The Canadian stock market remains marked by great volatility. From the precipitous market decline at the onset of the pandemic to recent record highs in 2021, the market has certainly tested the courage of investors. To help you, we have compiled 3 lists of the best performing Canadian stocks to buy:
– The best large cap stocks in terms of performance since the start of the year. Large cap means that the company must have a market value greater than $ 10 billion;
– The best mid cap stocks in terms of performances since the start of the year. Mid cap means the company must have a market value greater than $2 Billion;
– The best small cap stocks in terms of performances since the start of the year. Small cap means the company must have a market value greater than $300 Millions;
For best dividend stocks, please view our recent post: Top 10 Canadian Dividend aristocrats stocks to buy
Best Canadian Stocks in 2021 (Large cap) by performance
| Symbol | Name | YTD %Chg | 3Y %Chg |
| TOU | Tourmaline Oil | 147.73% | 139.09% |
| OVV | Ovintiv Inc | 142.59% | N/A |
| CVE | Cenovus Energy | 95.61% | 49.21% |
| TFII | Tfi International | 93.56% | 206.23% |
| IMO | Imperial Oil | 74.79% | 12.73% |
| CCO | Cameco Corp | 74.72% | 94.96% |
| CNQ | CDN Natural Res | 70.77% | 45.80% |
| SJR-B | Shaw Communications | 65.62% | 46.53% |
| NVEI | Nuvei Corp | 61.70% | N/A |
| L | Loblaw CO | 53.32% | 57.84% |
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Best Canadian Stocks in 2021 (Mid cap) by performance
| Symbol | Name | YTD %Chg | 3Y %Chg |
| BTE | Baytex Energy Corp | 433.33% | 48.39% |
| HUT | Hut 8 Mining Corp | 346.70% | 833.53% |
| POU | Paramount Resources | 329.00% | 208.19% |
| BBD-B | Bombardier | 260.42% | -23.11% |
| LAC | Lithium Americas | 215.39% | 950.00% |
| ERF | Enerplus Corp | 203.27% | -1.07% |
| GLXY | Galaxy Digital Hold | 182.20% | 2945.54% |
| CS | Capstone Mining | 163.45% | 945.00% |
| MEG | Meg Energy Corp | 133.71% | 25.60% |
| VET | Vermilion Energy | 124.65% | -59.14% |
Best Canadian Stocks in 2021 (Small cap) by performance
| Symbol | Name | YTD %Chg | 3Y %Chg |
| ATH | Athabasca Oil Corp | 600.00% | 6.25% |
| NVA | Nuvista Energy | 558.51% | 70.99% |
| FIL | Filo Mining Corp | 510.36% | 435.45% |
| CR | Crew Energy Inc | 446.43% | 183.33% |
| PIPE | Pipestone Energy | 425.37% | 80.51% |
| OBE | Obsidian Energy | 414.94% | -3.03% |
| CJ | Cardinal Energy | 392.68% | 55.38% |
| AAV | Advantage Oil & Gas | 314.62% | 219.37% |
| BIR | Birchcliff Energy | 266.67% | 96.67% |
| NEXT | Nextsource Mat | 257.78% | 222.00% |
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