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Q: These 4 equities are my top 4 poor performers with a 50-57% unrealized loss. CFP is a 1% position, TSGI is 2%, WCP is 0.5%, COV also 0.5%. I am debating going to a half position on TSGI and pick up AQN. Or maybe dump TSGI all together. I'm not sure what to do with the rest to try and regain some losses here. That said, it seems COV and TSGI have potential as a long term holding but for me it would be to recover losses. Anything you guys can recommend? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Brad on July 11, 2019
Q: Two separate questions- deduct as necessary.

Forest product stocks appear to be in a trough right now, and weaker housing starts coupled with over-capacity seem to be holding them back with economic concerns in the background casting a shadow as well. I am wondering if you see a bit of a turning point here given recent capacity cuts, strong employment numbers, and a Fed decision to leave things as they are?

Regarding MFI; I struggle with taking profits too soon, but I have a fairly rapid 30%+ gain here. Your thoughts on its ability to maintain these gains or grind higher would be appreciated.

Thanks!!
Read Answer Asked by Robert on May 06, 2019
Q: I realize that the performance of the forest products sector (WFT, etc.) will largely track the commodity price of softwood lumber. Prices of SW lumber averaged well over $500 (USD/MBF) one year ago and yet remain below $400 today. If seasonality were a factor, we should be back where we were a year ago - but we are not. Do you have any insight into why the price of lumber (and correspondingly why the entire forest products sector) continues to be so depressed. Thanks for your thoughts on this.
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on March 21, 2019
Q: looks like forestry shares are dead money for the foreseeable future? presently I hold significant amount in WEF . Unlike the other forestry companies listed it pays a good dividend / heavy into Cedar business so not so exposed to US housing. Should I hold or sell
Read Answer Asked by Terence on February 20, 2019
Q: I am comfortable having about 10% of my non-registered account in the forest products sector. About 55% of this amount is Norbord and the other 45% is split about evenly among Canfor, Interfor and West Fraser. Norbord pays a good dividend; the others don't. Would you suggest any consolidation or rebalancing here or changes that might improve upside potential? All four are down relative to original purchase so any adjustments here would only trigger tax losses.
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on January 27, 2019
Q: Hello 5i,

Thank you for the great work and your valued perspective through this volatility. How would you rank stocks within the Forestry sector today for an investor with a 3-5+ year hold?

The sector is looking interesting to me based on the present weakness in U.S. housing. WEF is up significantly today and your perspective on long-term opportunities in the sector is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

G
Read Answer Asked by Greg on November 21, 2018
Q: What do you think of Canfor Corp (CFP)at this price? The PE is 5.8, top and bottom lines are increasing, they are buying back shares, and a decent balance sheet. They have mills in the S.E. near where all the hurricanes seem to hit. RBC has a one year target of $43.00 and it's trading at $21.26
Read Answer Asked by Howard on October 15, 2018
Q: Re OSB announcing a "dividend of $4.5/share to shareholders of record Sept 1"
....I can't tell whether that is meant to be an ANNUAL or ONE TIME dividend?
.. Are you able to clarify?
Also, could you please comment on the listed stocks...which do you hold most favourable and why, also the suitability of purchase of any of these NOW
Thank-you
Read Answer Asked by lyle on August 07, 2018
Q: Focus: Forestry Sector. No tax implications. One position: IFP.
5i compared/ranked:
- 2018-05-21: CFP vs WEF (Tim)
- 2018-02-05: WFT, CFP, OSB, IFP, WEF, CAS (Victor)
Today, in terms of overall 3-5 year total return including dividends, with some growth, please rank referenced stocks, with basic reasoning.

As usual, thank you for continued wise advice.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on July 16, 2018
Q: Can you comment the last financial results and give your opinion on this company? What can I expect for the short/medium term if I hold on? Is it worthwhile to hold or better to sell to pursue better opportunities? Finally could you suggest 2 or 3 stocks that would be a good value at this time? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Michel on April 26, 2018
Q: I'm interested in taking a position in the forestry sector as this high flying sector is seemingly under the radar. Of the following main stocks in forestry: WEF, CFP, CAS, IFP WFT, OSB, kindly rank them in the order of which ones should have the highest growth potential in the next year or so. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Victor on February 05, 2018
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?
Read Answer Asked by Arthur on October 24, 2017
Q: I looked at OSB(Norbord) and CFP(Canfor) and see that CFP is out preforming others in the field. At present I own CanWel CWX. Of the three which would be your choice? Thanks in advance.

There seems to be flood of info. on each stock and this is where I get confused.
Read Answer Asked by Rita on September 26, 2017
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