Finder’s list of the best stocks to buy right now in Canada is updated monthly based on the results of our proprietary ranking system. These 20 best Canadian stocks (also known as the best TSX stocks) are starting points for your own research and should not be taken as advice to buy any particular stock.
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| Best stock | Stock price | Market cap | YTD performance | Buy on Qtrade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) | C$258.84 | $130 billion (CAD) | 195.81% | |
| Denison Mines (DML) | C$5.83 | $4.8 billion (CAD) | 514.45% | |
| Fairfax Financial (FFH) | (data unavailable) | $50.8 billion (CAD) | 420.4% | |
| Western Copper and Gold (WRN) | (data unavailable) | $1.1 billion (CAD) | 187.81% | |
| Centerra Gold (CG) | C$27.12 | $5.1 billion (CAD) | 58.51% | |
| Endeavour Mining (EDV) | C$74.34 | $20.2 billion (CAD) | 152.89% | |
| McEwen Mining (MUX) | C$32.86 | $2.2 billion (CAD) | 2539.24% | |
| Royal Bank of Canada (RY) | (data unavailable) | $318.5 billion (CAD) | (data unavailable) | |
| Headwater Exploration (HWX) | (data unavailable) | $2.6 billion (CAD) | 370.72% | |
| Sienna Senior Living (SIA) | (data unavailable) | $2 billion (CAD) | (data unavailable) |
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited, a gold mining company, engages in the exploration, development, and production of precious metals. It explores for gold, silver, zinc, and copper.
Agnico Eagle Mines is headquartered in Canada and is traded under the ticker symbol AEM. At the last market close, its share price was C$258.84 with a trading volume of 1,992,598.
| YTD performance | 195.81% |
| Market cap | C$130.0 billion |
| Revenue | C$10.6 billion |
| Earnings per Share (EPS) | C$9.29 |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 15.67% |
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (P/E) | 27.86 |
| Net Profit Margin | 32.63% |
| Operating Margin | 53.10% |
Denison Mines Corp. engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of uranium bearing properties in Canada.
Denison Mines is headquartered in Canada and is traded under the ticker symbol DML. It currently has a market cap value of C$4.8 billion.
| YTD performance | 514.45% |
| Market cap | C$4.8 billion |
| Revenue | C$4.9 million |
| Earnings per Share (EPS) | -C$0.22 |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | -39.58% |
| Operating Margin | -2,115.12% |
Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, through its subsidiaries, provides property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, and investment management services in the United States, Canada, the Middle East, Asia, and internationally. It operates through Property and Casualty Insurance and Reinsurance; Life insurance and Run-off; and Non-Insurance Companies segments.
Fairfax Financial is headquartered in Canada and is traded under the ticker symbol FFH. It currently has a market cap value of C$50.8 billion.
| YTD performance | 420.4% |
| Market cap | C$50.8 billion |
| Revenue | C$38.4 billion |
| Earnings per Share (EPS) | C$284.61 |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 17.29% |
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (P/E) | 8.03 |
| Net Profit Margin | 12.19% |
| Operating Margin | 18.16% |
Western Copper and Gold Corporation, an exploration stage company, engages in the exploration and development of mineral properties in Canada. It explores for gold, copper, silver, and molybdenum deposits.
Western Copper and Gold is headquartered in Canada and is traded under the ticker symbol WRN. It currently has a market cap value of C$1.1 billion.
| YTD performance | 187.81% |
| Market cap | C$1.1 billion |
| Earnings per Share (EPS) | -C$0.02 |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | -1.96% |
Centerra Gold Inc. engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and operation of gold and copper properties in North America, Turkey, and internationally.
Centerra Gold is headquartered in Canada and is traded under the ticker symbol CG. It currently has a market cap value of C$5.1 billion.
| YTD performance | 58.51% |
| Market cap | C$5.1 billion |
| Revenue | C$1.3 billion |
| Earnings per Share (EPS) | C$2.22 |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 18.39% |
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (P/E) | 11.35 |
| Net Profit Margin | 26.35% |
| Operating Margin | 34.06% |
Endeavour Mining plc, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a multi-asset gold producer in West Africa. The company is based in London, the United Kingdom..
Endeavour Mining is headquartered in Canada and is traded under the ticker symbol EDV. At the last market close, its share price was C$74.34 with a trading volume of 1,665,904.
| YTD performance | 152.89% |
| Market cap | C$20.2 billion |
| Revenue | C$3.9 billion |
| Earnings per Share (EPS) | C$2.73 |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 20.04% |
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (P/E) | 30.61 |
| Net Profit Margin | 12.62% |
| Operating Margin | 42.75% |
McEwen Inc. engages in the exploration, development, production, and sale of gold and silver deposits in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Argentina.
