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Top Cyber Security Stocks to buy in 2019

Melisa R. H. Posted On September 26, 2019
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Cyber security issues are front and centre of discussion recently. The sector is outperforming the market year to date. Security has become a top priority for corporations and there is an expected rise in allocation to security spending to combat potential threats. There is rising concerns for possible interference in the upcoming elections and this also contributes to the bullish outlook on the cyber security sector.

Here are some publicly traded companies that are in the space:

💻 Cyber Security

Canada Stocks

Leonovus Inc (LTV-X)
A data storage company that specializes in block chain technology. They are working on a new token that can be a great opportunity.

Leonovus Inc (LTV-X) — Stockchase
Leonovus Inc (LTV-X) — Stockchase

Opinion about LTV-X: A company that provides robust data storage, split into different locations. Great for utilities.

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Absolute Software Corp. (ABT-T)
A Canadian company that specializes in endpoint security and data risk management solutions. They have steady cash flow in a niche market.

Absolute Software Corp. (ABST-T) — Stockchase
Absolute Software Corp. (ABST-T) — Stockchase

Opinion about ABST-T: Trevor Rose’s Insights - Trevor’s most-liked answers from 5i Research. The stock drifted along under $12 through 2022 to August when it moved up to about $16 which held to the start of November when it fell to its month-end close of $13.24. ABST is a leading provider of self-healing endpoint and…

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CGI Group (A) (GIB.A-T)
A global information technology consulting company out of Montreal. The charts are showing higher highs and lows. Their seasonality is Q4.

CGI Group (A) (GIB.A-T) — Stockchase
CGI Group (A) (GIB.A-T) — Stockchase

Opinion about GIB.A-T: Investor's down. Sell, or buy more? Family controlled. This whole sector of IT consulting has been for sale YTD. People want to own leading-edge tech, and this isn't it. US is its biggest geography and US government its biggest client base. Concerns of government belt-tightening didn't come to pass.Pretty good company. Compounded…

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BlackBerry (BB-T)
The company is consolidating and growing slowly at 5 – 10% earnings growth. They are currently transitioning from hardware to software focused on security solutions.

BlackBerry (BB-T) — Stockchase
BlackBerry (BB-T) — Stockchase

Opinion about BB-T: They provide back-end software in hundreds of millions of cars, plus they have a strong cybersecurity business. They aren't growing that quickly. Trading at 30x PE. Still not super cheap.

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PureFunds ISE Cyber Security ETF (HACK-N)
This ETF allocates their funds in an interest way. Their top 10 holding account for only 34% of the fund. It is the best security ETF to diversify risk.

PureFunds ISE Cyber Security ETF (HACK-N) — Stockchase
PureFunds ISE Cyber Security ETF (HACK-N) — Stockchase

Opinion about HACK-N: ETF for cybersecurity. He used to use this. When you're learning about a space, you go to the ETF. Be aware of the valuation. He'd recommend that you can pick leaders within that, rather than buying them all through the ETF. Try FTNT, S, PANW or CYBR.

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Evolve Cyber Security Index ETF (CYBR-T)
This ETF is also considered recession-proof since cyber security is a necessity in today’s world. With the move towards more digital payments, it will get a lift.

Evolve Cyber Security Index ETF (CYBR-T) — Stockchase
Evolve Cyber Security Index ETF (CYBR-T) — Stockchase

Opinion about CYBR-T: Cybersecurity ETF that trades on the TSX. Good exposure to the sector.

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U.S Stocks

Akamai Technologies Inc. (AKAM-Q)
An American network and cloud service provider. It is one of the world’s largest distributed computing platform.

Akamai Technologies Inc. (AKAM-Q) — Stockchase
Akamai Technologies Inc. (AKAM-Q) — Stockchase

Opinion about AKAM-Q: They reported last Thursday fine results, but guidance was awful. Three analysts then downgraded it. Growth and margins are sinking,

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Check Point Software Tech (CHKP-Q)
A multinational provider of software and hardware products for IT security. They are in the fibre security market and is one of the larger and more global company in the space.

Check Point Software Tech (CHKP-Q) — Stockchase
Check Point Software Tech (CHKP-Q) — Stockchase

Opinion about CHKP-Q: A cybersecurity name that flies beneath the radar. A reasonable 30x PE.

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Citrix Systems (CTXS-Q)
A multinational software company that provides software as a service and cloud computing technologies. They own the Go to Meeting brand used for managing remote networking and meetings.

Citrix Systems (CTXS-Q) — Stockchase
Citrix Systems (CTXS-Q) — Stockchase

Opinion about CTXS-Q: Among the biggest losers on the S&P in 2021 #7, down 27%. This software company could be put up for sale, pushed by activists. He has no idea what CTRX is worth. They used to be the king of business collaboration software. He once loved their product. Now, there are too many…

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Elbit Systems (ESLT-Q)
An international defense electronics company engaged in a wide range of programs. They are also the world’s biggest producer of military drones. The company is also a big player in cyber warfare.

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

Opinion about ESLT-Q: One-stop shop when it comes to defense and military technology. Around since 1966. Market cap of $10B. Reported this morning, and now up 5-6%. Yield is 0.53%.Note that all his Top Picks today aren't in nosebleed territory, but they're very popular. So you really need to go in by thirds. You can…

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FireEye Inc (FEYE-Q)
An enterprise cyber security company that protects against advanced cyber threats. It is one of the imminent security as a service company.

