Positive going into 2019? He was cautious going into 2018, de-risking portfolios, as we approached the late stages of the economic cycle. Some of those concerns came home to roost in the fourth quarter. Prices, valuation, and sentiment are markedly lower. Risks and rewards are more balanced for 2019. Recession risk is still out there, but we could still have a soft landing, and we have a cushion with contraction of P/E multiples last year.

Market vs. US Fed. The minutes are signalling a certain amount of discord on the committee, which is not unusual. The vote needed to be unanimous to demonstrate solidarity and stand up to the bullying White House. Foreshadowing of less hawkishness going forward.

One of Canada's largest tech companies. Continues to like it. Valuation has crept up, trades at 18x earnings, but is quite profitable returning high teens ROE. Rose quickly and consistently, with 9% compound growth rate. "Untech" tech stock. Shook off huge rotation from growth to value in the summer. Unloved because organic growth rate is tepid. Tuck-in acquisition strategy working nicely. IP30 strategy is margin accretive. Would be a buyer here. Despite lack of respect from the street, has gone up 10 years in a row.

Because Canada runs a well-regulated banking oligopoly, he has no doubt that in due time, it will be a 150B company. But it's not worth this now. It's grown up, and is now playing in the big boys sandbox. They've accomplished a lot over the last 10 years. Most importantly, they've improved their ROE, the primary driver of valuation for a bank, and the market has recognized and rewarded this already. Prefers larger, more diversified banks.

Rail is not the preferred way to move oil, because it's expensive. One of the best long-term stewards of capital. Reluctant to put money into rail cars, which will be obsolete as soon as pipelines get built. Some upside to this stock from crude by rail, but not overly material.

(A Top Pick Jan 17/18, Down 5%) Believe in strategy and management team and the assets (royalties). Way to get exposure to gold, which he's constructive on, without exposure to mining companies. Likes that they're diversifying away from gold. Delivering great year over year growth. Developing one of the biggest copper mines in the world. Continues to buy.

Produce oil upstream and refine it. Stock under pressure since 2014, as most oil companies. Financially strong. Insulated from weak or declining oil prices, as they're integrated. Not enamoured with their asset base or their management, as they are with Suncor. Want to be careful with your exposure to the oil patch. Pipeline shortage and WTI discount are issues. Integrated companies like this are better than pure-play.