McEwen Mining is headquartered in Canada and is traded under the ticker symbol MUX. At the last market close, its share price was C$32.86 with a trading volume of 117,863.
| YTD performance | 2539.24% |
| Market cap | C$2.2 billion |
| Revenue | C$166.5 million |
| Earnings per Share (EPS) | -C$0.33 |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | -2.41% |
| Net Profit Margin | -7.16% |
| Operating Margin | -15.09% |
Royal Bank of Canada operates as a diversified financial service company worldwide. Its Personal Banking segment offers home equity financing, personal lending, chequing and savings accounts, private banking, auto financing, mutual funds, GICs, credit cards, and payment products and solutions.
Royal Bank of Canada is headquartered in Canada and is traded under the ticker symbol RY. It currently has a market cap value of C$318.5 billion.
| YTD performance | (data unavailable) |
| Market cap | C$318.5 billion |
| Revenue | C$62.2 billion |
| Earnings per Share (EPS) | C$14.06 |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 15.30% |
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (P/E) | 16.13 |
| Net Profit Margin | 32.71% |
| Operating Margin | 44.80% |
Headwater Exploration Inc. engages in the exploration, development, and production of petroleum and natural gas resources in Canada.
Headwater Exploration is headquartered in Canada and is traded under the ticker symbol HWX. It currently has a market cap value of C$2.6 billion.
| YTD performance | 370.72% |
| Market cap | C$2.6 billion |
| Revenue | C$521.8 million |
| Earnings per Share (EPS) | C$0.73 |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 24.05% |
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (P/E) | 14.89 |
| Net Profit Margin | 33.12% |
| Operating Margin | 38.65% |
Sienna Senior Living Inc. provides senior living services in Canada.
Sienna Senior Living is headquartered in Canada and is traded under the ticker symbol SIA. It currently has a market cap value of C$2.0 billion.
| YTD performance | (data unavailable) |
| Market cap | C$2.0 billion |
| Revenue | C$967.0 million |
| Earnings per Share (EPS) | C$0.44 |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 7.07% |
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (P/E) | 48.45 |
| Net Profit Margin | 4.08% |
| Operating Margin | 10.56% |
TerraVest Industries Inc., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells goods and services in Canada, the United States, and internationally. The company operates in four segments: HVAC and Containment Equipment, Compressed Gas Equipment, Processing Equipment, and Service.
Terravest Capital is headquartered in Canada and is traded under the ticker symbol TVK. It currently has a market cap value of C$3.1 billion.
| YTD performance | 778.26% |
| Market cap | C$3.1 billion |
| Revenue | C$1.4 billion |
| Earnings per Share (EPS) | C$4.13 |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 16.93% |
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (P/E) | 34.98 |
| Net Profit Margin | 6.32% |
| Operating Margin | 7.74% |
Aya Gold & Silver Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration, evaluation, and development of precious metals projects in Morocco. The company primarily explores for gold and silver deposits.
Aya Gold-and-Silver is headquartered in Canada and is traded under the ticker symbol AYA. It currently has a market cap value of C$3.9 billion.
| YTD performance | 456.24% |
| Market cap | C$3.9 billion |
| Revenue | C$136.1 million |
| Earnings per Share (EPS) | -C$0.04 |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | -0.58% |
| Net Profit Margin | 1.81% |
| Operating Margin | 27.81% |
Birchcliff Energy Ltd., an intermediate oil and natural gas company, engages in the exploration, development, and production of natural gas, light oil, condensate, and other natural gas liquids in Western Canada. The company holds 91% working interest in the Pouce Coupe area is located northwest of Grande Prairie, Alberta; and 75% working interest in the Gordondale area is located northwest of Grande Prairie, Alberta.
Birchcliff Energy is headquartered in Canada and is traded under the ticker symbol BIR. It currently has a market cap value of C$2.0 billion.
| YTD performance | 307.83% |
| Market cap | C$2.0 billion |
| Revenue | C$666.4 million |
| Earnings per Share (EPS) | C$0.27 |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 3.32% |
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (P/E) | 27.22 |
| Net Profit Margin | 10.94% |
| Operating Margin | -4.53% |
Eldorado Gold Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the mining, exploration, development, and sale of mineral products primarily in Turkey, Canada, and Greece. The company primarily produces gold, as well as silver, lead, and zinc.
