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This is a three minute length video from RBC. It explains the basics of bonds by providing a clear definition, operation rules and the terminology related to the subject. The video also provides an example and shows how the investor benefits from it.

I picked this video because it uses simple language to describe bonds. It contains images that best describe the subject and an example of how bonds work with a real life case study, which makes it easier to digest. In my personal case I prefer to look at the building blocks, understand them, and from there get into more complex possibilities.

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In its simplest form, a bond represents a financial obligation to pay a specified sum of money at specified future dates. Bonds are typically issued by governments and corporations. The issuer promises to make payments, which consist of interest in the form of regular coupon payments, and principal, which represents repayment of the initial amount borrowed.

Incorporating bonds into your plan

Bonds can serve many purposes for investors. They can provide a predictable source of income, help preserve capital, and add attractive diversification benefits to an investment portfolio as they tend not to move in the same direction as other asset classes.

Fixed income mutual funds can provide investors with access to a diversified portfolio of bonds for a relatively small initial investment. They also offer professional investment management, liquidity and monthly income distributions.

What are the risks?

Although less prone than equities to large changes in value, bonds are subject to risks of their own.

Interest-rate risk is a primary risk facing investors in the bond market, and is explained by the inverse relationship between the yield required by the market and current bond prices. The price of a typical bond will change in the opposite direction of the change in interest rates (i.e. bond prices fall as yields rise).

Consider an existing bond with a coupon rate of 5%. If interest rates rise, any newly issued bonds will offer a higher coupon rate, for example 5.5%. The 5% bond will be less appealing to new investors and consequently its price will drop in order to remain competitive with the newer, higher-coupon bond.

Since the price of a bond fluctuates with market interest rates, an investor faces the probability that prices will decline in a rising interest-rate environment. The silver lining in this scenario is that coupons received from existing bonds can be reinvested in newer bonds at higher rates.

To learn more about fixed income investing, talk to your financial advisor.

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In its simplest form, a bond represents a financial obligation to pay a specified sum of money at specified future dates. Bonds are typically issued by governments and corporations. The issuer promises to make payments, which consist of interest in the form of regular coupon payments, and principal, which represents repayment of the initial amount borrowed.

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The video explained the concept of mutual funds (what they are and how they work), The video also explains why investment in mutual funds is a good a idea and the importance of diversification, by making a distinction between the different types of mutual funds, and introducing the term financial advisor.

Getting information from financial institutions is probably the best way to start. It is true that these institutions can be expensive: to learn from, however, as a first step it is worth it. The advisor can guide and provide you the first glance at investment and from there it is easy to take over.

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What is a mutual fund? (Video)

When you buy units of a mutual fund, you're pooling your money with other investors. If you're a small investor, this enables you to own a much wider mix of investments than you would likely be able to afford on your own.

To learn how investing in a mutual fund can be an effective way to save for important goals such as retirement or your child's education, watch:

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Investing in a mutual fund can be an effective way to save for important goals such as retirement or your child's education.
What are mutual funds?
A mutual fund invests in a group of stocks, bonds, or other investments selected by a professional fund manager.

When you buy units of a mutual fund, you're pooling your money with other investors. If you're a small investor, this enables you to own a much wider mix of investments than you would likely be able to afford on your own.
Why invest in a mutual fund?
Mutual funds are simple to buy and often have low minimum purchases, so they can provide an easy way to diversify your portfolio.
Why is diversification important?
Because different types of investments have unique risks and perform differently at various times. In any given period, losses from one type of investment can be offset by gains in another. So having a diversified portfolio can help you to achieve steadier results.
What are the main types of mutual funds?
The three main types of mutual funds are:

equity funds, that invest primarily in a variety of different kinds of stocks;

fixed income funds, that invest primarily in bonds;

and asset allocation, or balanced funds, that invest in a mix of both.

There are many different categories of mutual funds to choose from. Some invest only in certain industries, others in certain countries, while still others invest more widely.

A financial advisor can help you choose the right type of mutual funds for your individual situation based on your own risk tolerance, time horizon, and financial goals.

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What is a mutual fund? (Video) When you buy units of a mutual fund, you're pooling your money with other investors. If you're a small investor, this enables you to own a much wider mix of investments than you would likely be able to afford on your own.

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The different ways that investment can be done, and the introduction to roboadvisors. A whole investment process done in few clicks; it is mind blowing.

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I find salaries limiting. I wonder how I can go beyond my biweekly paycheck. Investing looks like a way to obtain more income, therefore, more goals can be met.

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That investing is not as scary as it sounds.

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Welcome to the journey. Here you will learn about stock, Bonds, and Mutual Funds, also known as Investment.

First we'll discuss a group of videos explaining the basics of Bonds, Mutual funds and Stock. One video advises how to start investing in four different ways. A website provides a sheet with relevant information and instructions, because it is always handy to have this information close by. This website provides a questionnaire to verify your understanding of investment. A robotadvisor is also included to help you to jump into investing. And finally it provides a list of the 35 best Canadian companies to invest in.
I hope you have as much fun learning about investment as I did.

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The stock basics: When companies need funding to finance growth, they have two options. The first will be obtaining a line of credit and the second alternative is to enter the stock market (go public). To access the stock market, companies create shares with a specific price. Investors buy shares to sell for a profit or to obtain dividends. The stock market is the riskiest of all investment products and also the one with higher returns.

The video explains stock basic concepts with simple words, uses images, and analogies. The simplification of the information eases the learning process. For all these reasons I chose this video.

