Q: Hi: I'm interested in adding a timber stock, one of WEF, WFT and CAS, to my portfolio and I can't decide which one is rated ahead of the others in terms of growth potential for the next two years. Can you help? Thanks.
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Q: Would you feel comfortable starting a long term position in wef?
Q: If one wanted to add exposure to the lumber industry do you have a favourite among these? I see that Resolute seems to have run away from the pack. WEF has trailed the others recently and has caught my eye. Please let me know which lumber stock you would suggest and why. It would also be helpful to know if you see adding in this sector as well timed or poorly timed. Thanks
- West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (WFT)
- Western Forest Products Inc. (WEF)
- ECN Capital Corp. (ECN)
- Genesis Land Development Corp. (GDC)
Q: Apart from a brief scare because of the GOP tax proposals US home builders have been on a consistent winning streak YTD. What Canadian companies would you recommend in that sector, since here building permits have been soaring recently?
Q: Hi group would appreciate your incite in why WEF is dropping steadily over the last couple of months?? Thanks PS lumber prices remain high so where is the logic for the steep decline High was $2.84 couple of months ago now is down 40 cents since then ? Thanks
- Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN)
- Toronto-Dominion Bank (The) (TD)
- Bank of Nova Scotia (The) (BNS)
- Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN)
- Western Forest Products Inc. (WEF)
- Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (BIP.UN)
- iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC)
- Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF (VGG)
Q: WE HOLD THE ABOVE STOCKS IN OUR CHILDS RESP AND HAVE A FEW THOUSAND TO ADD, WE WONDER SHOULD WE ADD TO ONE OF THE ABOVE OR ADD AN ADDITIONAL STOCK. SHE HOLDS ABOUT 10% OF EACH
Q: My question concerns forestry stocks. In your opinion are these really just trading opportunities or do they have a place in a buy and hold portfolio that first concentrates on income and secondarily on growth? What are your favourite forestry stocks?
Thank you
Paul
Thank you
Paul
- West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (WFT)
- Canfor Corporation (CFP)
- Interfor Corporation (IFP)
- Western Forest Products Inc. (WEF)
Q: Regardless of NAFTA the US is going to require lots of lumber to rebuild after their disasters. WEF doesn't have any US mills but the other three do - but it does have a 3% Yield. The others have very low to zero yields. How would you rank these with regard to growth and solid financials over the next 1 - 2 yrs?
- Methanex Corporation (MX)
- West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (WFT)
- Western Forest Products Inc. (WEF)
- Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM)
- Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. (KL)
Q: Good morning - Is it time to start easing back into the materials sector? I currently have no holdings in that sector. If your are positive on the sector what stock(s) would you recommend. Thanks
- WSP Global Inc. (WSP)
- Stantec Inc. (STN)
- West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (WFT)
- Western Forest Products Inc. (WEF)
Q: With all the rebuilding that will have to be done to restore those storm ravaged areas do you expect to see any Canadian miners, forestry companies etc. benefit from the increased demand for resources over the next year or so?
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Q: I own CFP,WEF,and WFT. All three are down 2 or more % points this morning. Would you read anything into this drop such as NAFTA or otherwise? With thanks, Bill
Q: With the recent and ongoing fire situation in B.C., do you see opportunities in any of the co's supplying softwood, or other timber products?
Q: Good Morning: Regarding NAFTA and softwood lumber, having placed tariffs on Cdn producers, our exports have been replaced with lumber from Russia. (Their exports have increased 42% YTD at our expense.) Would you consider our negotiating position is more compelling and would you recommend adding softwood securities now? If so, any recommendations? Thank you. Marty
Q: I have held these stocks for one and a half to two and a half years. CCH was purchased at .25 and makes up 2.5% of my portfolio while WEF has doubled and makes up 3.5%. The rest of the portfolio is conservative mostly Income and dividend stocks. My problem is when to take a profit and move on or hold and take a longer view. What would you suggest?
Thanks to All
Thanks to All
- West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (WFT)
- Canfor Corporation (CFP)
- Interfor Corporation (IFP)
- Western Forest Products Inc. (WEF)
- Acadian Timber Corp. (ADN)
Q: forest industry
Do you like the sector and if so can you list 5 stocks in order that you prefer and why
Do you like the sector and if so can you list 5 stocks in order that you prefer and why
Q: WEF has had a very good run of late, up some 35% this year. I'm guessing the fires in BC interior might have something to do with it and when the rain falls so will WEF. What do you think of the current valuation?
- Constellation Software Inc. (CSU)
- Western Forest Products Inc. (WEF)
- Premium Brands Holdings Corporation (PBH)
- Savaria Corporation (SIS)
Q: Hi Peter and Group. I have just taken some profits on WEF - I needed to lessen my exposure anyway. What is your top 3 stocks I should reinvest in? (regardless of sector) - I am a moderate risk investor. Thanks for the service
- Norbord Inc. (OSB)
- Interfor Corporation (IFP)
- Western Forest Products Inc. (WEF)
- Hardwoods Distribution Inc. (HDI)
Q: My original small % positions have become a problem - HWD is up 130% down to OSB (finally) +25%. Would you sell some of each or do you have a preferred listing of keepers?
Thanks for the service.
Thanks for the service.
Q: I noticed that WEF (Western Forest Products) hit a new 52 week high on fairly significant volume. This even comes after news of increased US tariffs on Canadian lumber. I haven't been a shareholder in WEF in years as I grew frustrated with it being stuck in a trading range for a long time. Is this the opportunity to jump back in?
Q: I have substantial capital gains in both of these companies. How exposed are they to the anticipated US actions in the softwood lumber warfare? Would it be prudent to lock in some of these gains?
Thank you for your advice.
Thank you for your advice.