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Titan Medial, Fanuc and the Top 24 Stocks to Profit from the Rise of Robotics

Melisa R. H. Posted On February 14, 2019
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In the next decades, economists are expecting a huge rise in robotics. These companies are working on technology that helps us do things better, or to replace manpower.

What does today’s robots look like?

Robotics touches a wide variety of fields that we’ve broken down below.

Here’s what a Titan Medial robot looks like:

Fanuc Automation Robot
Here’s what a Teradyne robot looks like:

Here’s what a Fanuc robot looks like:

Fanuc Automation Robot
Today’s robots are not human clones, but mostly automation equipment that assist humans in the execution of complex tasks.

The Top 24 Stocks

Here’s our selection of the Top 24 robotics stocks and ETFs…

👨‍⚕️ Healthcare

Assure Holdings Corp (IOM-X)
They work on surgical robotics technology.

Assure Holdings Corp (IOM-X) — Stockchase
Assure Holdings Corp (IOM-X) — Stockchase

It is a new company that supply services to surgeons. It is undervalued. They are profitable. They have very high margins. It is cheap because they have a lot of receivables. If they hang on longer, the insurers give them more money. If you see the receivables coming in then it will grow.

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Titan Medical Inc. (TMD-T)
A Toronto-based robotic surgical technology developer.

Titan Medical Inc. (TMD-T) — Stockchase
Titan Medical Inc. (TMD-T) — Stockchase

Medical robotics? He does not know TMD-T well. He plays the space through and ETF of BOTZ-Q. He prefers ISRG-Q, if you wanted an individual holding.

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Agilent Technologies (A-N)
A company that creates robotics systems to provide automation solutions.

Agilent Technologies (A-N) — Stockchase
Agilent Technologies (A-N) — Stockchase

It's been marching up for the last 16 months, doubling since the start of Covid. A lot of this rise came from Covid testing. Yesterday, they reported a top- and bottom-line beat, as revenues grew 26% YOY, driven by their pharma, chemical and energy businesses. He loves it. Amid sector rotations in the past year,…

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Charles River Labs Intl (CRL-N)
They are working on a simple, walk-away robotic solution in laboratories.

Charles River Labs Intl (CRL-N) — Stockchase
Charles River Labs Intl (CRL-N) — Stockchase

Lost some gleam. Related to healthcare sector as a whole. Still confident in it. This is why you have a portfolio -- when some stocks fall, you have others to do the heavy lifting.

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Intuitive Surgical Inc. (ISRG-Q)
A robotic products designerthat improves clinical outcomes through minimally invasive surgery.

Intuitive Surgical Inc. (ISRG-Q) — Stockchase
Intuitive Surgical Inc. (ISRG-Q) — Stockchase

Leader in robotic surgeries. More volatility due to concentration in that area. Still trades at 36x earnings. Solid growth franchise. Could be subject to M&A. He prefers a more diversified company. You could ladder into it.

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Stryker Corp. (SYK-N)
A robotic-arm assisted surgical equipment producer.

Stryker Corp. (SYK-N) — Stockchase
Stryker Corp. (SYK-N) — Stockchase

They make medical devices. They bought a medical company focused on hands. Again demographics will increase demand for knee and hip replacements. Also, doctors seldom change device-makers, so they will stick with Stryker. They have little presence outside the U.S. so there are opportunities for growth there. Also, there's a backlog in elective surgeries.

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🚚 Industrials

Kraken Robotics Inc. (PNG-X)
A marine technology company that creates Unmanned Maritime Vehicles.

Kraken Robotics Inc. (PNG-X) — Stockchase
Kraken Robotics Inc. (PNG-X) — Stockchase

Billy Kawasaki’s Insights - Billy’s most-liked answers from 5i Research. Cash position is strong despite revenues falling in 2020 compared to the large order they received in the prior year. Margins have improved. It continues to secure orders. High risk but doing many things right. Unlock Premium - Try 5i Free

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ATS Automation (ATA-T)
They create robots for factory settings.

ATS Automation (ATA-T) — Stockchase
ATS Automation (ATA-T) — Stockchase

Recent earnings very strong. Management navigating supply issues well. Stock trading multiples and active share buybacks. Modelling 92% EPS growth rate. Balance sheet has a fair amount of debt.

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Flyht Aerospace Solutions (FLY-X)
A developer of robotics in the aerospace industry.

Flyht Aerospace Solutions (FLY-X) — Stockchase
Flyht Aerospace Solutions (FLY-X) — Stockchase

It is interesting technology. They have telemetry applications for airlines and the thought is that the airlines or manufacturers would mass-adopt this technology. He has not seen the ramp up in revenue and earnings in the time-frame he expected. They are in a constant need for financing.

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Fanuc Corp (6954-TYO)
An industrial robot automation solution company.

Fanuc Corp (6954-TYO) — Stockchase
Fanuc Corp (6954-TYO) — Stockchase

Somewhat cyclical. Growth has been lagging, and doesn't see it accelerating soon. In a competitive space. Solid business, not cheap. High quality. Slowly getting more shareholder friendly. Better places to look.

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Cognex Corporation (CGNX-Q)
They offer vision products for Vision Guided Robotics.

Cognex Corporation (CGNX-Q) — Stockchase
Cognex Corporation (CGNX-Q) — Stockchase

She just sold Cognex, beset by supply chain issues.

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Aegion Corp (AEGN-Q)
This company’s services include proprietary robotic internal field joint coatings in pipelines.

