Freight volumes have been hit due to poor weather in North America, weak crops and supply issues. Both rails (CP and CN) the situation looks better. He's confident with the new CEO. The valuation favours CN (over CP). Kansas City Southern is a good thing long-term, but there's risk in integrating the companies. Labour and fuel costs will impact the rails, which can pass on those costs. There could be margin pressure in the first half. Both rails will do well.
(A Top Pick Mar 09/21, Up 90%) Is holding on. At current oil prices, this is a cash-flow machine. They are expanding operations in the coming year. He's very bullish oil companies. Supply is constrained and investment in recent years in oil has fallen off, so those oil companies operating will benefit from high oil prices. Pays a 2.7% yield.
(A Top Pick Mar 09/21, Up 5%) A slight disappointment. Eventually, they'll be appreciated for their operations: copper in near Tucson and Rosemont could come on stream. Peru remains an overhang, as their government shifts to the left, but they will realize the country needs the cash flow from this industry. Good long-term growth lies ahead.