23 Stock Top Picks and 3 ETF (Jan 25-31)

Opinion about MG-T: Very hesitant. Recent recovery has been sharp and quick, almost as though it's factoring in abolition of tariffs completely. We need more clarity on tariffs. Auto industry is highly cyclical and depends on health of the economy, and we're seeing signs of weakening.If you own it, don't need the cash, and have…

Opinion about CNR-T: (A Top Pick Jul 22/24, Down 20%) Sold in September. We've been in a freight recession for 3 years, longest anyone can remember. Came out with a mixed quarter. 

Opinion about DAL-N: Trevor Rose’s Insights - Trevor’s most-liked answers from 5i Research Airlines are always tough investments. Valuation is certainly cheap. EPS is expected to dip this year and then rise 20% in 2026. However this assumes no recession or other issues. The Q1 was decent and 19% ahead of estimates. The dividend was…

Opinion about EMR-N: He sold after EMR launched a hostile takeover, but he missed out. His mistake.

Opinion about NFI-T: One of only 2 names she owns with no dividend. For her to do that, she really has to have conviction on the company and its stock price trajectory. Biggest segment is manufacturing transit buses, also does coach buses. Supply chain issue with seats is slowly getting alleviated. Backlog at record levels.…

Opinion about VLN-T: Bought in just before the takeout deal was nixed by the French government. Rocket ride lately on the nuclear bid hype, so he sold. De facto world gold standard in nuclear valves. Cheap vs. tangible book value. May buy again if cheap enough. Sees eventual takeover.

Opinion about DRT-T: Customized, prefabricated environmental office interior solutions. High net cash position. Significant upside because of their flexible business model. Surge in office reconfiguration taking place across North America. Top management. No dividend. (Analysts’ price target is $3.46)

Opinion about FANG-Q: Trevor Rose’s Insights - Trevor’s most-liked answers from 5i Research FANG is $42B market cap now, down 13% YTD and down 29% in a year, trading at 10.4X earnings with a 2.80% dividend (raised 11% in February). The balance sheet has some debt, but not a concerning amount. The sector is no…

Opinion about BTE-T: (A Top Pick May 23/24, Down 48%) It's down because of the fall in oil prices, pure and simple. He sold this around $4. The stock will excel if oil returns to $70+, but not at $60. He will revisit this at better oil prices later.

Opinion about MEG-T: Thoughts on the offer? Both SCR and MEG held in taxable account. He's not an M&A guy. If you want a really good answer, ask somebody else 😉  A board will often reject something like this because they think it should be higher. And maybe a competitor will come along with a…

Opinion about SU-T: It has had 6 consecutive quarters of beating expectations. He prefers CNQ with its strong history of consistent growth and 5% dividend which it has been raising for 25 years.

Opinion about ECA-T: Just beat earnings and have increased production. Cheap valuation compared to peers. But it's getting more expensive heading into 2021. There's no growth here, but that goes with the entire oil patch. The real issue is will they survive. Their balance sheet is getting better, but still high for a blue-chip name.…

Opinion about ENB-T: Likes all the pipelines. Energy infrastructure spending is a huge area for Canada over the next number of years. This name is a prime beneficiary. Good dividend yield. 

Opinion about PXT-T: Yield is 13%. Dividend not sustainable. Great candidate for tax-loss selling, and buy another high yielder (such as WCP) with the proceeds. WCP has meaningfully better assets, reliable management, with no Colombian geopolitical risk. 

Opinion about ATVI-Q: Hold tight or sell with pending takeover? From today's price, $5.50 is in play. As a shareholder, you have to decide if it's worth holding onto your shares to get your $95 per share. There is a chance that the FTC is successful in challenging the US court order, in which case…

Opinion about MSFT-Q: It reports Wednesday. Wait until the CEO speak before making a move either way.

Opinion about SIA-T: CSH.UN vs. SIA Supply/demand in the space is good. People usually move in to these places around age 80, and 2025 is the very beginning of baby boomers turning 80. This should really drive demand. Properties are hard to build, also tough to operate, so you really need good management. Entirely retirement,…

Opinion about CVS-N: Numbers are improving under the new CEO, with good numbers from Aetna and core drugstore business (they closed the weak performers). Though the health insurers like UNH have taken it on the chin recently, he expects Aetna to score. They report Thursday.

Opinion about CXXI-CN: Small cannabis producer in Nevada. Fantastic job in operations in a really challenging environment. Solid numbers. Needs a move in legalization and tax schedule change; if that happens, could be a takeout.

Opinion about PTQ-X: (A Top Pick May 29/20, Up 55%) Oxygen delivery. Recurring revenue model. Very strong outlook.

Opinion about PGR-N: A number of P&C insurers in the US pulled back post-hurricane. Technically, not broken. Sector probably does pretty well going forward. 

Opinion about WIR.UN-T: (A Top Pick Jan 12/21, Up 48%) Great-managed REIT. Taken out.

Opinion about RWX-T: It's real estate in 28 countries. It's something different for Canadians and worth having a look.

Opinion about HRA-T: (A Top Pick Jan 29/19, Up 1.5%) Global Risk Parity balances the risk of growth and inflation. It balances the risks to keep you level. The peak draw down was 12% -- very manageable in the context of recent volatility.

Opinion about TLT-Q: (A Top Pick Mar 12/25, Down 3%) (Note the short timeframe.)  He's not bearish on the market, just wary, so he's being defensive. The US market has more risk on the equity side than normal. His target remains around $90, still an OK place to make a couple of bucks. See his…

Opinion about WDO-T: Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly We reiterate this Canadian based producer of gold and silver.  Management just reported a 20% increase in ounces produced over the year, ahead of next month's earnings release.  Recently reported earnings showed cash reserves growing, while debt was aggressively retired.  We continue to recommend a stop at…