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Video #4: How Do I Start Investing? 4 Ways to Invest as a Beginner

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Video #4: How Do I Start Investing? 4 Ways to Invest as a Beginner

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There are four ways to start investing for total beginners. The bank has advisors that can guide and help to create an investment portfolio, and usually fees are higher. An independent certified financial planner can help with unbiased advice; however they are paid in advance. Online sites usually offer lower fees but advance knowledge is required for good results. The fourth option is a Roboadvisor which controls the whole investment process: their fees are usually low.

After learning the basics of investment products the next step is to invest. This video explains four different ways to do that, and it is good to know alternatives that can fit different profiles.

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How Do I Start Investing? 4 Ways to Invest as a Beginner

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The stock market used to be a place for the wealthy and the experts. Technology today is enabling almost everybody to access the market. Nowadays, from the comfort of your house and with a few clicks, you can set up a portfolio to start investing right away.

The image illustrates how technologies changes things, by making things accessible and simplifying processes.

https://www.timothysykes.com/blog/canadian-stock-market/

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Investing should be as familiar as your home town. At first, it is necessary to learn the basic building blocks, then get to know your personal situation. All this will help to take better decisions and gain better returns.

The image represents familiarity. The more comfortable as investor you become, the chances for opportunities increase.

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Website #1: Stock Investing For Canadians "Cheat Sheet"

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This site is summarizes the ten most important points about stock. A list of relevant readings to improve decision making and portfolio diversification. Websites with updated and relevant information about stock performance and potential new investments are provided. Software and other tools that can help you in your journey as an investor are also available.

Lets face it; we all feel like dummies when we have no idea about a certain topic. But when experts shared their knowledge they usually focus on the most relevant points. tools, and direction to follow. I find it handy to have access to all this information, especially if it saves me time and money.

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Stock investing can be exciting, but it shouldn't be a rollercoaster ride for Canadian investors. If you know how to read company reports and what financial measures to review, you're more likely to pick a winning stock. Staying up to date on market conditions ensures that you'll know when it's best to buy or sell.

The Ten Most Important Points about Stock Investing in Canada

Stock investing is a great way for Canadians to build wealth, but it can have its pitfalls. This list spells out the essentials every stock investor should remember.

You're not buying a stock; you're buying a company.

The primary reason you invest in a stock is because the company is making a profit.

If you buy a stock when the company isn't making a profit, you're not investing - you're speculating.

A stock (or stocks in general) should never represent 100 percent of your assets.

In some cases (such as a severe bear market), stocks aren't a good investment at all.

A stock's price is dependent on the company, which in turn is dependent on its environment, which includes its customer base, its industry, the general economy, and the political climate.

Your common sense and logic can be just as important in choosing a good stock as the advice of any investment expert.

Always have well-reasoned answers to questions such as "Why are you investing in stocks?" and "Why are you investing in a particular stock?"

If you have no idea about the prospects of a company (and sometimes even if you think you do), always use stop-loss orders.

Even if your philosophy is to buy and hold for the long term, continue to monitor your stocks and consider selling them if they're not appreciating or if general economic conditions have changed.

Mandatory Reading List for Canadian Stock Investors

With so much information on newsstands and in your local library, it's hard to know what are the best sources for stock investing information in Canada. This handy list tells you the five top resources you should consult as a stock investor.

The company's annual report, including its financial statements

The reports that the company files with Canadian and U.S. securities regulators

Investor's Digest of Canada

Investor's Business Daily

The Globe and Mail and National Post

Top Ten Web Sites for Canadian Stock Investors

The Web is full of sites promising great stock investing information, but who can you trust? Here are ten sites that offer Canadian stock investors reliable, trustworthy stock investing news and commentary.

Company Data Every Stock Investor Should Examine

Before you invest in a company's stock, get a hold of its annual report and search out the following information. This data will let you know if a company's stock is worth investing in.

Cash flow: The company should be a cash generator.

Debt: The number should be lower than, or about the same as, the previous year's.

Earnings: The bottom line should be higher than the previous year's.

Equity: The number should be higher than the previous year's.

Sales: This top-line number should be higher than the previous year's.

The Best Financial Measures for Stock Investing

Financial ratios help investors find stocks that offer good value by giving numbers meaning an putting them into perspective. If you're considering investing in a company's stock, ensure that the company passes these ratio tests.

Price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio: For large-cap stocks, the ratio should be under 20. For all stocks (including growth, small-cap, and speculative issues), it shouldn't exceed 40.

Price-to-sales (P/S) ratio: This ratio should be as close to 1 as possible (or below 1).

Return on equity (ROE): The ROE should be going up by at least 10 percent.

Earnings growth: Earnings should be at least 10 percent higher than in the year before. This rate should be maintained over several years.

Debt-to-asset ratio: Debt should be 30 percent or less compared to assets.

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Stock Investing For Canadians For Dummies Cheat Sheet - dummies

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Stock investing can be exciting, but it shouldn't be a rollercoaster ride for Canadian investors. If you know how to read company reports and what financial measures to review, you're more likely to pick a winning stock. Staying up to date on market conditions ensures that you'll know when it's best to buy or sell.

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Invest without thinking to much. Learn how to meet your goals with smarter portfolios, and save money! A roboadivsor that simplifies the investment process by creating a diverse portfolio. Users create a profile, a risk assessment, and then the software adjusts the risk levels to properly distribute your investments to meet your goals.

Roboadvisors are a good place to start investing. It is a lower cost option to learn how to invest, understand your own risk levels and to gain experience. I think that if beginners have a good first experience, it will be easy for them to continue their learning process.

