One of the most important principles of sound investment management is staying on top of what’s happening in the world and how those events affect finances. Conditions change quickly, and keeping up-to-date on developments and trends can be challenging. The team of experts producing IWB have been advising Canadian investors for over 25 years.

Edited and Published by Gordon Pape. Associate Editor: Richard Croft

With Gavin Graham, Ryan Irvine, Glenn Rogers, Shawn Allen, Adam Mayers, Paul Bamford & Michael Corcoran.

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First Quantum Minerals (TSX: FM, OTC: FQVLF)

First Quantum is a leading global copper/gold and nickel producer. 2025 copper production is estimated at 390-410,000 tonnes, gold production at 140-150,000 oz., and nickel production at 18-23,000 tonnes.

The company has two major copper/gold mines in Zambia (Sentinel and Kansanshi) and the Enterprise nickel mine, also in Zambia. Its major asset was the giant Cobre Panama copper mine, which accounted for one-third of its output in 2023, before it was shut down by the then government of Panama after the country’s Supreme Court ruled its twenty-year concession was illegal.

Buy


GE HealthCare Technologies (NDQ: GEHC)

GE HealthCare Technologies offers a wide range of medical products and services, including medical imaging equipment, monitoring and diagnostic devices, and healthcare IT solutions. With a global presence, GE HealthCare operates in over 160 countries and employs over 50,000 people worldwide.

 

Hold


Canadian Natural Resources (TSX, NYSE: CNQ)

Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) owns well-diversified production facilities in Western Canada, the UK North Sea, and offshore Africa.

Buy


Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F)

Ford is one of the world’s biggest automakers. The stock is up about 30% year-to-date but still down from the original recommended price.

Hold


Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (TSX: CAR.UN, OTC: CDPYF)

Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (CAP REIT) is the largest Canadian residential property REIT, owning 45,028 units worth $14.5 billion as of Sept. 30. The portfolio is primarily located in Canada. CAP Reit has been recycling its portfolio, effectively exiting its European exposure in Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands and upgrading its Canadian portfolio in newer buildings in mid-market cities.

The average monthly rental for its Canadian units increased 5.7% to $1,709 in September from a year earlier, with an occupancy rate of 97.8%, essentially flat compared to a year ago.

Buy