{"id":37249,"date":"2019-01-18T15:09:15","date_gmt":"2019-01-18T15:09:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/discover\/?p=37249"},"modified":"2019-01-18T15:09:15","modified_gmt":"2019-01-18T15:09:15","slug":"24-stock-top-picks-and-3-etf-jan-11-17","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/discover\/24-stock-top-picks-and-3-etf-jan-11-17\/","title":{"rendered":"24 Stock Top Picks and 3 ETF (Jan 11-17)"},"content":{"rendered":"

This week there were 24 Top Picks and 3 ETF in a wide range of industries: ETF,\u00a0Financials, Technology, Healtcare, Consumer, Basic Materials, Industrials, Energy, Telecommunications and\u00a0 Utilities.<\/p>\n

Here are this week\u2019s Top Picks as selected by: David Cockfield<\/a>, Fabrice Taylor<\/a>, James Hodgins<\/a>, Brooke Thackray<\/a>, Michael Sprung<\/a>, Ryan Bushell<\/a>, Jaime Carrasco<\/a>, Robert McWhirte<\/a>, Michael Simpson<\/a> and David Driscoll<\/a>.<\/p>\n

💹 ETF<\/strong><\/p>\n

BMO Low Volatility US Equity ETF (ZLU-T)<\/a>
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\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\"BMO\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t
\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBMO Low Volatility US Equity ETF (ZLU.TO)\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t
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Opinion about ZLU.TO: Diversified. More on the consumer side of the market, so not as exposed to the trade wars. Yield is 1.73%.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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BMO Low Volatility Cdn Eqty ETF (ZLB-T)<\/a>
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\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\"BMO\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t
\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBMO Low Volatility Cdn Eqty ETF (ZLB.TO)\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t
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Opinion about ZLB.TO: His more conservative side. Low volatility stocks do very well when markets get dicey. It hasn\u2019t been a bad ETF to be in\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM-N)<\/a>
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\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\"iShares\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t
\n\t\t\n\t\t\tiShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM)\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t
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Opinion about IWM: 20% off all time share price high.Market rally will lift shares to new records. Small cap indexes presenting opportunity.Better\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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🏛 Financials<\/strong><\/p>\n

Toronto Dominion (TD-T)<\/a>
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\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\"Toronto-Dominion\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t
\n\t\t\n\t\t\tToronto-Dominion Bank (TD.TO)\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t
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Opinion about TD.TO: (A Top Pick Feb 12\/25, Up 62%) Shows what sentiment can do to a stock. Multiple expansion has really driven the total return.\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS-T)<\/a>
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\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\"Bank\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t
\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO)\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t
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Opinion about BNS.TO: If you own it, keep it; it'll be fine for the long term. Reported this week; lower-quality beat because it was on the backs of\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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Manulife Financial (MFC-T)<\/a>
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\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\"Manulife\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t
\n\t\t\n\t\t\tManulife Financial (MFC.TO)\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t
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Opinion about MFC.TO: Doesn't own any of the lifecos. This name struggled for quite a while, but then broke out on strategic repositioning by\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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Fairfax India Holdings Corp (FIH.U-T)<\/a>
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\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\"Fairfax\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t
\n\t\t\n\t\t\tFairfax India Holdings Corp (FIH.U.TO)\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t
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Opinion about FIH.U.TO: He thinks this company is a good stock and a well-run company, investing in infrastructure including the Bangor airport. This\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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💻Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n

Siyata Mobile Inc (SIM-X)<\/a>
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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tSiyata Mobile Inc (SIM.V)\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t
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Opinion about SIM.V: They are building an integrated device allowing for two way talk within fleets. It has taken time for them to get all the\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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👨‍⚕️Healtcare<\/strong><\/p>\n

Helius Medical Technologies (HSM-T)<\/a>
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\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\"Helius\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t
\n\t\t\n\t\t\tHelius Medical Technologies (HSM.TO)\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t
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Opinion about HSM.TO: Makes a medical device called the PONS, which appears to dramatically improve the results of therapy for people with brain\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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Becton Dickinson (BDX-N)<\/a>
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\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\"Becton\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t
\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBecton Dickinson (BDX)\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t
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Opinion about BDX: (A Top Pick Apr 21\/20, Down 4%) Hurt during Covid by surgeries not being performed. Should have a strong 2021.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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Danaher Corp. (DHR-N)<\/a>
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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tDanaher Corp. (DHR)\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t
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Opinion about DHR: Likes it and they have performed well in the past, but as of late DHR has seriously underperformed. He's getting restless.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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🛍Consumer<\/strong><\/p>\n

