Welcome to episode 23 of The 5-Minute Investor Podcast, where Stockhouse columnists Jonathon Brown and me, Trevor Abes, each deliver a 2.5-minute stock profile related to recent news stories with investment implications. This week, we’re analyzing defensive stocks to boost your portfolio’s protection against economic uncertainty thanks to their underlying companies’ strong operations and leadership roles in essential industries.
This content has been prepared as part of a partnership with Magellan Aerospace Corp. and ATS Corp., and is intended for informational purposes only.
Here is Jon’s supporting material for episode 23:
- Turbulence ahead? Magellan Aerospace emerges as a portfolio stabilizer (Stockhouse).
- Jon’s defensive stock for this week is Magellan Aerospace (TSX:MAL), an integrated aerospace company specializing in complex assemblies and systems solutions for aircraft and engine manufacturers as well as defense and space agencies worldwide.
- At the time of writing, Magellan Aerospace stock last traded at C$17.05, adding 96.2 per cent year-over-year and 128.55 per cent since 2020.
Here is Trevor’s supporting material:
- ATS proves defensive prowess with a profitable Q1 2026 (Stockhouse).
- Trevor’s defensive stock, ATS (TSX:ATS), is an automation leader working with multinational brands in life sciences, energy, transportation, consumer products and food & beverage.
- At the time of writing, ATS stock last traded at C$38.81, adding 1.07 per cent year-over-year and 118.16 per cent since 2020.
Here’s a list of past episodes:
- Episode 1: Lithium and AI.
- Episode 2: Envelopes and space travel.
- Episode 3: Booze and concrete.
- Episode 4: Graphite and GameStop.
- Episode 5: High-flying stocks.
- Episode 6: Shopify and First Mining Gold.
- Episode 7: Galaxy Digital and Liberty Defense.
- Episode 8: Dollarama and Standard Lithium.
- Episode 9: Cancer drugs and corner stores.
- Episode 10: Boeing vs. Bombardier.
- Episode 11: Crypto picks from Consensus 2025.
- Episode 12: Profitable growth picks.
- Episode 13: A full breath of cannabis stocks.
- Episode 14: Buy-now tech stocks.
- Episode 15: Ferroglobe and HPQ Silicon.
- Episode 16: CGI and Power Metallic Mines.
- Episode 17: Top Canadian aerospace stocks.
- Episode 18: Theatre stocks post-COVID – recovery, or just for show?
- Episode 19: Green giants of the north.
- Episode 20: Profitable Canadian small-caps stocks.
- Episode 21: Security stocks to watch.
- Episode 22: Interest rate-resilient stocks.
Thanks for listening!
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