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26 Stock Top Picks and 3 ETF (Dec 14-20)

Melisa R. H. Posted On December 21, 2018
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Weekly Top Picks

This week there were 26 Top Picks and 3 ETF in a wide range of industries: Technology, Energy, ETF, Healthcare, Financials, Utilities, Basic Materials, Industrials and  Consumer

Here are this week’s Top Picks as selected by: Kim Bolton, Eric Nuttall, Richard Croft, Josef Schachter, Douglas Kee, Hap (Robert) Sn, Greg Newman, Gordon Reid, James Hodgins and Norman Levine.

💻 Technology

Universal Display Corp. (OLED-Q)

Universal Display Corp. (OLED)
Universal Display Corp. (OLED)

Opinion about OLED: They own the patent for a new type of display screen on smartphones. So, they receive royalties. Apple, Huawei and Samsung will…

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Nutanix Inc (NTNX-Q)

Nutanix Inc (NTNX)
Nutanix Inc (NTNX)

Opinion about NTNX: Formed a cup and handle. The stock went parabolic in November, it's probably quite overbought and due for a small correction. Any…

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Cisco (CSCO-Q)

Cisco (CSCO)
Cisco (CSCO)

Opinion about CSCO: Another play in Edge AI. Kinetic for Cities is Edge AI that you can put on sensors around a city for water, traffic, air,…

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Visa Inc. (V-N)

Visa Inc. (V)
Visa Inc. (V)

Opinion about V: Price is bouncing around due to profit-taking and market volatility. Somewhat tied to the US dollar. Incorporating stablecoin, which…

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Apple (AAPL-Q)

Apple Inc (AAPL)
Apple Inc (AAPL)

Opinion about AAPL: Had a very good quarter. Chinese sales are rebounding, up 28%, services hit a new record, gross margins at 49.3% and a $100…

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⚡ Energy

Parsley Energy (PE-N)

Parsley Energy (PE)
Parsley Energy (PE)

Opinion about PE: A previous Top Pick that he still likes. A good way to gain Permian exposure with a potential 50% upside as a possible take out…

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WPX Energy Inc. (WPX-N)

WPX Energy Inc. (WPX)
WPX Energy Inc. (WPX)

Opinion about WPX: (A Top Pick March 23/17 - Up 5%.) US producers are up as they are not facing a discount on the price of oil.

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Baytex Energy Corp (BTE-T)

Baytex Energy Corp (BTE.TO)
Baytex Energy Corp (BTE.TO)

Opinion about BTE.TO: He doesn't have any intelligence on what's weighing on the stock. Trump wants lower oil prices, so he hasn't owned any of the…

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Whitecap Resources (WCP-T)

Whitecap Resources (WCP.TO)
Whitecap Resources (WCP.TO)

Opinion about WCP.TO: For TFSA? Doesn't own, but likes it and respects management. Probably a great addition to a TFSA. Nice dividend. Diversified.…

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Vermilion Energy Inc (VET-T)

Vermilion Energy Inc (VET.TO)
Vermilion Energy Inc (VET.TO)

Opinion about VET.TO: If you own, sell it and buy names like WCP, which pays a higher dividend. VET's bases are scattered around the world. VET poorly executes.

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Surge Energy Inc (SGY-T)

Surge Energy Inc (SGY.TO)
Surge Energy Inc (SGY.TO)

Opinion about SGY.TO: Trading at discount to NAV. Out of favor small cap name. TMX completion will benefit company. Benefiting from fish bone…

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TransCanada Corp (TRP-T)

TC Energy (TRP.TO)
TC Energy (TRP.TO)

Opinion about TRP.TO: Trevor Rose’s Insights - Trevor’s most-liked answers from 5i Research TRP P/E at 19X compares with its 10-year range of 12 to…

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Leucrotta Exploration Inc. (LXE-X)

 Leucrotta Exploration Inc. (LXE.V)
Leucrotta Exploration Inc. (LXE.V)

Opinion about LXE.V: He says they have assembled a good Monteney holding. The market is not including all the drill targets that he thinks exists.…

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💹 ETF

SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY-N)

SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

Opinion about SPY: Having a tilt towards tech has worked well. While we get into low inflation, these will do well. There are signs that underlying…

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iShares Barclays 20+ Yr Treas Bond (TLT-Q)

iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT)
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT)

Opinion about TLT: (A Top Pick Jul 31/24, Up 4%) Has sold shares. Technical resistance around $100 suggested a sale. Might buying again around $95.