Aegion Corp (AEGN-Q) — Stockchase
Aegion Corp (AEGN-Q) — Stockchase

He has been wrong on this one for a while, buying at $7 and selling out much lower. He did not like their treadmill of acquisitions of buying and selling. It is on his buy list again, but he is waiting. Yield 7.35%

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Elbit Systems (ESLT-Q)
They develop robotic devices for a variety of land based missions.

Elbit Systems (ESLT-Q) — Stockchase
Elbit Systems (ESLT-Q) — Stockchase

This has been a long term holding and has been consolidating. It is Israel's largest defense contractor. There is good upside to Israel's defense budget and global defense budgets. It does a lot of business in Western Europe. It is an industry leader in areas such as night vision, cyber defense, high energy weapons, unmanned…

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Lincoln Electric Holding (LECO-Q)
An industrial automation products and robotic systems provider.

Lincoln Electric Holding (LECO-Q) — Stockchase
Lincoln Electric Holding (LECO-Q) — Stockchase

Makes welding equipment. Great, long-term track record. Makes excellent equipment. Growth on the re-industrialization of North America, including pipeline growth, etc. Trading at a great valuation.

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Parker Hannifin Corp (PH-N)
A robotics and systems developer that works in factory and healthcare settings.

Parker Hannifin Corp (PH-N) — Stockchase
Parker Hannifin Corp (PH-N) — Stockchase

Nice correction back to EBV 5 at $269.80. If we got back to that level, he'd be a buyer. If the S&P rallies, so will this. Model price of $297.22, only 4% upside. Highest quality industrial out there.

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YASKAWA Electric Corporation (YASKY-6506-JP)
A Japanese manufacturer of industrial robots and robotics equipment.

YASKAWA Electric Corporation (YASKY-6506-JP) — Stockchase
YASKAWA Electric Corporation (YASKY-6506-JP) — Stockchase

(A Top Pick Jan 22/19, Up 36%) There is some cyclicality in robotics in Japan, but they are one of two world leaders. He still owns it.

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🚗 Motor Vehicle

Magna Int’l. (A) (MG-T)
They make robotics equipment for assembly lines.

Magna Int'l. (A) (MG-T) — Stockchase
Magna Int'l. (A) (MG-T) — Stockchase

Likes it as a business. Time is not now. Well run. Great free cashflow, great economics. Well positioned for EV. Watch and wait. Storm clouds of a recession, and this would hurt. Be patient.

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV (FCAU-N)
The Italian company is currently considering options for its robotic arm Comau.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV (FCAU-N) — Stockchase
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV (FCAU-N) — Stockchase

Chrysler went bankrupt, but Fiat was able to come in and pick up the North American manufacturing/distribution and has been doing well. Italian car companies seem to be in favour at present. He would prefer auto part manufacturers such as Linamar (LNR-T) or Magna (MG-T). We are back to where auto sales are at a…

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Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA-Q)
They are the leaders in automating their car manufacturing process.

Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA-Q) — Stockchase
Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA-Q) — Stockchase

Continues to like the prospects of the company even with extremely high valuation. Sky high valuation is justified given the advanced nature of software and technology. Results coming in better than expected as production increases with stable costs. Company able to raise prices on products as consumers willing to pay. Autonomous driving presenting large opportunity…

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💻 Technology

Memex Inc. (OEE-X)
They offer integrated machine monitoring and adaptive control technology.

Memex Inc. (OEE-X) — Stockchase
Memex Inc. (OEE-X) — Stockchase

He hasn't heard any recent news on the company. The stock has moved up a lot lately, but is still well below past highs. Demand for company products remains huge. The CEO promises good news in the next earnings report.

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Teradyne Inc (TER-N)
A producer of collaborative robots in manufacturing.

Teradyne Inc (TER-N) — Stockchase
Teradyne Inc (TER-N) — Stockchase

Almost back to the level of fall 2020. Problems on profitability. Lower highs, lower lows. Bit of a bounce. Don't touch until you get above about $117.50. There's a big gap between $120-140, and you'll probably fill that in on one of these market rallies. Don't go beyond $140.

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Alphabet Inc. (A) (GOOGL-Q)
There are many companies under Alphabet working in robotics, but they are notably working on developing bipedal robots.

Alphabet Inc. / Google (GOOG-Q) — Stockchase
Alphabet Inc. / Google (GOOG-Q) — Stockchase

Prefers the L stock (no votes). Shares are off 22%. Revenue growth has slowed. Has $100 billion in free cash flow. They continue to dominate web search. They own Androids, which is half the phone market. They are #3 in cloud computing. He expects GOOG to return to previous highs in 18 months. (Analysts’ price…

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💹 ETF

Robo-Global Robotics and Automation (ROBO-Q)
This ETF focuses on 12 subsectors work on the intersection of technology and its applications.

Robo-Global Robotics and Automation (ROBO-Q) — Stockchase
Robo-Global Robotics and Automation (ROBO-Q) — Stockchase

BOTZ vs. ROBO: The difference is that ROBO is an equal-weighted ETF and BOTZ is market-cap weighted. ROBO you get more mid- and small-cap, with maybe a better long-term return. But essentially both ETFs are very similar.

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Global X Robotics & AI ETF (BOTZ-Q)
An ETF that invests in companies that could benefit from the increased adoption of robotics and artificial intelligence.

Global X Robotics & AI ETF (BOTZ-Q) — Stockchase
Global X Robotics & AI ETF (BOTZ-Q) — Stockchase

Medical robotics? He does not know TMD-T well. He plays the space through and ETF of BOTZ-Q. He prefers ISRG-Q, if you wanted an individual holding.

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