Eldorado Gold is headquartered in Canada and is traded under the ticker symbol ELD. It currently has a market cap value of C$11.7 billion.
| YTD performance | (data unavailable) |
| Market cap | C$11.7 billion |
| Revenue | C$1.7 billion |
| Earnings per Share (EPS) | C$2.47 |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 9.63% |
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (P/E) | 23.65 |
| Net Profit Margin | 22.15% |
| Operating Margin | 39.69% |
Equinox Gold Corp. engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and operation of mineral properties in the Americas.
Equinox Gold is headquartered in Canada and is traded under the ticker symbol EQX. It currently has a market cap value of C$17.9 billion.
| YTD performance | (data unavailable) |
| Market cap | C$17.9 billion |
| Revenue | C$2.3 billion |
| Earnings per Share (EPS) | C$0.14 |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 1.41% |
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (P/E) | 163.36 |
| Net Profit Margin | 2.71% |
| Operating Margin | 25.05% |
First Quantum Minerals Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration, development, and production of mineral properties. It primarily explores for copper, nickel, pyrite, silver, gold, and zinc ores, as well as produces acid.
First Quantum Minerals is headquartered in Canada and is traded under the ticker symbol FM. It currently has a market cap value of C$32.1 billion.
| YTD performance | 68.88% |
| Market cap | C$32.1 billion |
| Revenue | C$5.0 billion |
| Earnings per Share (EPS) | C$0.08 |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 0.17% |
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (P/E) | 481.13 |
| Net Profit Margin | 0.92% |
| Operating Margin | 17.76% |
Franco-Nevada Corporation operates as a royalty and stream company focused on precious metals in South America, Central America, Mexico, the United States, Canada, Australia, Europe, and internationally. It operates through Precious Metals, Other Mining and Energy segments.
Franco-Nevada Corporation is headquartered in Canada and is traded under the ticker symbol FNV. It currently has a market cap value of C$67.6 billion.
| YTD performance | 102.96% |
| Market cap | C$67.6 billion |
| Revenue | C$1.5 billion |
| Earnings per Share (EPS) | C$6.59 |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 14.17% |
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (P/E) | 53.20 |
| Net Profit Margin | 60.06% |
| Operating Margin | 70.04% |
Journey Energy Inc. engages in the exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas in the province of Alberta, Canada.
Journey Energy is headquartered in Canada and is traded under the ticker symbol JOY. It currently has a market cap value of C$234.2 million.
| YTD performance | 1439.14% |
| Market cap | C$234.2 million |
| Revenue | C$170.0 million |
| Earnings per Share (EPS) | C$0.30 |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 5.95% |
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (P/E) | 11.63 |
| Net Profit Margin | 11.68% |
| Operating Margin | 14.02% |
NuVista Energy Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas reserves in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. The company is also involved in the development, delineation, and production of condensate, natural gas liquids, and natural gas reserves.
NuVista Energy is headquartered in Canada and is traded under the ticker symbol NVA. It currently has a market cap value of C$3.7 billion.
| YTD performance | 1879.79% |
| Market cap | C$3.7 billion |
| Revenue | C$1.1 billion |
| Earnings per Share (EPS) | C$1.61 |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 13.89% |
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (P/E) | 11.58 |
| Net Profit Margin | 29.93% |
| Operating Margin | 23.52% |
Orla Mining Ltd. acquires, explores, develops, and exploits mineral properties.
Orla Mining is headquartered in Canada and is traded under the ticker symbol OLA. It currently has a market cap value of C$8.6 billion.
| YTD performance | (data unavailable) |
| Market cap | C$8.6 billion |
| Revenue | C$772.2 million |
| Earnings per Share (EPS) | C$0.22 |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 10.20% |
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (P/E) | 114.82 |
| Net Profit Margin | 6.96% |
| Operating Margin | 39.54% |
There’s no single winning strategy to finding what experts might call the best stocks to buy right now in Canada, because the most important considerations are your own goals and circumstances.
Our verdict on the best Canadian stocks is not personal financial advice; we have not considered your personal objectives and financial situation. Do your own research, and speak with an investment professional if in doubt.
Whether you care more about short-term capital gains or long-term dividend growth, it’s important to know what risk you’re comfortable with and whether a stock is performing well, making a profit, paying dividends or losing value. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investments can increase and decrease in value.
This list and data was compiled January 2, 2026. The algorithm was last updated January 27, 2021.
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