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iShares MSCI Emerging Markets (XEC-T)

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets (XEC.TO)
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets (XEC.TO)

Opinion about XEC.TO: (A Top Pick Feb 04/19, Up 4%) Correlated to the commodity play (and China). Likes it long term. China has been a crappy place…

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👨‍⚕️ Healthcare

Canopy Growth Corp. (WEED-T)

Canopy Growth Corp. (WEED.TO)
Canopy Growth Corp. (WEED.TO)

Opinion about WEED.TO: They each have their own strengths. He would pick Canopy (WEED-T) because they are the 800 lb gorilla. Aurora has lots of news…

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Eli Lilly & Co. (LLY-N)

Eli Lilly & Co. (LLY)
Eli Lilly & Co. (LLY)

Opinion about LLY: (A Top Pick Mar 19/25, Up 29%) (Note the short timeframe.) Hitting all-time highs. At her original target price, which she's now…

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🏛 Financials

Royal Bank (RY-T)

Royal Bank (RY.TO)
Royal Bank (RY.TO)

Opinion about RY.TO: Revenues went up last quarter, but so did costs. Needs better loan growth to hit ROE targets. Shines in asset management and…

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Power Financial Corp (PWF-T)

Power Financial Corp (PWF.TO)
Power Financial Corp (PWF.TO)

Opinion about PWF.TO: Seasonality for financials begins in mid-October. The chart is a rollercoaster, but that is good. The stock looks good right now.

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American Financial Group Inc. (AFG-N)

American Financial Group Inc. (AFG)
American Financial Group Inc. (AFG)

Opinion about AFG: (A Top Pick Aug 12/08. down 8.41%.) Property, casualty, workers compensation and lawyers liability insurance. Has been a good…

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💡 Utilities

Fortis Inc. (FTS-T)

Fortis Inc. (FTS.TO)
Fortis Inc. (FTS.TO)

Opinion about FTS.TO: Consistent and reliable. A quality utility, which are generally safe and slow. Expert opinions on Fortis Inc. (FTS.TO) — buy,…

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🛢 Basic Materials

Teck Resources Ltd. (B) (TECK.B-T)

Teck Resources Ltd. (B) (TECK.B.TO)
Teck Resources Ltd. (B) (TECK.B.TO)

Opinion about TECK.B.TO: Likes it. Got hit in April. Market priced in weaker economic growth going forward, tariff confusion, and higher probability…

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Mag Silver Corp (MAG-T)

Mag Silver Corp (MAG.TO)
Mag Silver Corp (MAG.TO)

Opinion about MAG.TO: One of the best undeveloped silver deposits on the globe. Could be taken over by someone who could be stronger with the other partner.

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Nutrien Ltd. (NTR-T)

Nutrien Ltd. (NTR.TO)
Nutrien Ltd. (NTR.TO)

Opinion about NTR.TO: Lots of geopolitical things happening. When stock shot up from Russian invasion, sold some but still retains a 1/2-2/3…

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🚚 Industrials

Canadian Pacific Rail (CP-T)

Canadian Pacific Rail (CP.TO)
Canadian Pacific Rail (CP.TO)

Opinion about CP.TO: He likes the rails. It's a high-quality industrial with huge barriers to entry. The KC merger gave it synergy. It trades at a…

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Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (BIP.UN-T)

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (BIP.UN.TO)
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (BIP.UN.TO)

Opinion about BIP.UN.TO: He likes this and the parent company, BN-T, which is one of the best equity shops on the planet. Infrastucture investing is…

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FedEx (FDX-N)

FedEx (FDX)
FedEx (FDX)

Opinion about FDX: It reports Thursday. They're working hard to reduce costs and improve gross margins. This is a nervous period for them because of…

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🛍 Consumer

Uni-Select Inc (UNS-T)

Uni-Select Inc (UNS.TO)
Uni-Select Inc (UNS.TO)

Opinion about UNS.TO: (A Top Pick April 11/16. Up 9%.) A really well run business. It has auto parts distribution in Canada and a paint distribution…

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