From global trade stand offs between the United States and China in the latter half of 2019, to the ongoing global pandemic which began in early 2020, to say it has been a difficult year for both retail and institutional investors, as well as the general public, would be an understatement. Firms around the world are trying to adapt to the new working environment and the ever-changing economy.
The companies on the list below have shown, despite all the negative externalities over the past 8 months, that they could continue to provide provide high returns on equity and stand out from the crowd. In a post-COVID normal, they have demonstrated their ability to grow and resilience to economic challenges.
- Shopify Inc (SHOP) – 3-year performance (%): 1043%
- Ballard Power Systems (BLDP) – 3-year performance (%): 459%
- Cronos Group (CRON) – 3-year performance (%): 378%
- Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. (KL) – 3-year performance (%): 363%
- Alacer Gold Corp. (ASR) – 3-year performance (%): 349%
- InternationalTower Hill Mines Ltd. (ITH) – 3-year performance (%): 292%
- Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. (WDO) – 3-year performance (%): 285%
- Dundee Precious Metals Inc. (DPM) – 3-year performance (%): 273%
- Teranga Gold Corporation (TGZ) – 3-year performance (%): 250%
- Cargojet Inc. (CJT) – 3-year performance (%): 248%
- Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc. (NEPT) – 3-year performance (%): 245%
- Trilogy Metals Inc. (TMQ) – 3-year performance (%): 238%
- Village Farmers International (VFF) – 3-year performance (%): 199%
- Orla Mining Lrd. (OLA) – 3-year performance (%): 192%
- Enghouse Systems Limited (ENGH) – 3-year performance (%): 185%
- Trisura Group Lrd. (TSU) – 3-year performance (%): 182%
- Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (AUP) – 3-year performance (%): 177%
- Canopy Growth Corporation (WEED) – 3-year performance (%): 176%
- Champion Iron Limited (CIA) – 3-year performance (%): 169%
- Goodfood Market Corp. (FOOD) – 3-year performance (%): 163%
- Sandstrom Gold Ltd. (SSL) – 3-year performance (%): 160%
- Real Matters Inc. (REAL) – 3-year performance (%): 149%
- Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM) – 3-year performance (%): 144%
- Sprott Inc. (SII) – 3-year performance (%): 143%
- Yamana Gold Inc. (YRI) – 3-year performance (%): 142%
- Kinaxis Inc. (KXS) – 3-year performance (%): 140%
- Constellation Software Inc. (CSU) – 3-year performance (%): 135%
- Lundin Gold Inc. (LUG) – 3-year performance (%): 132%
- SSR Mining (SSRM) – 3-year performance (%): 130%
- Richards Packaging Income Fund (RPI.UN) – 3-year performance (%): 129%
The highest average performance among TSX sectors was Technology and Clean Tech (300%) and Life Sciences (244%)
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