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We started by providing smart, simple investing, without the high fees and account minimums associated with traditional investment management. We invest your money in a globally diversified portfolio of low-cost index funds, and our cutting-edge technology helps you earn the best possible return, while optimizing your tax bill. This means we do things like automatic rebalancing, dividend reinvesting, and tax loss harvesting - services that were only available to the ultra rich until now or that most people found too time-consuming and tedious to do on their own.

Our expert financial advisors are always available when you need them. They can help plan your financial milestones and answer questions you might have about potential risks or what sort of investment accounts you should have.

Investing is just one part of your financial picture. So, we've introduced more ways to reach your goals and manage your money. High interest savings. Commission-free trading. And features - like automatically investing your spare change - that make it easier to save for your future. That's because we believe that everyone should have access to the tools they need to make smart financial choices.

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We started by providing smart, simple investing, without the high fees and account minimums associated with traditional investment management. We invest your money in a globally diversified portfolio of low-cost index funds, and our cutting-edge technology helps you earn the best possible return, while optimizing your tax bill.

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A questionnaire based on different scenarios presented to investors. Allocation of assets, goals, duration of investment, income and income projections. At the end a pie chart is presented, with a suggestion of how to diversify your portfolio to meet your goals. These are only suggestions with no other purpose than to illustrate a decision-making process.

This exercise has the goal of presenting different scenarios for investors. The more involved as a beginner you get with terms and rules of operations, the easier it becomes to ask better questions. I personally found this a good second step to test your knowledge and to keep discovering more about investment.

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Limitations
As you use the questionnaire, keep the following limitations in mind:

The sample asset allocations within the questionnaire depend on subjective factors such as your risk tolerance and financial situation. For this reason, you should view them only as broad, sample illustrations for how you might consider investing your savings. It's important to review historical returns of short-term investments, bonds and stocks carefully over various holding periods to see if you can accept the level of risk in a given investment mix.

The asset allocations are limited to two broad classes of investments: equities and fixed income. They don't include other assets, such as real estate, personal property or precious metals.

Any modifications to your current mix of investments should be made gradually to lessen the impact of significant market changes and potential tax effects.

The Investor Questionnaire is intended to help you think about your savings and investment program. It is not investment advice and should not be considered the sole or primary basis on which you make investment decisions. Contact your financial advisor or broker before making an investment.

Your financial projections greatly depend on your assumptions, especially for inflation rate, investment expenses, taxes and investment return. It's difficult to forecast such rates and returns accurately, especially over long periods. Therefore, it's critical that you update your projections periodically to accommodate any changes in your assumptions.

The longer your time horizon, the more likely any change in your assumptions will have a significant impact on your results. Even small changes can lead to substantial variations in results over time. A 1% change in your investment return can have a significant impact on your ability to meet your retirement goals over the long term.

Financial projections aren't mistake-proof and can't ensure specific future results. Changes in tax or benefit laws, investment markets, or your own financial situation can cause actual results to deviate substantially from your projection. To address this uncertainty, you should create several scenarios, with various sets of assumptions, to evaluate a wide range of possible outcomes.

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Limitations As you use the questionnaire, keep the following limitations in mind: The sample asset allocations within the questionnaire depend on subjective factors such as your risk tolerance and financial situation. For this reason, you should view them only as broad, sample illustrations for how you might consider investing your savings.

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Website #4: 35 Of The Best Canadian Stocks To Buy Right Now

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Website #4: 35 Of The Best Canadian Stocks To Buy Right Now

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A list of the best 35 stock options in Canada, the companies are selected based on their growth potential, returns, and the performance of the industry. A description of each organization, its previous performance and future projections. Relevant information is also presented such as Prince, Mkt Cap, YTD Gains, FWD P/E, P/B, PEG(Years), Yield, and 1Yr Price Target.

Finding companies to invest in on the stock mark is a full time job; Some experts, shared the knowledge to ease the path for beginners, so they can feel encouraged to continue investing. A list like this one helps to understand how to select stock, and to become familiar with critical data about companies.

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Finding the best Canadian stocks to buy can be a challenging endeavor. The TSX has been known for its lackluster returns in comparison to the American markets, and in order to find profitability here at home you simply need to find the best possible Canadian stocks out of a multitude of industries. I think I've done so with this piece, and if you're interested in buying stocks, you should check out this list of 35 of the best.

So how did I pick these Canadian stocks?

These Canadian stocks are primarily chosen for their excellent growth potential. But, things like industry outlook and dividend returns also played a key part. Using our exclusive screener here at Stocktrades Premium, I can easily weed out the solid Canadian stocks from the poor ones, and bring the best of the best to my desktop right when I need them. This is one of the driving factors to how I earned over 50% on my TFSA in 2018.

In fact, some of these stocks were spotted and relayed to premium members before gaining 150%. If you're interested, check out Stocktrades Premium here. If not, enjoy this list of the 35 best Canadian stocks to buy today.

Feel free to drop your top stock picks in the comments below. Who knows, maybe they will get added next update!
**Writer Daniel Kent is long SU, ENB, CTC-A, SHOP, TD, SIS, TFII, PKI, GOOS, PLC
Canadian Stocks To Buy For 2019:

35. Exchange Income Corp (TSX:EIF)

Exchange Income Corp ( TSX:EIF) provides services and equipment to companies in the aerospace industry, and has a wide variety of services. The company provides scheduled, chartered, and emergency medivac services while also providing regional operators with aircraft, engines and other components and parts.

The company relies heavily on acquisitions to drive growth, with 11 being made over the last 10 years. Because of its diverse portfolio of services, it should be able to withstand harsh economic climates.

The company generates a significant portion of its revenue from government related contracts. This can be a benefit or a downfall, depending on how you look at it. Governments like to spend, but there is also the chance new political intervention could cause costs to be cut.

