BUY
He has lately been taking a serious look at it. He does not see any reason to switch from any of the others, but for someone new coming into this sector this would be a Top Pick in the sector.
WATCH

It could come under pressure with a commodities downturn. He would be more enthusiastic about jumping in if it was 15% lower. He feels the same about CNR-T

DON'T BUY
It has suffered in the current environment. You are looking for an uptick in the commodities market. It does not look too bad but it may be some time before you see some improvement. The Coal market is being impacted by world trade talks. For long term you will do all right.
HOLD
We are seeing a lot of fights between the telecom companies. Over the last few years they have come back. They are being beaten on fibre to the home and the wireless market is very competitive. He has others he would rather own.
TOP PICK
They surprised everybody in the last quarter with earnings. You get over 5.5% yield. The valuation of this banks is out of kilter with the other banks. People are concerned that they are too Canada-centric. At this price it is his Top Pick. It is a screaming buy at $100. (Analysts’ price target is $110.94)
TOP PICK
A lot of institutional investors own these. They have not done well in the environment we have seen, but the yield is over 4% and they have well integrated operations with some of the best assets in Canada. (Analysts’ price target is $52.87)
TOP PICK
They positioned themselves ahead of the others with fibre to the home. They have always been a consistent performer, increasing their dividends over time. (Analysts’ price target is $62.63)
COMMENT
Glorious time for the markets? It's a confusing time to say the least. Throw out the playbook. Negative interest rates change everything. There's both a bull and a bear market going on. Global trepidation, yet the S&P is 2% off its high. Rare to see gold rallying when US dollar is strong. Now with negative interest rates, gold is looking attractive. When all paper currencies are depreciating at the same time, gold makes sense. Bitcoin has more growth, but doesn't have the same acceptability.
COMMENT
Next week's Fed rate decision. Market is 96% expecting a 25 basis point cut. They won't go a half point. Economic data's weakening, but not slow enough to justify an aggressive move, and they can't just do nothing. Fed doesn't like to disappoint the market.
COMMENT
How long can the US carry the rest of the world? Already breaking down the US economy. Consumer is touted as strong, but it's the last area to break down. Business spending is down, and profits have rolled over. Then consumer confidence drops, and the cycle ends. Hard to gauge, as negative interest rates add a different dynamic.
HOLD
A core holding. Valuation, long-life reserves. Safe, dividend-oriented, and international interest in it.
DON'T BUY

Not shorting any gold right now. Stock's run well ahead of the group, so he's not as enamoured with this name. He'd look at B2Gold. For domestic, he'd take Detour Gold. Gold is the default winner in the face of US debt putting pressure on the dollar, and will probably be higher in 6 months.

BUY
Globally into enterprise solutions. Standalone products, so you don't have to worry much about Huawei. They've adjusted to the cloud-based environment. Huge cash generator. Reasonable valuations. Cash on balance sheet. Buying back stock.
BUY
CEO has reinvented company dramatically. One of the best cloud-based companies out there. Cash on balance sheet. Valuation high, but not outrageous.
COMMENT
It's not for everybody. There's a risk that volatility will spike. He's been playing the VXX in the US, a volatility ETF. You have to keep an eye on it. You protect the upside by holding something that does better in a down market.