Today, James Hodgins and David Cockfield commented about whether XQB-T, XSH-T, ZLB-T, ZWU-T, TD-T, CM-T, ENB-T, SLF-T, PPL-T, ALA-T, NPI-T, CNR-T, BCE-T, BNS-T, XEG-T, IMO-T, BPY.UN-T, AC-T, SU-T, MCD-N, ZEB-T, GUD-T, SIL-T, BYL-T, AD-T, CHR-T, IPL-T, GUY-T, QTRH-T, SCR-T, IFOS-X, LXE-X, CIA-T, HEXO-T, SHOP-T, KL-T, CR-T, PXT-T, CPHR-Q are stocks to buy or sell.
ZEB or ZWB? He has lightened up on the banks and is less than market weight now. He looks at the mortgage and housing markets, and right now it is not the best environment for the banks. Probably should be in the ETF with the covered call, ZWB. Tariffs are causing concerns and may wait till these issues are resolved. He would wait before committing to either of these ETF's.
There is a black cloud over the energy sector. Until the market starts to care about this sector, he is avoiding the energy market. It seems like real value does not matter any more in this sector. He may look at something with a higher yield such as VET
Airlines have been very volatile. He is cautious with the airlines. AC has been doing well and their recent Air Transat acquisition should be good if it indeed happens. There is a good prospect of growing earnings over the next couple of years. However, if you believe there is going to be a recession soon, then avoid this stock.