Trading Central Identifies 15 Resilient Canadian Stocks

Trading Central identified 15 Canadian stocks capable of weathering escalating trade tensions between Canada and the United States. The financial-market research firm used a systematic 20-factor Quantamental framework to screen for companies with a minimum market capitalization of $5 billion, a dividend yield of at least 2 percent, and a debt-to-equity ratio of no more than one.

Top performers on the list include Calgary-based Cenovus Energy Inc., which reported earnings-per-share growth of 240 percent last quarter, and gold producer Endeavour Mining PLC, which earned the highest Quantamental rating of the group. Manulife Financial Corp. was also highlighted for its steady momentum.

The analysis indicates that larger companies with conservative capital structures and financial stability are better positioned to handle the current uncertain trade environment.