The company has a 8 year dividend streak, and its 5 year dividend growth rate is 5%. The company currently pays a dividend of 5.75%, but the health of the dividend is certainly in question. As of writing, Exchange Income Corp is paying over 175% of its free cash flows towards the dividend, and it may be unsustainable.

If you're going to invest in the Canadian aerospace company, you may be wise to keep an eye on its dividend.

34. Tourmaline Oil Corp (TSX:TOU)

The company has a very attractive profile of low cost assets in Canada's Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. It has a large and probable reserve of 140%, which leads to plenty of low cost development opportunities. With over 1.8 million acres of land, Tourmaline ranks itself as the third largest land owner of any producer.

The company is prepared for significant organic growth, most of which will be funded by internal cash flows.

As of today, the company is trading at a discount. Trading at a forward price to earnings of only 13, a price to book of 0.60 and a 5 year PEG ratio of 1.04, there isn't much growth priced into this stock as of right now.

We can attribute most of this to the weakness in the Canadian oil and gas sector. Analysts are bullish on the company, expecting annual revenue growth of 17% over the next 5 years. The company's dividend is healthy, yielding 2.74% at the time of writing with a payout ratio of only 33%.

Add to this nearly 51% upside at today's price levels, and you have one of the best Canadian stocks to buy in the oil and gas sector.

33. Enerflex (TSX:EFX)

Enerflex ( TSX:EFX) is a supplier of natural gas, oil and gas processing, refrigeration systems and electric power equipment. The company provides unique exposure to the oil and gas industry as it actually doesn't mine or process the commodity itself. It instead provides oil and gas companies with the equipment to do so.

Enerflex really wasn't on our radar at all, until its recent fiscal 2018 closed out with some excellent numbers. Revenue was up 9.7% year over year, gross margin 7.5% and the company's USA bookings are up over 112% from the previous year.

The stocks price has taken somewhat of a nosedive as of late, mostly due to a combination of a weak first quarter report and the oil and gas bear market. As Enerflex is a supplier of equipment to oil and gas companies, it is directly effected by the price of oil and the production numbers of the companies it supplies.

However, the recent price dip has left investors with a great buying opportunity.

Enerflex is trading at only 11.50 times earnings and 1.17 times book. The stock is rated a consensus "buy" from analysts and they have labelled the stock as having nearly 38% upside potential. Add to this a 2.50% dividend yield, one that is well covered by free cash flows (28% of FCF) and you have a great opportunity to make some outsized returns once the oil and gas sector rebounds.

32. Badger Daylighting (TSX:BAD)

Badger Daylighting ( TSX:BAD) is a newcomer to our best Canadian stocks to buy list, and it is the leading distributor of non-destructive excavating services. The company is best known for its technology, the Badger Hydrovac, which is used for digging in congested grounds and challenging conditions. The company provides hydrovac services to various clients in North America.

Over the years, the company has provided an excellent business model and as an industry leader it is given a significant competitive advantage vs its peers. Its primary growth strategy is down south, where it expects to double its U.S. operations over a period of 3 to 5 years. In order to do this, the company must grow its U.S. sales at a rate of of 32% and so far it is keeping up with that pace.

The company pays a modest 1.16% dividend, and its payout ratio of only 30% signals that the dividend is healthy. The company has raised dividends for 3 straight years and has a 5 year dividend growth rate of 7%. In terms of growth, analysts expect Badger to grow by nearly 37% over the next year, and have labelled the company with 9.5% upside potential from today's price.

Keeping an eye on Badgers sales in the United States will give an investor a good indication of which direction the company's growth is headed.

31. Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)

Suncor Energy ( TSX:SU) is an integrated energy company that focuses on three key segments: Refining and Marketing, Oil Sands, and Exploration and Production. The company refines crude oil and markets petroleum and petrochemicals in Canada. In terms of revenue, Suncor is the largest energy company in the country.

Because Suncor has an integrated business model, the company is able to send its oil production to its own refineries in the US, which are exposed to WTI and Brent pricing, avoiding the weak WCS Canadian oil prices. The recent oil and gas bear market has left a lot of Canadian oil companies trading at deep discounts, Suncor included.

The company is trading at 12 times forward earnings, 1.5 times book and has a 2 year PEG of only 0.87. Suncor offers one of the best dividends in the country, with a yield of over 4%, and takes up only 54% of free cash flows.

Suncor has 33% upside according to analysts, and an investment in Suncor now could provide outsized returns once the industry rebounds. Not to mention, you get to lock into an amazing dividend.

30. Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC)

Manulife Financial ( MFC.TO) is one of Canada's largest insurance companies. As an insurer, they are well poised to take advantage of the high interest rates here in Canada. The threat of stagnant interest rates has left the company trading somewhat sideways over the past year, but there is still a ton to like about the Canadian insurance giant.

For one, it is a Canadian Dividend Aristocrat. Manulife has raised dividends for over 5 straight years, and has a 5 year dividend growth rate of over 11 percent.

Its dividend is well covered by free cash flows, using up only 9%. The company currently yields 4.16%, and analysts expect Manulife to grow around 11% annually over the next 5 years. This has led them to place a 1 year price target on the insurance company of $29.18, which equals out to 21% upside as of today's price.

Manulife may face some volatility for the remainder of 2019 due to the threat of falling interest rates. So, it could be beneficial to wait until a dip in price.

29. Constellation Software (TSX:CSU)

Trading at over $1246 a share, it is a tough pill to swallow. Most investors shift towards stocks that they can buy multiples of.

