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Q: Pricing in SJ's railway tie category is under pressure, negatively impacting operating margins (granted, margins are forecast to improve in H2 2018). My understanding is that alternatives, like concrete ties, are much more expensive. Given SJ produces an essential product for the railway sector, why does the company not have more pricing power? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Edward on April 20, 2018
Q: Which of the listed companies do you reckon has the best prospects for a 1-year hold from current levels? How about for a 10-year hold?
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on April 16, 2018
Q: I'm looking to add a stock to my TFSA. Thinking of KXS-T. Do you agree or have another suggestion. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by David on April 06, 2018
Q: Added positions in SIS and SJ today on the dip. Any other really good buying opportunities off the list in the portfolio (dont need energy or financials) with the current volatility. SIS and SJ where on my add next list and hadn't really made a plane beyond those...
Read Answer Asked by Tom on April 02, 2018
Q: Hello Peter, Ryan and Team,

Which 5 management teams are currently the best capital allocators in your view. I am guessing CSU would be up there. Who else?

Thank you,

Wes
Read Answer Asked by Wes on March 20, 2018
Q: My son wants to start a TFSA. I have suggested he begin with 5 stocks. Has about 57.K to invest. How do you feel about the number of stocks and the ones listed ? Many Thanks
Read Answer Asked by David on March 19, 2018
Q: I realize these are different companies and somewhat hard to compare. I am down 24% on UNS, and since I am looking for growth would you hold or switch to SJ? Is there anything else that you would recommend irrespective of risk/industry?
Read Answer Asked by JR on March 15, 2018
Q: Someone from another stock discussion forum has stated that although SJ reported $0.74 EPS this was a result of a one-time $30M cash benefit, effectively making earnings $21.1M net income for Q4 rather than the reported $51.1M. Thus, without the cash benefit EPS came in at only $0.30 (below estimates of $0.31).

Is this accurate, and/or a fair way to assess the results? In light of this is it more reasonable to view today's results as more of a miss than a beat, as today's market action seems to suggest?
Read Answer Asked by Peter on March 14, 2018
Q: Full position in forestry sector to invest which would you select SJ or WEF. Both have had good years and seem to be pulling back. I know you guys tend to avoid market timing but I need to ask if you have a good entry point price for each. I loosely follow your balanced growth portfolio ( lean towards SJ) but am not against a bit more growth with WEF. Balanced equity transitioning from a more growth portfolio 3-5 year outlook, high risk tolerance.

Read Answer Asked by Tom on March 06, 2018
Q: What would your choice be for medium term growth between these two sets? Would you swap out SJ for WEF?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by JEFF on March 05, 2018
Q: I plan on buying a half position in each of the companies in question (WSP, OTEX, SLF, CCL.B & SJ) Could you tell if they should be in my taxable account or TFSA?
Thank You, Jim
Read Answer Asked by William on February 15, 2018
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