The 5 Minute Investor Podcast

With millions of investors and their families gearing up for summer vacation and airports across North America preparing for a considerable ramp-up in foot traffic, it’s the perfect moment to profile a pair of publicly traded airlines whose standout operations make them essential considerations for your portfolio: Copa Holdings (NYSE:CPA) and Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL). Hosted by Simplecast, an Ad...

AI is once again front and centre for investors, who must weigh massive tech spending against strong earnings. The key question: which companies truly stand out from the rest? In this episode, we highlight two names worth adding to your watchlist. Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MU) and HIVE Digital Technologies Ltd. (TSX: HIVE) (NASDAQ: HIVE). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.ads...

For our mid-year review episode, we take a magnifying glass to a pair of stocks with some of the highest year-over-year returns across North American markets: Deep Sea Minerals Corp. (CSE:SEAS) and Hycroft Mining Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:HYMC). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As the NYSE prepares to list its first US cannabis company and federal policy shifts toward reclassifying medical marijuana, attention is turning to financially strong firms like Decibel Cannabis (TSXV:DB) and Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) as promising opportunities for future shareholder value. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use...

In this episode, tungsten prices have jumped over 500% since China imposed export controls in February 2025. With the metal vital to industries from construction and defense to aerospace and semiconductors, Western nations are actively seeking new sources to strengthen long-term supply, such as Fireweed Metals Corp. (TSXV:FWZ) and GoldHaven Resources Corp. (CSE:GOH). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWi...

This week, we’re looking beyond the SpaceX IPO, to two small-cap stocks carving out important roles in the space tech sector by addressing critical unmet needs: Intellistake Technologies Corp. (CSE:ISTK) and Seraphim Space Investment Trust PLC (OTC Pink: SSITF). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertisi...

This week, we're profiling MAX Power Mining Corp. (CSE:MAXX) and Honey Badger Silver Inc. (TSXV:TUF), both of which received recent investments from billionaire Eric Sprott, one of Canada’s most successful mining investors, highlighting why his interest in these companies represents a green flag for your due diligence.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information...

Global freshwater demand is expected to exceed supply by 40% by 2030, and we’re looking into a pair of public companies excelling at providing the infrastructure required to make water more abundant and readily accessible - Stantec Inc. (TSX:STN) and Consolidated Water Company Ltd. (NASDAQ:CWCO). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and...

As markets obsess over onboarding the latest in AI technology to reduce redundancy, increase efficiency and more effectively generate value, we look into the future of data analysis with a pair of stocks excelling in the burgeoning field of quantum computing - D Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE:QBTS) and Xanadu Quantum Technologies Ltd. (TSX:XNDU). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz....

With Brent crude oil hitting a wartime high of US$125 per barrel, how are investors reallocating capital in the oil and gas space away from the Middle East? We look at two stocks that offer a clear path to potential benefit: TAG Oil Ltd. (TSXV:TAO) and PetroTal Corp. (TSX:TAL). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal da...

This week, we look past the hype with the rise and fall of recent food brand fad stocks and pick out two with engaging profiles: Goodfood Market Corp. (TSX:FOOD) and Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE:HBFG). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode, we look into a pair of drone stocks highly aligned with the marketplace’s shift towards more cost-effective intelligence and strike technologies – Draganfly Inc. (CSE:DPRO) and Volatus Aerospace Inc. (TSX:FLT). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oil prices are surging — but the impact goes far beyond the energy sector. In Episode 56 of The 5-Minute Investor , Trevor Abes and Jonathon Brown break down how rising oil prices, driven by ongoing geopolitical tensions between the U.S., Israel, and Iran, are reshaping market dynamics across sectors. From energy producers benefiting directly, to consumer and industrial sectors feeling the squeeze...

With oil surpassing US$110 per barrel, we’re profiling a pair of stocks with the potential to help you hedge your portfolio against energy market volatility. On this episode, we highlight Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE) and Thunder Gold Corp. (TSXV:TGOL). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on The 5-Minute Investor , Trevor Abes and Ricki Lee break down two junior gold stocks positioned for potential high rewards despite recent market turbulence. First, we explore Cameo Resources (CSE: CREO) , a junior explorer in Tanzania’s prolific Lake Victoria Goldfields. With a refreshed leadership team and early-stage exploration in a proven gold district, Cameo offers speculative ups...

This week, we highlight oil and gas companies operating in safe jurisdictions that make a strong case for weathering ongoing market volatility, prompted by the US and Israel’s invasion of Iran, as well as the latter’s closing off of the Strait of Hormuz and subsequent attacks across the Gulf Region. We feature Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ) and Kolibri Global Energy Inc. (TSX:KEI) Hoste...

On this episode, we shed light on the US and Israel’s ongoing war with Iran, whose top global oil reserves, now cut off from Western countries, and strong-arming of the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route, is sending markets into a tailspin. We highlight mining stocks VanadiumCorp Resource Inc. (TSXV:VRB) and Strategic Resources (TSXV:SR). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswi...

This week, we delve into Trevor’s experience at PDAC 2026, the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada’s yearly mining convention in Toronto, one of the largest in the world, attracting more than 30,000 attendees. We highlight two stocks from the floor, Libra Energy Materials (CSE:LIBR) and Perseverance Metals (TSXV:PMI). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for i...

This week, we’re immersing ourselves in gaming stocks whose underlying companies are adopting artificial intelligence to bolster creativity as well as shareholder value. This includes the stories behind Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT), Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. (NASDAQLTTWO), Capcom Company Ltd. (OTC:CCOEF) and (OTC:CCOEY), as well as Roblox Corp. (NYSE:RBLX). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWi...

On this episode, we look at two mining stocks crucial to the rare earths picture for their role in mining two minerals targeted for AI centre and electric vehicle battery development – Gallium (Snow Lake Resources Ltd. (NASDAQ:LITH)) and neodymium (MP: Materials Corp. (NYSE:MP)). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...

On this episode, we look at a pair of solar stocks positioned to benefit from AI energy demand, Northland Power (TSX:NPI) and Enphase Energy (NASDAQ:ENPH). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode, we look at two high-profile oil and gas stocks, Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE) and Hemisphere Energy Corp. (TSXV:HME). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode, we delineate the investment cases for a pair of silver stocks whose operations are optimally built to leverage record-high prices of more than US$100 per ounce - Silvercorp Metals Inc. (TSX:SVM) and Highlander Silver Corp. (TSX:HSLV). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Geopolitical tension and military violence have been rising feverishly and, on this episode, we look at two tech stocks that are pursuing defence interests - MDA Space Ltd. (TSX:MDA) and Firan Technology (TSX:FTG). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode, we analyze a pair of stocks with operations based in Greenland, a resource-rich territory under Danish control currently commanding the world’s attention following US president Trump’s threats of annexation - Energy Transition Minerals (ASX:ETM) and Amaroq (TSXV:AMRQ). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of per...