Asked by Pierre on June 27, 2024
Q: There has been lots of good discussion about these 6 stocks on your forums section over the last year BDT, DRX, GSY, HPS.A, PRL, VHI. All have been big winners. Do you think they are still promising investments at current prices?
Read Answer Asked by Dan on June 07, 2024
Q: What do you think about BDT's prospects in the upcoming Canadian economic landscape?

Their shareholder material suggests they're exposed to renewable and green energy infrastructure projects, extractive sectors like mining (critical minerals), as well as the constant talk about needing to build more homes all seem like tailwinds. I also like the emphasis on health and safety of their workforce which suggests a healthy and mature management team.

From a financial POV they seem to tick a lot of boxes too. Good historical ROE growth, heathy debt levels, a healthy/diversified backlog, growing forward EPS, and approaching $1B in market cap.

What do you think about BDT's prospects?
What's the bear case for BDT?
Read Answer Asked by Michael on April 24, 2024
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