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Q: I am considering buying VAW Vanquard Materials on the premise that material stocks should do well with upcoming infrastructure spending both in Canada & the US. Would you agree and if so, would there be an Canadian ETF you would prefer or another US ETF? With thanks, Bill
Read Answer Asked by William J on June 10, 2016
Q: Hi team

I own shares in IBG, WSP, and STN in different accounts. I like the global nature of WSP, its growth potential and dividend. Stantec is probably the safest way to play the sector, pays a dividend and seems to have predictable growth as it seems to be able to integrate acquisitions quite successfully. IBG seems to be recovering and probably has the most upside.

If you had to pick one of these Companies, which would you choose and why?

As always, thank you for your thoughtful analysis.

Don
Read Answer Asked by Donald on May 24, 2016
Q: Both companies reported recently and a commonality between the two was that the margins were slimmer. Is this the result of competition within the industry, meaning that the infrastructure story may be a bit overblown, weakness still in the industrial sector (Bird Construction sales declined here as well), from the Canadian dollar strengthening last quarter or is this simply life in the construction industry and we should stay the course?

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on May 13, 2016
Q: I have roughly 5% exposure to infrastructure, exclusively through WSP. I am comfortable with my position (my entry point is quite favourable), and do not wish to trim it. I have been making a concerted effort to consolidate the number of positions in my portfolio (aiming for roughly 30-40 in total) as I feel it makes it easier to make decisions on what to include, as well as when to enter and exit a position. My question is whether I should increase my exposure to this sector, either through STN or SNC, or if I should focus on improving exposure to other sectors. If I were to increase my exposure to infrastructure, I would only pick one position. Any comments would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much.
Read Answer Asked by Domenic on April 18, 2016
Q: Hi 5i: I am looking for a construction/infrastructure company. I have looked at Stantec, SNC, Aecon and I am not interested in WSP for reasons other than price/performance. Of the first three, which would you recommend? I realize there is a major size difference among them, and I am interested in stability and moderate growth. Are there any others you might prefer?
Read Answer Asked by Roland on March 29, 2016
Q: I have 2% position in non-RRSP portfolio. Bought it 2 years ago at around $35, it is at the same price now. Considering low dividend and "lost" 2 years, do you suggest keeping it or changing to something with more growth potential? I also hold 2% positions each in XLI.US, SJ and WSP - unfortunately, I bough these just recently... If you were to rate STN today, would you still rate it as "A"?
Read Answer Asked by Michael on December 24, 2015
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