
TSE:ARE
BAM vs ARE? He likes BAM and it is a core holding. They are involved in infrastructure with great cash flowing assets. In a low interest rate environment it will continue to do well. ARE is benefiting from taking on fixed pay contracts, which he views as being a little more risky. He would favour BAM.
Likes it. It's an infrastructure play with decent projects in the pipeline out west. They're well-positioned. If you've come out of SNC Lavalin, ARE would be a great play. Buy this for the long term, not six months. Infrastructure will happen, for example, we need more energy infrastructure.
They have had a lot of contract wins lately. They won the TransMountain Expansion project, for example. They are working on the Gordie Howe bridge in Windsor. There has been a concern regarding order back logs. With a minority government now, he thinks there could be another push towards infrastructure projects. Better to own than SNC Lavalin.
(A Top Pick Sep 28/18, Up 20%) Since recommending it’s beat every quarter. It’s also given a bright forward looking statement for 2020. They’re also helped with the SNC mess. They have an excellent balance sheet and back orders. Currently trading at a reasonable 17 times and probably has more to go.