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Q: Linamar, Magna, Methanex and many other cyclical stocks are near lows. So in order to buy low and sell high, would this be the time to buy these cyclical stocks? What generally is a cyclical cycle? I keep thinking of Warren Buffet: Buy when others are fearful and sell when others are greedy!
Read Answer Asked by Helen on August 12, 2019
Q: Further to my prior question about allocating stocks to multiple sectors, how would you assign the following? I know this is 'not a science', but I think it will give me a better idea of my sector distribution.
TCL.A Cons Disc:Industrial
CCL.B Cons Disc:Industrial
NFI Cons Disc:Industrial
MG Cons Disc:Industrial
LNR Cons Disc:Industrial
TFII Cons Disc:Industrial
EIF Industrial:Financial
AQN Utilities:Energy
EMA Utilities:Energy
MX Mining:Energy
T Telecom:Healthcare
PSK Mining:Financial
TRI Financial:Cons Disc

If you think that other sectors should be included here, please add them.
Thanks again, and please deduct questions as you see fit.
Read Answer Asked by Federico on July 24, 2019
Q: Which of these PBH and QSR and LIN shows more promise of growth and return in near or intermediate term?
Read Answer Asked by Sharon on June 11, 2019
Q: I have about 10K of NFI and I'm down about 20% on it (paid close to 12K). Thinking on selling half of my NFI (5K) and using proceeds to buy 5K of Linamar. To spread the risk and also hoping to leverage the potential upside in LNR. NFI pay a 5% dividend though which is attractive (I don't need the dividends yet but at least I get paid to wait). Your thoughts on this ? Stick with NFI or split it between NFI and LNR (I guess which has the better potential for capital appreciation ?).

BTW - Love the new portfolio tools...keep up the good work.
Read Answer Asked by Randy on April 09, 2019
Q: LNR has started acting better. Aside from portfolio weighting considerations, what are the main concerns here? I see a stock that is trading under book value and could move significantly whenever the sector becomes more compelling. Given a long time horizon do you think adding is warranted? Thank-you as always.
Read Answer Asked by Alex on January 14, 2019
Q: Good Morning and Happy New Year: I have funds to add to, or start new position in, one of the above companies (I already own a couple of them). If all other factors are not considered, which of these would you recommend with a comment as to why. Also, how would you rate the four mentioned. Thanks, Don
Read Answer Asked by Donald on January 07, 2019
Q: I have capital gains in which I would like now to sell one stock in which I have a loss and can use against my capital gain. Of the stocks listed, LNR, MX, NFI, PBH, TOY would you sell? I do have the intention to buy after the 30 waiting day period.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked on December 20, 2018
Q: So what do we do with Linamar. Do we hold it or sell? I had assumed with the agreement on trade between USA and Canada that the stock would be a good company to own. Not so it seems. Any idea why? Is it a concern that we are nearing the end of the automobile cycle and earnings will start to trend down? There is a thought that we are in the last inning for companies such as Magna and Linamar . Do you concur? Anyway the stock seems to be unloved, not sure why . Perhaps you can shed some light on this. How do you see earnings over the next 2 years?

Read Answer Asked by John on October 04, 2018
Q: Reportedly US & Can have agreed to a NAFTA framework.Please advise the top 8/10stocks that benefit the most(starting with the best).Thanks for u usual great services & views
Read Answer Asked by Peter on October 01, 2018
Q: hi Peter it is always comforting to be on the same side of the table as the corporate insiders. in addition to COV and SIS can you give a list of other companies that have a high degree of insider ownership. thanks as always for your sage advice. Richard
Read Answer Asked by richard on September 24, 2018
Q: Please comment on recent results on Aug 7.Reported that its CEO bought $1m worth of shares on Aug 28.Please advise percentage of holdings of CEO & all insiders.Is this a good time to nibble,say 2% of eventual 5%?Between NFI & LNR,what"s your preference?Thanks for u usual great services & views
Read Answer Asked by Peter on September 04, 2018
Q: Given developments in the nafta trade negotiations, would you agree this is a good time to take a position in all 3 stocks? If your answer is yes, how much max portfolio percentege would allocate for these stocks? Which one is your favorite for most upside short term?
Read Answer Asked by JR on August 28, 2018