However, the company has been on a tear as of late and has returned 32% to investors in 2019. The company is trading at a premium, 32 times forward earnings and 52 times book value. However, the company's 2 year PEG, even with this latest run up still sits at only 1.33. Analysts are expecting 13.75% annual growth from the company over the next 5 years, and for the most part they label the stock a hold.

Patient investors may be wise to wait for a dip in price and snatch up some shares (or a single if its all you can afford) of Constellation.

28. Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.B)

Alimentation Couche-Tard ( TSX:ATD-B) is the largest convenience store operator in Canada and the 2nd largest in North America. While constantly expanding its presence in the US and Europe, it successfully built a convenience store including daily use products. Many stores are also combined with fuel service stations. ATD operates 12,081 stores (7,863 in North America, 2,708 in Europe and 1,510 internationally.)

The company's main strength lies in its ability to acquire and integrate convenience stores in Canada and across the world and shape them almost instantly with its own branding. Couche-Tard is not buying other stores to face the competition or because management needs to follow the parade.

In fact, ATD IS the parade. It is the leader in the market and dictates its vision. The stock would be much higher on this list if we had gotten to it before its outperformance as of late. Over the last year, the stock has increased over 30% in value, primarily driven by solid earning reports and store growth.

Analysts are signalling downside of about 10% on the company, and they may be right. The stock is trading at 24 times forward earnings and has a 2 year PEG of nearly 6. There is a lot of growth priced into this stock, and sometime in the future I think we can expect a dip in the stocks price.

However, when this happens investors would be wise to grab some shares in this high-performing Canadian stock before it rebounds.

27. Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)

The company provides an excellent dividend which yields over 5% and has a payout ratio of only 50%. The bank has raised dividends for 8 straight years and has a 5 year dividend growth rate of 6%. Although Scotiabanks dividend yield is excellent, the true potential in this stock is its current undervaluation.

The Canadian bank stock is currently trading at only 9 times forward earnings, and 1.34 times book. With a 2 year PEG of 1.52, it seems like there is growth priced into this stock already. However, with income stocks you can expect to pay a premium, and expect that premium to be paid forward at more expensive price points.

Analysts have a 1 year target price of $78.15 on the stock, which signals nearly 13% upside. Combine that with its 5% yield, and you have one of the strongest stocks to buy in Canada today.

26. Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB)

Aurora Cannabis ( TSX:ACB) is one of the fatest growing Canadian cannabis companies in the world, and is included on our list of the best Canadian stocks to buy for a good reason. The company has made the two largest acquisitions in the history of the industry in MedReleaf and Cannimed, and as a result they have the largest funded production capacity in the industry at over 750,000 kgs.

Aurora Cannabis, much like our next stock Canopy Growth, is extremely expensive. The company is trading at over 125 times forward earnings and 50 times sales. However, analysts expect Aurora to grow by over 79% next year, and in terms of revenue the company has saw an increase of over 300% year over year.

Aurora has frustrated a lot of investors with consistent share offerings, and as a result the stock has taken a hit. Aurora has recently acquired a contract to supply medical cannabis to Italy, and continues to move forward with international expansion.

25. Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX:WEED)

Canopy Growth ( TSX:WEED) is one of the most recognizable and largest Canadian cannabis stocks, and is one of the most pivotal stocks on this list. When this list of the best Canadian stocks to buy was created, Canopy was our number one stock at $12. It has rewarded shareholders with over 400% returns since then.

Canopy is growing at an exponential pace. Revenue in March of 2018 was $22.81 million. One year later, Canopy has posted quarterly revenu of over $94 million. Its a significant increase, but the company is consistently missing earnings by large numbers due to expansion efforts.

Canopy is making significant investments to enter the United States market prior to cannabis even being legal. An investment in Canopy may not pay off right away, but if you are willing to face the significant volatility that is sure to come from Canadian cannabis companies, I'd consider Canopy best in class.

Analysts are expecting growth of 66% from the company over the next year, and have set a 1 year price target of $71.08, indicating 52% upside. This upside comes at a cost however, as Canopy is currently trading at 148 times forward earnings and 65 times sales.

24. Whitecap Resources (TSX:WCP)

Whitecap Resources ( TSX:WCP) is a domestic oil and gas producer. The company has assets primarily across Western Canada in areas of British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan. Whitecap has an extremely attractive dividend yield right now at 8%, and this is primarily due to the fact its price has been driven down substantially due to the oil and gas industry struggling.

Although the company's payout ratio seems high at 803%, Whitecaps CEO has come out and said they have no plans to cut the dividend. In fact, it plans on increasing it moving forward.

Analysts are extremely bullish on the Canadian stock, expecting growth of over 120% in the next year and have placed a 1 year target price on the company of $8.10, which signals near 100% upside. For those who are willing to take a little bit of a risk, investing in junior oil and gas companies could reap significant rewards if you are patient.

23. Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ)

Canadian Natural Resources ( TSX:CNQ) is an independent crude oil and natural gas exploration, development and production company. Canadian Natural prides itself on being a low cost producer that has a very balanced and diversified product base.

Recently, the company has been buying up Canadian oilsands assets at an extensive pace. In 2017 the company purchased Shell's Canadian oilsands assets and in early 2019 the company also purchased Devon's North American oil assets.

Canadian Natural is taking advantage of a weak economy when it comes to oil and gas and stacking up assets for an inevitable recovery. One thing in particular we really like about Canadian Natural is its ability provide consistent free cash flows. Just in the first 3 months of 2018, the company had adjusted funds flow of over $7.8 billion, equating to almost $6.50 a share.

The turmoil in the oil and gas industry has left CNRL trading at a deep discount, and investors can take advantage of this and buy a stock that both provides solid growth and income prospects.