Colabor Group Inc. (GCL-T)<\/a>
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\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\"Colabor\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t
\n\t\t\n\t\t\tColabor Group Inc. (GCL.TO)\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t
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Opinion about GCL.TO: Food distribution business. Restaurants and convenience stores. A bit of a turnaround story. 5.1% yield and generates a huge\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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TJX Companies (TJX-N)<\/a>
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\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\"TJX\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t
\n\t\t\n\t\t\tTJX Companies (TJX)\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t
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Opinion about TJX: (A Top Pick May 12\/23, Up 24%) Discount clothing business that is performing well. Owns companies like Winners and HomeSense.\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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🛢Basic Materials<\/strong><\/p>\n

B2Gold Corp. (BTO-T)<\/a>
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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tB2Gold Corp. (BTO.TO)\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t
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Opinion about BTO.TO: Weakness in share price not a reflection of rising gold prices. Stock trading a multi-decade low. Cost issues, and inflation a\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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Eastman Chemical (EMN-N)<\/a>
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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tEastman Chemical (EMN)\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t
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Opinion about EMN: A really volatile name in some ways. Compared to other chemical companies, they have been pushing really hard to get into more of\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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Nutrien Ltd. (NTR-T)<\/a>
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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tNutrien Ltd. (NTR.TO)\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t
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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\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd. (MTA-X)<\/a>
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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tMetalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd. (MTA.V)\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t
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Opinion about MTA.V: He bought the IPO because it's run by people he likes. Solid people. They just did a capital raise in December. It's an early\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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🚚 Industrials<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chorus Aviation Inc (CHR-T)<\/a>
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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tChorus Aviation Inc (CHR.TO)\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t
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Opinion about CHR.TO: Allan Tong\u2019s Discover Picks Bay Street is giving CHR stock the benefit of the doubt with six buys and no holds or sells. The\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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Teleperformance (TEP-ETA)<\/a>
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\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\"Teleperformance\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t
\n\t\t\n\t\t\tTeleperformance (TLPFY)\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t
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Opinion about TLPFY: Call centres taking advantage of AI, so it's more efficient. On a growth path. They have earnings momentum, raised dividend 46%\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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NV5 Global (NVEE-Q)<\/a>
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\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\"NV5\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t
\n\t\t\n\t\t\tNV5 Global (NVEE)\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t
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Opinion about NVEE: Technical consulting and engineering services. Stock fell, and expectation is that earnings will get back to where it justifies\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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⚡ Energy<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leucrotta Exploration Inc. (LXE-X)<\/a>
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\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\"\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t
\n\t\t\n\t\t\t Leucrotta Exploration Inc. (LXE.V)\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t
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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.\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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TransCanada Corp (TRP-T)<\/a>
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\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\"TC\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t
\n\t\t\n\t\t\tTC Energy (TRP.TO)\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t
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Opinion about TRP.TO: Trevor Rose\u2019s Insights - Trevor\u2019s most-liked answers from 5i Research TRP P\/E at 19X compares with its 10-year range of 12 to\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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Vermilion Energy Inc (VET-T)<\/a>
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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tVermilion Energy Inc (VET.TO)\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t
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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.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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📱 Telecommunications<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rogers Communications (B) (RCI.B-T)<\/a>
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\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\"Rogers\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t
\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRogers Communications (B) (RCI.B.TO)\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t
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Opinion about RCI.B.TO: This year, money has rotated from telcos to cable companies like this one. Inferior network, both wireless and wired. Telcos'\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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💡 Utilities<\/strong><\/p>\n

Northland Power Inc (NPI-T)<\/a>
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\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\"Northland\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t
\n\t\t\n\t\t\tNorthland Power Inc (NPI.TO)\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t
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Opinion about NPI.TO: Cut dividend and guidance. Not a fan. Too much enthusiasm went into the renewable energy companies. In 2022 they all went up\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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Emera Inc (EMA-T)<\/a>
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\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\"Emera\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t
\n\t\t\n\t\t\tEmera Inc (EMA.TO)\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t
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Opinion about EMA.TO: (A Top Pick Nov 07\/23, Up 17.6%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O\u2019Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with EMA has achieved its target\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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Fortis Inc. (FTS-T)<\/a>
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\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\"Fortis\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t
\n\t\t\n\t\t\tFortis Inc. (FTS.TO)\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t
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Opinion about FTS.TO: Consistent and reliable. A quality utility, which are generally safe and slow. Expert opinions on Fortis Inc. (FTS.TO) \u2014 buy,\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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