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Q: I am confused . There are numerous companies called “Jacobs Engineering” , but I had always assumed that the giant Dallas based “J” Jacobs Solutions was the one you recommend . Recently you recommended “JEC” , refereed to as Jacobs Engineering Group. Please clarify the difference from an investment POV. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on February 08, 2023
Q: We’ve currently run into a situation where we’ve become a bit overweight with our wsp holding (Thank you!). We’re wondering if you would endorse taking profits and putting them into a company like NVEE or is there another, preferably US listed company that you would endorse that is in the same sector. Thank you for the great insight.
Mike
Read Answer Asked by Mike on February 08, 2023
Q: I have been able to top up my TFSA accounts and now find I am sitting on about 40K in USD. I am looking for growth, preferably with a dividend, in a well managed and reliable company, or companies. I'm overweight in Tech & Utilities, OK in Finance, low in Energy, underweight in Industrial. A quick look at the US sectors has given me the feeling that now isn't the time to start with Staples, Health Care or Utilities and that there seems to be caution with respect to Energy. Materials and possibly Industrials, which has puzzled me, as I would think China reopening and the US's infrastructure spending would have helped the last three sectors mentioned. I welcome your thoughts, and any suggestions, as they are usually very insightful!
Dawn
Read Answer Asked by Dawn on February 07, 2023
Q: Looking ahead to the US re-industrialization policy what companies or sectors will benefit most from the growth outlined in the IRA? Top US and Canadian traded please.
Read Answer Asked by Regan on February 07, 2023
Q: My question is on US stock market in general. Due to this interest hike and other market conditions, you think those companies which have more sales in US will have better chance to show growth in sales and profit compared to large caps with has more sales outside of USA. Your opinion. If yes than if you can name some industrial names which has bright growth prospects.
Thanks
Piyush
Read Answer Asked by Piyush on January 16, 2023
Q: What are you top few materials and industrial stocks in Canada and the US for 2023?
Read Answer Asked by Gerry on January 09, 2023
Q: Looking forward, I would like to increase my Industrial sector holdings, especially in the US. Other than for aerospace, what are 5iR's suggestions for my consideration, for growth and good value at this time???......and me, leaning more to larger cap ones.......Thanks for the directional pointers........Tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on December 12, 2022
Q: Need to rebuild industrial sector holdings - assume a clean slate. What percentage to invest in each subcategory with top picks [some suggested names-please provide your 2 or 3 top picks] and target buy price would be very helpful. (1) Engineering & Construction- WSP, NVEE, J, KBR, ETN and PWR [for electrification]; (2) Transportation- CNR, CP, TFII, CJT; (3) Goods: LMT, NOC, TDG, BWXT, DE, FLNG, FREY; (4) Services: WCN, GFL, TRI. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by sam on November 30, 2022
Q: Goood morning. Thank you for reading my email. I’m looking for Industrial stock suggestions on both the US and Canadian exchanges.
Read Answer Asked by Marla on November 15, 2022
Q: For growth, what do you think about:

NuScale Power Corp
Epsilon Energy
Taylor Devices
Jacobs Engineering
Southwestern Energy
Intellia Therapeutics
Pacific Biosciences of California
Samsung
SK Hynics

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Gregory on August 25, 2022
Q: I bought these two during the commodity rally 6 months back. Now find myself down 40% on Alcoa and 65% on CENX. How would you proceed? Hold for a recovery or move on to something else ? If a move is warranted, which sector would you be buying currently ?
Read Answer Asked by Karim on August 16, 2022
Q: In our concentrated portfolio of 20 stocks we hold the above industrials (total weighting 22%) and have been happy. GIC “missed” earnings today and is down today. Could you review its earnings and let us know if there are any red flags? Also would you see a better US industrial stock to fit into our portfolio? We are up 50% from where we bought GIC so there would be some tax considerations in selling…

THANKS for all your work.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on August 05, 2022
Q: Can you suggest some pick and shovel ways of investing in the theme that a dramatic increase in atomic energy production is the only reasonable way to produce the electric power necessary to replace fossil fuels? i.e. producers or suppliers to producers other than uranium miners.
The theory is that wind and solar both have environmental negatives as well is seasonal and 24 hour availability issues that suggest there are limits to their contribution.
Secondly how, valid do you think the premise is?
Thanks, Hugh
Read Answer Asked by Hugh on July 05, 2022
Q: In the theme of Nuclear Energy what companies are making smaller reactors or components. Green energy to be supplied by regional reactors vs large units .
I believe I've seen something on this previously ....
Cramer had on Constellation Energy

Greg
Read Answer Asked by Greg on May 27, 2022
Q: Hi 5i,

I was looking forward to the US part of the answer to Aleem’s recent question.

Specifically, can I get your two top US picks for each of consumer cyclical, consumer defensive and industrials based on current valuation and long-term growth.

Thanks as always,

Kevin
Read Answer Asked by Kevin on May 10, 2022
Q: 5% of my RSP is allocated to a risky/riskier /max growth theme with FB, J, KRBN and NVDA right now. I am looking for 1 or 2 more additions. APPS, U, and CRWD are on my list of considerations. In theory, I could wait 5-10+ yrs for max growth, but knowing my personality, 3-4 yrs is more in line with my expectations. Pls suggest some recommendations (does not have to be from my list) - Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by David on April 29, 2022
Q: Dear Peter and Ryan.

I allocated almost same dollar amount in Meta (FB) (formerly known as Facebook), Amazon (AMZN), Apple (AAPL), Alphabet (GOOG), NVDA and others. I invested a bit heavily in tech stocks and got hammered. I was disappointed in the business model of Meta lately. Today after trading hours, Meta released earnings and the price jumped. I think this may be a good opportunity to sell tomorrow and switch to some non-tech sectors. How do you think? What one or two names would you recommend to invest now to diversify away from high growth stocks?

Thank you,
Yiwen
Read Answer Asked by Yiwen on April 28, 2022
Q: My portfolio is significantly over-weight tech and currently paying the price. Semi's (AMD, NVDA, SMH) had propped me up but not anymore. That's the bad news, good news is i have a sizable portion of cash to deploy. Over the next few months, where would you suggest deploying new cash? Which stocks, etf's, or sectors have been unjustly hit the hardest?
The rest of my portfolio is anchored by XIU, BAM, BIP, ENB, CNQ, etc.
Read Answer Asked by Rob on April 27, 2022