Trading at only 13 times forward earnings and 2 times book, analysts have placed a 1 year target estimate of $47.60 on the company, which indicates almost 50% upside from today's pricing.

Along with that, investors can reward themselves with a 4.32% dividend yield, one that is easily covered by cash flows (56% of free cash flow.) Along with this is a 5 year dividend growth rate of over 18% and an 18 year dividend growth streak.

22. Boyd Income Fund (TSX:BYD.UN)

The stock has gone up nearly 50% in 2019 primarily due to an excellent end of its fiscal 2018 and start of fiscal 2019. The company has beat sales and earnings estimates for 2 straight quarters, a key highlight being its 20% beat on earnings in Q1 2019.

The reason for Boyd being so enticing is simply the fact that regardless of economic conditions, vehicle repairs are being made. Most auto collision repairs are paid for via insurance claims, which provides a steady stream of revenue.

Boyd has a knack for buying up small time shops, renovating them and reducing their expenses and then slapping its brand on the store. This has proven to be extremely lucrative for the company, and I would expect larger expansions moving forward.

Boyd is one of the largest companies in the auto industry, and as such analysts expect big growth moving forward. Boyd is slated to grow by 18% over the next year, right in line with its 20% growth from the previous 5 years, and analysts have given the company 10.5% upside with a 1 year price target of $183.67.

21. Dollarama (TSX:DOL)

Dollarama ( TSX:DOL) was at one point one of the hottest stocks to own in Canada. With surging growth, it seemed like there was nothing that could stop the company. However, late 2018 and the early part of 2019 haven't been very good for the discount retailer.

The company has missed on earnings estimates for 4 straight quarters, and revenue has started to flatline. As such, the stocks price plummeted in the final quarter of 2018.

The good news for prospective investors is Dollarama is now at a price that makes an investment easier to swallow. The company is expected to grow by double digits in both sales and revenue over the next 5 years, and is trading at a reasonable 22 times earnings and 4 times book value.

Investors looking to buy into Dollarama may be wise to wait for a bit of a dip, as the stock has been on quite a surge in 2019.

20. Enbridge (TSX:ENB)

Enbridge ( TSX:ENB) currently operates the longest pipeline in North America. In 2017, the company merged with Spectra to create an energy infrastructure company. About 2/3 of Enbridge's earnings are generated through oil sands (liquid pipeline) distribution while the other 1/3 come from natural gas transmission.

The company currently has over $26 billion in projects on the table and another $48 billion in development.

Enbridge's stock price hasn't fared well this year due to its high amount of debt that it has accumulated to fund expansion. However, once these expansion projects enter service, and as the company continues to deleverage its position by selling assets it should prosper.

Enbridge is typically held by investors looking to collect a handsome dividend, and right now the company is yielding 6.26%. To go along with its excellent dividend, analysts have placed a 1 year target estimate on the company of $54, which equates to 14.2% upside as of today's price. The company has a dividend growth streak of 23 years, and a 5 year dividend growth rate of over 16%.

The stock is extremely popular in Canadian ETFs, and is widely regarded as one of the best Canadian stocks to own for income.

19. Kirkland Lake (TSX:KL)

Most investors tend to stay away from Canadian gold companies, typically due to their volatility and fluctuation production. However, Kirkland has been able to provide solid numbers for some time now. The company is continually looking to reduce costs and improve revenue. And with a surging price of gold, now may be a good time to buy this Canadian mining stock.

Kirkland Lake currently trades at a forward price to earnings of 24.03 and has a 2 year PEG of 1.43. As of right now, there is quite a bit of growth already priced in to this stock.

Analysts have near 50% downside attributed in their 1 year target estimate of $40, so it may be wise to wait until a price dip to grab Kirkland. The stock dropped quite a bit on our list of the best Canadian stocks to buy simply because its price is getting a little out of control.

Kirkland has beat earnings expectations for the last 5 quarters, and this is a Canadian stock you may want to add to your watch list.

18. Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A)

Canadian Tire ( TSX:CTC.A) has been a Canadian staple. It is one of Canada's biggest retail chains in recent history. Canadian Tire has over 1698 stores across Canada, including popular brands such as Marks Work Warehouse. One key difference that separates the company from other retailers is its ability to prevail as a brick and mortar retailer in the face of an online boom.

The company's branding strategy, along with key acquisitions of companies mentioned above like Marks and Helly Hanson have helped the retailer continue to bring people into its stores.

People aren't ordering tires or appliances online, and they generally like to try on expensive clothing prior to buying. Its Mastercraft brand provides cheap power and hand tools to consumers not looking to spend a fortune, and technological advancements in the company's product department have been proven key to getting people into the stores and buying from them instead of online giants like Amazon.

Analysts like what they see in Canadian Tire, and have placed a 1 year target price of $174.60, which works out to 21% upside on the retail giant. Combine that with a 2.67% dividend yield and a 5 year dividend growth rate of over 20% and Canadian Tire is a Canadian stock you need to be looking at.

17. Cascades (TSX:CAS)

Cascades ( TSX:CAS) produces, converts and markets packing and tissue products consisting of recycled fibers. The company operates through four segments: Containerboard, Boxboard Europe, Packing Products and Tissue Papers.

As the world moves towards a cleaner, greener approach, it is good to note that Cascade's products are made up of 80% recycled products and 42% of its energy use is from renewable sources.

It uses 2.7x less energy and 4.0x less water than industry averages, and young investors who are looking for socially responsible companies to invest in may be intrigued by Cascades. Analysts expect the company to grow at a rate of 37% annually over the next 5 years, and have a 1 year price target of $12.71, which signals just over 6% upside from today's pricing.