FireEye Inc (FEYE-Q) — Stockchase
FireEye Inc (FEYE-Q) — Stockchase

Opinion about FEYE-Q: Poster child when it comes to security as a service. Offer software instead of hardware, and the first to get in, so they have a lead. Instead, he owns Palo Alto and Splunk on the cybersecurity side. But it's on their shopping list, once markets settle down.

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F5 Networks (FFIV-Q)
An American-based company that specializes in application delivery networking technology for security. They monitor the internet and servers.

F5 Networks (FFIV-Q) — Stockchase
F5 Networks (FFIV-Q) — Stockchase

Opinion about FFIV-Q: The 5th-best performer on the S&P in January Up 18.2% last month. They reported an excellent quarter, beating top and bottom and raised their full-year forecast, though the quarterly forecast was lighter. 

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Intel (INTC-Q)
One of the most prominent companies in technology and security. Their chips are used in a variety of phones and computers. The stock price has done extremely well.

Intel (INTC-Q) — Stockchase
Intel (INTC-Q) — Stockchase

Opinion about INTC-Q: He approves of Washington taking a stake in Intel. This isn't about socialism or Trump picking winners of losers, it's about the dire state of Intel and a long line of bad CEOs. Problem is, Intel is too big to go under. And the new CEO is a turnaround artist, who previously…

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Juniper Networks (JNPR-N)
A networking products company that owned Western Digital. They are in the router world that is critical to future growth of the internet.

Juniper Networks (JNPR-N) — Stockchase
Juniper Networks (JNPR-N) — Stockchase

Opinion about JNPR-N: (A Top Pick Nov 03/20, Up 59.3%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O’Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with JNPR has triggered its stop at $32. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time.

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Lockheed Martin (LMT-N)
An American aerospace,m défense and security company with advanced technologies. It is not terribly overvalued and it’s recession-proof. They would profit from geopolitical issues.

Lockheed Martin (LMT-N) — Stockchase
Lockheed Martin (LMT-N) — Stockchase

Opinion about LMT-N: Not just about aerospace and defense, but also about robotics (pilotless fighter jets and bombers, which should mitigate a lot of pilot error). Investors should have 5-10% of a portfolio devoted to robotics, and if you get aerospace and defense on top of that, even better.He also really likes ROK.

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Northrop Grumman (NOC-N)
An aerospace and defense tech company. They broke above their 200 day average and increased their dividends. They are currently buying back shares.

Northrop Grumman (NOC-N) — Stockchase
Northrop Grumman (NOC-N) — Stockchase

Opinion about NOC-N: (A Top Pick Aug 06/24, Up 23%) The US defence budget rose this year and likely next. NOC is closely tied to US Defence. Is a steady dividend aristocrat that will continue to do well.

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Palo Alto Networks (PANW-N)
A network and enterprise security company. They dominate the cyber security space that is fairly valued. The company is currently transitioning from licenses to subscriptions.

Palo Alto Networks (PANW-N) — Stockchase
Palo Alto Networks (PANW-N) — Stockchase

Opinion about PANW-N: The Cyberark acquisition will be accretive.

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Proofpoint, Inc. (PFPT-Q)
An enterprise security company that provides software as a service and products for cyber security. They mainly protect emails and are growing internationally.

Proofpoint, Inc. (PFPT-Q) — Stockchase
Proofpoint, Inc. (PFPT-Q) — Stockchase

Opinion about PFPT-Q: A cybersecurity company that protects email. He likes their international growth opportunities. They seem to be latching onto Microsoft Office's 365; the more MSFT goes into the cloud, the more customers will need email protection, which is where PFPT comes in. He sees 25% upside in the next 12 months. He's been…

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Raytheon (RTN-N)
A major U.S. defense contractor. It is a hybrid defense stock that is involved in cyber security. It currently trades at a good valuation.

Raytheon (RTX-N) — Stockchase
Raytheon (RTX-N) — Stockchase

Opinion about RTX-N: Earnings on Tuesday. There's strong demand for aerospace, and they boast a huge backlog.

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Symantec Corp (SYMC-Q)
An American software company that offers security, storage and backup software. It is an anti-virus software company that is moving to a software as a service model.

Symantec Corp (SYMC-Q) — Stockchase
Symantec Corp (SYMC-Q) — Stockchase

Opinion about SYMC-Q: A great company. Anti-virus software companies are moving to software as a service model, and this business is getting more competitive. But he doesn't know Symantec's funamentals, though he likes their business model. He would dig further and if it looks positive, then buy it.

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Cisco (CSCO-Q)
A multinational tech conglomerate that develops networking hardware. It is a standalone product and are starting to adjust to cloud-based environment.

Cisco (CSCO-Q) — Stockchase
Cisco (CSCO-Q) — Stockchase

Opinion about CSCO-Q: 12-month price target of $75, pretty darn close. Reports tonight. Unless they really surprise, especially on the guidance side, doesn't expect it to get much higher. At $71 you could write a 1-2 week call with a strike price of $77.50.

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Microsoft (MSFT-Q)
An American multinational tech company. They develop and manufacture computer software, personal computers and services. They are doing very well and have just bumped up dividends by 11%.

Microsoft Corp (MSFT-Q) — Stockchase
Microsoft Corp (MSFT-Q) — Stockchase

Opinion about MSFT-Q: The company he'd be owning 5 years from now. Partnership with OpenAI is most consequential company of our time. Totally ahead on AI. Absolute beast when it comes to distribution. Wide-reaching tentacles across every Fortune 500 company. Path of least resistance when it comes to adopting AI -- security platform, Office 365,…

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