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Q: The price of Stantec has improved significantly recently, finally moving above the high of ~ $37 hit way back in October of 2017.

What do you feel has changed? Also, do you think their prospects look better than 6 months ago? 'The markets' seem to like something!

I see their 3 year strategic plan is here:
https://www.stantec.com/en/news/2019/stantec-announces-three-year-strategic-plan

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Robert on July 07, 2020
Q: Hi, Over past 2 weeks markets have seen a rotation from Technology sector and the Stay Home stocks ( like Netflix, Shopify, Alphabet and others) into Cyclical sectors (Banks and Industrials). Airlines, Cruiselines and Gaming/Entertainment ( like WYN etc ) stocks have also shot up recently. This sector rotation seems to be based on belief that with economy reopening ( and Federal Reserve with an endless supply of money/support), recovery may be much faster and stronger.

With this noticeable shift in market positioning, we would like to participate and hope to benefit in near as well long term. We have 15% weight in Canadian Banks. But among Industrials, only companies owned by us are CNR, RPI.un and BYD. We also started a small position in AC and Boeing, on Friday, with intentions to build over time.
We are looking for companies in this sector with strong fundamentals which are trading at a discount to their historical levels, for COVID related factors and depressed market sentiment. Could you please recommend a few names in Canada and US. Thank You
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on June 09, 2020
Q: Hello,

My partner and I heard about 5i from a friend whose been using you for many years. You came with the highest recommendation.

I feel like I should be copying one of your portfolios, especially due to my lack of knowledge, but it is very important for me that my investments to follow my ethics.

I would like to know which companies on your balanced and growth portfolios would be highest on positive environmental, social and corporate governance, which are low and should be switched and for which companies. I'm happy to do research, but I'm struggling to navigate the important statistics and feeling incompetent in finding good resources. I have seen your ESG scores (https://www.5iresearch.ca/blog/ESG-tsx-companies) and would be keen to know where to find information on how they are created. I would also appreciate other resources that you think would assist in building a portfolio, or simply which companies you would put on it.

Thank-you,
Ellen Perkins
Ucluelet BC
Read Answer Asked by Ellen on June 02, 2020
Q: Comments by leaders of countries. " we will need to spend money on Infrastructure roads, bridges, airports, mass transportation, etc. How is best way to play this ? Heavy machinery, cement, re bar, steel, copper and other metals, Its like FDR times during the Depression to get the Economy going again around the World RAK
Read Answer Asked by bob on May 26, 2020
Q: I need some funds, I know you hold these names in good standing, however which one would you sell first to generate some cash.
Thank you. Happy new year
Read Answer Asked by francois on December 30, 2019
Q: I am interested in adding "infrastructure" sector stocks to balance my investments. I would appreciate your comments on ARE, WSP, BIP.UN , STN. or other options in this sector. Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Richard on December 17, 2019
Q: Can you rank the blow stocks from as either a buy or a sell? Any of those 3 you feel particularly strong about either way?
Algonquin Power
Altagas
Stantec

Also, I'm looking to swap H&R Reit for a better one (either Industrial or Multi-family focused)... is there a particular REIT you like best? H&R has too much retail and office imo.

Thank you and please feel free to deduct 2 question points since this is two questions.
Read Answer Asked by Max on December 13, 2019
Q: Greetings 5i team,
I recently read an article that talked about these three companies.
Q1. Please comment on Toromont Industries as an investment.
Q2. Please compare the investment qualities of Stantec Inc with one of 5i favourites; WSP.
Thanks again for all of your good work.
SP
Read Answer Asked by Steve on December 06, 2019
Q: Hello Peter/5i Team
There has been mentioned that there is a shift from growth stock to value stock.
Please provide me three of you top picks that you would consider good value stocks.

Also are the banks stock a good place to be adding to ?

Thanks
Claudio
Read Answer Asked by claudio on November 12, 2019
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