The reason the stock made our best Canadian stocks list is simply because its value. Currently, the stock is trading at only 12 times forward earnings and has a 2 year PEG of only 0.30. To add to this, the company is trading at only 0.75 times book and 0.23 times sales.

The discount in price is because of a decision in February to stop the renewal of two of its facilities in Ontario. However, we don't expect these closures to have a long term effect on Cascades.

16. Opentext (TSX:OTEX)

Opentext ( TSX:OTEX) is a software development company that specializes in providing Information Management Software. The company is a leader in an industry that is growing at a rapid pace. Businesses use to think of data services as a luxury, but they are now quickly becoming a necessity.

Just recently, Opentext entered agreements with Google's cloud division and Mastercard. Its partnership with Google will allow its applications to be available on Google's cloud based system, and also to be integrated with popular applications such as Google Sheets and Google Drive.

Its deal with Mastercard is a partnership moving forward to increase the efficiency of the payment and financing sections in the automobile industry.

Opentext has spent over $2.2 billion on acquisitions in the last 3 years and it is the primary driver for its growth. Because the tech industry is spread so thin, an investor will need to keep an eye on the company to make sure it isn't overpaying for acquisitions because of highly competitive bidding wars.

Opentext has beat earnings expectations for the last 4 quarters, and the stock has returned nearly 28% to investors in 2019.

With expectations of 11.40% annual growth over the next 5 years and a 5 year dividend growth rate of over 21%, Opentext is one of the best technology stocks, and one of the best overall stocks to buy in Canada.

15. Equitable Group (TSX:EQB)

Equitable Group ( TSX:EQB) is Canadian alternative lender that provides loans and, unlike our next stock on this list GoEasy Ltd, mortgage solutions. What we like the most about Equitable Bank is that they are truly a triple threat in terms of Canadian stocks. They provide excellent growth, a solid dividend, and amazing value.

People are flocking to alternative lenders, especially those that offer mortgage solutions, because the Canadian stress test that the major financial institutions must follow is reducing purchaser's buying power by up to $70,000.

The company is currently trading at a deep discount, with a forward price to earnings of only 5.84, a price to book of 1.00 and a 2 year PEG of only 0.49. There is a substantial amount of growth not priced into this stock, and analysts expect the company to grow at a rate of 25% annually over the next 5 years.

Equitable currently has a dividend yield of 1.63%, a 5 year dividend growth rate of 12% and a 8 year dividend growth streak.

If you believe in the alternative lending industry and can look past the negative stigmas associated with it, then Equitable Group and our next stock GoEasy Ltd are some of the best Canadian stocks to own in a growing industry.

14. Goeasy Ltd (TSX:GSY)

Goeasy Ltd ( TSX:GSY) is a full-service provider of goods and alternative financial services. It operates in two segments: easyfinancial and easyhome. Although easyhome has been profitable and continues to grow, the company's real growth prospects are found within its easyfinancial portfolio.

Over the past year it has made strategic decisions to enter the Quebec market and to enter a new financial lending sector. The company has increased its loan range from $500-$15,000 to loans of $15,000 to $30,000, which is a $18 billion dollar market.

Where Goeasy differs from most financial institutions is its ability to lend to those who may have been shut down by a bank. This is because the company is not forced to follow strict regulations placed on major Canadian financial institutions.

With mortgage lending tightening up, this will surely lead to a bigger customer base. The company plans to open anywhere from 20-40 locations by the end of 2020 and wants to increase its loan portfolio to over $1.3 billion in the next year, an increase of over 35%.

Goeasy has provided stable, consistent earnings and has matched or exceeded analyst expectations in each of the last 5 quarters. Analysts expect the company to grow by 26.50% over the next year and the stock is rated a consensus "buy".

Analysts one year target estimate actually indicate downside in the alternative lender, but we are bullish on the stock. An investment in GoEasy also comes with a 5 year dividend growth streak of over 21% and a yield of 2.27%, making it one of the top Canadian stocks to own in 2019.

13. Pinnacle Renewables (TSX:PL)

Pinnacle Renewables ( TSX:PL) has a very unique position in the renewable energy sector. The company provides wood pellets, which are used by thermal power generators to produce renewable power. The company currently has 7 facilities in Western Canada and one production facility in Alabama.

Pinnacle Renewables operates in an industry that is in the very early stages of its life cycle. Renewable energies will become a primary source of energy in the future, and Pinnacle Renewables is alreadytaking advantage of this, as it has improved its backlog by over 80% in the last year.

There are some significant risks with the company however, and this could be one of the most volatile stocks on our list of Canadian stocks to buy. The product is in its infancy stages, and as such technological advancements could make it obsolete. In order for Pinnacle to thrive, it needs the world to grab onto and move towards greener forms of energy, which is showing to be easier said than done.

However, the demand for the company's pellets is expected to double in the next couple years, and the company has added over $2 billion in contracts. Analysts are expecting Pinnacle to post over 285% in growth next year, so expectations are lofty.

As with any young growth company, Pinnacle has been a mixed bag in terms of earnings, frequently alternating between exceeding expectations and missing them on an extensive level. Analysts have placed over 50% upside on this stock moving forward, and it provides a very lucrative dividend of over 6% with a payout ratio in the high 80's.

All in all, this Canadian stock provides significant upside, but also significant risk.

12. Shopify (TSX:SHOP)

Shopify ( TSX:SHOP) has been our consensus number one stock to buy in Canada for a couple years now. The stock frequently hovered around $160-$215 intervals and it seemed like a never ending cycle of pricepoints. However in 2019 the stock has broken out in a big way, earning nearly 150%.

