The Canadian Investor

Discount retailers are benefiting as consumers increasingly look for value—but not every discount business is created equal.
In this episode, we rank 12 major discount retailers from S to F tier based primarily on business quality. We look at margins, returns on capital, competitive advantages, private-label strategies, store expansion and the business models that separate the strongest operators from the struggling ones.
We also dig into why TJX’s opportunistic buying model is so effective, what makes Costco and Walmart difficult to compete with, and why aggressive store expansion has backfired for some retailers.
Stocks discussed: DLTR, DOL.TO, FIVE, DG, SVV, WINA, TJX, TGT, WMT, COST, MRU.TO, L.TO
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We sit down with famed short seller Mark Cohodes for a wide-ranging and at times heated discussion about the risks he sees building in Canada.
Cohodes explains why he's short CIBC, revisits his famous Home Capital short, and lays out his concerns about Canadian housing, bank valuations and the possibility that financial institutions become another pressure point in escalating U.S.-Canada tensions. Ben Rabidoux also joins the conversation to offer his perspective on Canadian banks, housing and credit risk.
We also get Mark's take on the AI boom, why he believes it has bubble-like characteristics, and how investors should think about risk when markets appear priced for very little to go wrong.
Note: This episode contains explicit language and strong opinions from our guests that do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts.
Stocks discussed: CM.TO, TD.TO, GSY.TO, GS, JPM, DB, HSBC, GLASF
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In this episode, we break down the latest Canadian and U.S. ETF flows, including growing demand for fixed income, gold and crypto, while looking at a notable shift in capital toward Canadian markets. We also dig into a U.S. homebuilder Berkshire Hathaway has been buying, a fast-growing Canadian fashion retailer, a tiny Mexican discount retailer attracting investor attention, and WSP walking away from a major acquisition.
Stocks/ETFs discussed: LEN, GRGD, WSP, PESO.V, CASH, HSAV, ZMMK
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In this episode, Simon and Dan go deep on two Canadian companies with very different investment stories.
Simon breaks down an under-the-radar Canadian compounder with a surprisingly diverse business spanning labels, RFID technology, packaging and even polymer banknotes. Dan looks at a company that has become a major beneficiary of the data-centre boom—but whose explosive growth also brings some important risks. Pasted text
They discuss each company's business model, growth outlook, margins, balance sheet, valuation, competitive position and the biggest risks investors should understand.
Stocks discussed: CCL Industries (CCL.B.TO), Hammond Power Solutions (HPS.A.TO)
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Oil, diesel and jet fuel prices are surging, putting renewed pressure on consumers and inflation. Simon and Dan discuss what higher energy costs could mean for the Bank of Canada and the Fed, why bond yields continue to rise, and how higher borrowing costs could ripple through housing and the broader economy.
They also dig into the increasingly heated debate around AI: massive spending, circular financing, heavily subsidized AI models, and whether concerns about AI safety are legitimate—or partly about regulation, funding and protecting the industry's biggest players.
Plus, they look at Canada's latest inflation data, the Canadian dollar, the country's natural-resource advantage, and why higher rates can actually benefit some savers and retirees.
Stocks discussed: MPC, NVDA, BRK.B

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