Investment Q&A

Q: I have held WEF for about three years and essentially have just made the annual dividend. I am usually very patient and do realize the stock seems cheap on most metrics. My current concern is government intervention changing the outlook for companies such as WEF. I have Airboss, Enghouse and Exco Technologies on my "want to buy" list. Would you endorse a switch into one or all of these given the fear of the unknown with WEF. Thanks for your great service.

Q: WEF has not done anything for quite some time. Should I continue to hold? Could you provide update on softwood lumber agreement.

Thanks

Q: I have an RRSP holding of WEF (1/2 position) that sits about where I purchased at 2.00 a long time back. It seems to trade in a range up to 2.35 and down under $2.00. This has been tolerable given the dividend but I would like your advice on where you see it going in the next 6 months given the seasonal cycles and the general environment for lumber producers. Also, do you see a reason to hold or do you have a better alternative to recommend?

Q: Friaday all these canadian lumber companies' stock prices jumped up.... but there seems to be NO news to support this... Is there some reson for it : seasonality, or insider information, or some trade news that brokers dont give but that some are privileged to. I am interested in these stocks but would like to know 2 things: how to get advance information IF that is what is driving prices up and how would you rank these companies in term of growth potential, safety, and best overall gains for the next 6 months or longer.. also what factors should one assess to fortell the success of gains in these companie

Q: With the difficulty getting a new softwood agreement with the U.S. would it be more prudent, at least in the near term, owning a company like WY instead of Canadian lumber stocks at this time? or perhaps owning some WY and either IFP or WEF as well?

Q: If the softwood lumber agreement is not renewed, what sort of effect do you anticipate this will have on stocks like WEF ?

Q: Lumber prices have gone up, housing prices in US doing well, $C is down.
Why these Lumber stocks are not participating?
I own WEF,WFT,ADN what should I do?

Q: Looking for your favorite pulp and paper stocks, small, mid and or
large cap.
Thank you.

Q: Peter and team:

I have done very well on both NFI and WEF (2x) in an RESP for my kids. First withdrawals will be in 2-3 years.
In your opinion should I sell both and re-invest in something less volatile, or hang on for the ride.
Also, what do you think of BMO low volatility funds (ZLB and ZLU) as options on a 2-3 year RESP.
Deduct a couple if you see fit. Thanks as always.

Phil

Q: Could you please comment on WEF 1st quarter report.
Thanks
Roy

Q: Please let me know what do you think about WEF. Thank you

Q: This might be a tough question but I am pretty sure you would have seen it before. I need strategic help. I can’t seem to sell a losing stock. I am paralyzed by the fear that by selling I lock in the loss. Or that at the current price it is actually the time to buy the stock.
Surprisingly even with this list of losers my portfolio is actually up. Much to the credit of 5i. So I don’t need to sell but can’t help thinking that the money could be put to better use. I am also pretty sure that there could be different advice for each stock. But anyway here is my list. What do you think? Sell or hold?
Please take as many question points as you feel is appropriate.
TMA -21%
GH -20%
GS -30%
HLF -33%
PM -25%
WEF -20%
AYA – 45%
CXR -34%
PHM – 79%

Q: Hi Peter /group what is going on with Lumber stocks the last couple of days especially since lumber futures are up over the last couple of months. What do you see going fwd from here. When does the seasonality window close? Thanks for the great service

Q: Hi Peter

I have never seen WFP on the most Active traded list like it is today. Plus the stock is up. Any idea why this might be - perhaps an offer on it pending.

Thanks

Q: Wow what a Quick answer on XSR.Sorry it should be on WEF.Reported $265.6m revenue more than $256m expected,0.2 diluted Eps less than 0.4 expected,& $29.6m Ebidta.Your comment & effect on price.Always appreciate your normal great comments & services

Q: What is the date of their latest earnings report please? thank you. Don.

Q: Hi Peter, I have a LIF with $600 that is just going to sit there for the year. It's not much but I'm thinking of buying 300 shares of WEF. I own Northland Power and Power Corp. in it and would prefer to have a third dividend stock rather than adding to one of those. I should be able to hold all three stocks for years. Would this be worth doing and would you have any other suggestion? Thanks.

Q: I currently own WEF and was thinking of adding some ADN. I like the yield and the fact that Brookfield is the major shareholder. Do you prefer one over the other? Would also appreciate your industry outlook. Thanks

Q: Your first take on WEF quarterly report, albeit without the conference call would be appreciated. Do you quys listen in to the calls?

Q: What will be the impact on WEF with the expiration of the softwood lumber agreement? Thanks
Derek