As a result, Shopify has dropped from number 1 to number 10 on our list of the best Canadian stocks to buy, simply because the run up could cause significant volatility if the company were to come short of expectations.

Shopify is best classified as a cloud-based, multi-channel commerce platform. This platform is used by over half a million businesses in over 175 countries. Since 2012, they have experienced over 75% merchant growth and major brands such as Canadian Tire, GE and Tesla use Shopify's product.

The stock has returned over 1000% to investors since its 2015 IPO, and it continues to defy expectations.

Analysts say the company will grow at a rate of 62.50% annually over the next 5 years, which is an astonishing rate. However, it's important to keep in mind you are paying a premium for this growth. Shopify is currently trading at over 300 times earnings, and 16 times book value.

There is a lot of promise investing in the tech giant, but it may be a rocky road.

11. Aritzia (TSX:ATZ)

Aritzia ( TSX:ATZ) is a womens only fashion company that designs, develops and sells fashion products. The company currently operates a total of 75 stores in North America, which includes a 14 000 square foot shop in New York City.

Aritzia is confident in its ability to provide double-digit growth numbers, and it points to its e-commerce dedication to achieve that growth. With fashion, there is always the risk that a style will simply "fade" away. That is why it is very important to invest in retail companies like Aritzia and Canada Goose, who have shown the ability to adapt and overcome trending fashions to stay relevant.

Aritzia has been a model company in terms of meeting expectations. It has beat both top and bottom line expectations for 5 straight quarters, and in its Q1 2019 report, the company increased gross profits by 26.7% and EBITDA by 24.8% year over year.

Analysts have high hopes for the company and expect it to grow at a 18% pace annually over the next 5 years. With a 1 year price target of $22.50, Aritzia has over 35.5% upside from today's pricing.

If the company can continue to grow online sales and stay ahead of fashion trends, there is no reason to believe Aritzia won't hit growth targets.

10. Heroux Devtek (TSX:HRX)

Heroux Devtek ( TSX:HRX) is a fairly interesting Canadian stock. For one, it operates in the airline industry but not in the way you may think. The company doesn't deal with passengers, it deals with the automation and landing gear of aircraft.

Although the stock is considered relatively small by Canadian standards with a market cap of just over $700 million, Heroux Devtek is the third largest landing gear company in the world.

The most important aspect of the company is its contracts, particularly those with the United States military.

I think it's public knowledge that the United States loves to spend money on defense. Case in point, Donald Trump stated the US Military budget in 2019 will be north of $680 billion. Heroux Devtek recently inked a contract to produce landing gear for their C-130H Super Hercules aircraft beginning in 2020.

The company has went on a significant run as of late, up 42% since February which equates to a CAGR of over 115%. The stock was recommended to premium members back in February, and they reaped the rewards. Heroux Devtek has been a mixed bag in terms of sales and earnings, beating on top and bottom lines for the last two quarters, but missing the two previous.

Analysts figure there isn't much upside left at today's price levels, indicating just 3 percent upside, but they also expect the company to post 22% growth annually over the next 5 years.

A long term investment in Heroux Devtek could pay off handily, making it one of the best stocks to buy in Canada today.

9. TD Bank (TSX:TD)

The stock provides international exposure, with 40% of its overall revenues coming from the United States. As a result, TD Bank does not face as heavy of exposure to Canadian interest rates like other Canadian Banks. In fact, the company has benefited from a reduction in corporate tax rates in the US last year, and will be able to take advantage of a surging US Economy.

The stock is trading at a 2 year PEG of 1.33, which you would think would be a detriment. However, because TD has one of the best dividends in the country, you often pay a premium for the stock.

The key thing to note is the stock is only trading at 10.41 times forward earnings and a price to book of 1.76, one of the lowest of its peers. TD has met the mark or exceeded expectations in both earnings and sales estimates in 4 of the last 5 quarters.

With a 1 year target estimate of $83.83, analysts have placed upside of 9% on the Canadian financial giant. Add to this a dividend yield of 3.86%, one that is well covered with a payout ratio of only 44% and you have one of the top Canadian stocks to buy for both growth and income.

An even more impressive metric, TD Bank is growing its dividend at a 10% pace over the last 10 years, and has increased dividends for 8 straight.

8. Savaria (TSX:SIS)

Savaria ( TSX:SIS) is a newcomer on our list of the best Canadian stocks, and for good reason. The company is projected to post impressive growth numbers in an industry that is growing exponentially. Savaria provides a range of mobility related products such as stairlifts, platform lifts and elevators.

It's no secret the Canadian population is getting older. In fact, by 2030, the Government of Canada estimates those aged 65 years or older will represent 23% of the population. This is nearly 50% higher than today's numbers.

The company's stock price has been somewhat weighed down by weak earning reports and share offerings, but don't let short term disappointments cloud your judgement of a long term investment. Savaria has beat revenue expectations for the last 2 quarters, but earnings have somewhat struggled, missing the mark in 5 straight quarters.

However, the company is relatively cheap, trading at only 20 times forward earnings and a price to book of 2.90. Its two year PEG sits at around 1, which signals the stock is neither over or under valued, but analysts are fairly bullish on the mobility based company.

The stock is a consensus "buy", and earnings are expected to grow nearly 20% in the next year. With a 1 year target price of $17.11, Savaria has over 37% upside from today's prices.

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Finding the best Canadian stocks to buy can be a challenging endeavor. The TSX has been known for its lackluster returns in comparison to the American markets, and in order to find profitability here at home you simply need to find the best possible Canadian stocks out of a multitude of industries.