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Q: I have been holding STN for a number of years. It underperformed WSP in last 5 years by large margin, but started catching up in last 3 years. In recent stock market correction, STN dropped much less than WSP. STN is still above 200 day average while WSP is currently below 200 day average. Year to today WSP also underperformed STN. What is your view of STN and WSP going forward from here in terms of future growth? If just to own one name between them, which one would you pick? Alternatively, should I catch this opportunity to switch to WSP?

Thanks,
Read Answer Asked by Lin on February 28, 2022
Q: I have these holdings in a TFSA shown in descending %. First four at 15% each. Next three at 10% each. Adding $7000. Any additions to what I have? Any new ones? I appreciate the %'s are personal choices ( Part of let the winners run camp). Would you advise trimming?
Have good day. Thanks.
Paul
Read Answer Asked by Paul on February 07, 2022
Q: With all the infrastructure work coming up the first two look like a coin toss to me. I know you like WSP and J but STN has had a good 2021 run and looks strong. Do you have any issues with STN vrs WSP?
Read Answer Asked by Danny-boy on January 05, 2022
Q: I have held STN for almost 10 years and it has recently showed some good growth. I am considering selling STN and purchasing WSP. Which company do you expect to perform better in the next 5 to 10 years and why?
Read Answer Asked by Don on December 07, 2021
Q: Hi 5i
With the US Congress passing the $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure bill last Friday evening, what sectors and Canadian stocks would you suggest might benefit the most going forward. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on November 08, 2021
Q: I tried to pull a stock list of B+ companies based on your reviews. Your thought on investing as an equal weight portfolio with a 5 year horizon.

Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Nhung on September 24, 2021
Q: Hi, I need to harvest realized gain of approx. $15000. I plan to repurchase the above funds after 30 days. Are there any that you would not sell at this point?
Or after the 3rd quarter results?
Thank you for your excellent service.
Read Answer Asked by Lorraine on September 13, 2021
Q: I currently own STN and have a 45% paper gain. Do you see value in selling STN now and moving to WSP. I bought STN because i like their water management business and they we undervalued at the time.

Thanks

Mike
Read Answer Asked by Michael on June 18, 2021
Q: How significant would it be for the Canadian lumber companies if the US removed the tariffs on lumber? Which stock would you recommend in such a scenario.
Read Answer Asked by Mike on May 18, 2021
Q: you had a very complementary view on CCS on March 15th...
do you have another construction firm you would prefer over CCS??
Read Answer Asked by ed on March 30, 2021
Q: Is there a Canadian Co. that might benefit from the proposed Infrastructure spending that U.S
President Biden is planning for the U.S.? Would this Co. have to be listed on both the Canadian & U.S. Exchanges? I want a stock that qualifies for the Canadian DTC. I find BIP.UN & BIPC a bit baffling. Last March, BIPC was created & I thought it was supposed to mirror BIP.UN but as of last Friday there was a $20 difference between the price of the two stocks. When I look into BIPC which I would prefer because of the DTC, most of its holdings are in Brazil & the U.K.
Thank you: Jerry
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on January 31, 2021
Q: I've held Stantec for 5 years and have had satisfactory performance at best. Obviously, with the benefit of hindsight, I wish I had purchased WSP Global instead or just swapped them in the past few years (based on your recommendation of WSP Global). Given the current valuations and performances of these businesses, do you think a move out of Stantec and into WSP Global in my TFSA at this time would make sense?
Read Answer Asked by Patrick on January 04, 2021
Q: I'm looking for long-term hold (>10 year) Canadian engineering firm with significant international operations. Would you prefer Stantec (STN) versus WSP Global (WSP), or another? What would be the main reasons for your stated preference?

Ted
Read Answer Asked by Ted on November 19, 2020
Q: It appears that in post Covid times, infrastructure money will be doled out to get the economy rolling again. It may be time to sell some tech or at least trim. I am currently over 40% in tech. It’s been great but I realize more diversification is important.
I know that you’ll recommend BAD and likely STN but what else may be on the horizon to consider?Thanks
Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on August 18, 2020
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