PAST TOP PICK

(Past Top Pick, Oct. 30, 2017, Down 16%) Doesn't like it, but still owns it. A high-quality name. We're close to breaking to new lows. The recent weakness is due to needing more funding for the WGL buy by spinning off Canadian operations. He's started a DRIP to compound returns. But if it continues to fall, he will take his lumps and sell. Pays a stable 9.5% dividend.

DON'T BUY

Doesn't pay much attention to it. Formed a base around $30, breaking a downtrend since mid-2017. High volatility and that'll continue. Unless these jitters settle down, it could test this summer's low.

COMMENT

Energy should get a bump with positive news. Enjoyed a good run in 2016 to mid-2017, then went sideways. If this falls below $12, then something significant is going on, but right now it looks okay.

PAST TOP PICK

(Past Top Pick, Oct. 30, 2017, Up 5%) Sold it to buy BMO. RY has hit resistance. But you can't go wrong starting in Canadian banks by buying RY. Plus, we're entering seasonality for Canadian banks.

COMMENT

Has fallen this year, typical of this sector. A small name like this can move around a lot with a single announcement. He doesn't know this name that well.

DON'T BUY

It recently fell below $46, matching 2014 and 2016 lows. There are better places to put your money in financials.

DON'T BUY

The European banks lag the US and Canadian ones. It trades within the $12-14 range. The trend is still down. Could be dead money even if you buy at $12. There's no momentum now. Pays a 6% dividend.

BUY

Nice long-term trend and has long, deep support at $80. Sharp increase since January is really stable.

STRONG BUY

It looks really good. Recently broke a downtrend since 2015. It tends to get stuck at $20 that we're now approaching. Everything is turning up for this stock. There's more volume. Just hit the golden cross.

HOLD

It's had an uptrend since 2014. Trade issue resolution with the U.S. will have a huge impact on CNR. A solid name. Stick with it.

COMMENT

There's a divergence between copper (falling) and US 10-year yelds (rising) this year. Commodities sold off at end-July when they usually rise. At the same time, the US dollar went into the other direction, breaking seasonality too--and this rise is causing havok (like serving emerging market debt). He thinks copper will move back up. If trade talks resolve, then investors in the US may rotate to emerging markets. Meanwhile, the S&P recently broke a new high and the TSX has enjoyed a breakout since the spring and enjoys some good underpinnings despite pressure from the NAFTA talks.

PAST TOP PICK

(Past Top Pick, Oct. 30, 2017, Up 2%) Has held up compared to other commodities. Has had an uptrend since early 2016, but the USD remains a major influence. He still likes it. Positive China news will push this up.

DON'T BUY

It's supposed to do well in summer, but rising interest rates are pressuring defensive stocks. It's had a slight
breakdown, returning to 2015 lows. If it breaks down, it'll probably return to support at $48.

BUY

Big swings in 2014-5, then a downside in 2016, but an overall uptrend since 2014. If energy gets a little momentum, Parex will shoot ahead. It's one of the best in energy. He sold it this spring and wants to buy it back.

DON'T BUY

It's had a real drubbing this week. He's watching it. He thinks it's been oversold this week. It had a great growth run in Canada and is now looking at South America for growth. If it drops below $39.50, it could fall to a painful low-$30's.