3 Canadian Stocks Under $100 to Buy Now

The market is soaring, but there are still lots of deals to be had. Here are three top Canadian stocks trading below $100.

| More on:
Dollar symbol and Canadian flag on keyboard

Image source: Getty Images

It’s been a strong start to the year for Canadian stocks. The S&P/TSX Composite Index is nearing a gain of 10% since the beginning of 2021. 

The hot start hasn’t been without high levels of volatility, though. All the question marks surrounding the country’s reopening plan have created wild price swings through the first three months of the year.

The volatility might create uneasiness for investors, but it also creates buying opportunities. Long-term investors have had several opportunities this year to pick up shares of top Canadian stocks at a discount. 

For less than $100, you can pick up shares of any of these three Canadian stocks right now. 

In Canadian tech stocks, we trust

Tech stocks led the way for growth investors in 2020. The pandemic amplified the importance of technology in our lives, as Canadians across the country were spending more time than ever in their homes.

But as prices soared of the growth stocks, so did valuations. Canadian investors have been showing through 2021 that valuations are getting to be a bit stretched, which has caused a steep sell-off through the tech sector over the past few months. 

Short-term traders might be bailing on top Canadian stocks, but that allows us, long-term Foolish investors, to pick up shares of market-leading companies at a discount.

Two top tech stocks that are on sale 

Docebo (TSX:DCBO)(NASDAQ:DCBO) and Dye & Durham (TSX:DND) are two Canadian stocks that had great runs in 2020 but are on sale right now. In terms of valuation, shares of neither company are cheap, but they are trading below all-time highs and at share prices less than $100.

Docebo saw a massive rise in 2020 during the pandemic, as remote work became the norm for many employees. Demand for the company’s cloud-based training platforms understandably skyrocketed, leading to a gain of more than 300% in 2020 alone.

At a price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 30, shares are far from cheap. But the tech stock is trading close to 30% below all-time highs right now.

Dye & Durham is another growth stock that saw monster gains in 2020. The company only joined the TSX in July 2020 but managed to end the year with gains of more than 200%.

Similar to Docebo, shares of this Canadian stock are not cheap. The stock is trading at a lofty P/S ratio of close to 35 today. 

Valuations of these two Canadian stocks are high, but the growth potential is certainly there. If you’re looking for market-crushing growth over the next decade, you’re going to need to pay a premium. 

Canadian bank stocks are soaring

While tech stocks crushed the market in 2020, bank stocks lagged. The Big Five all trailed the Canadian market last year, as the low-interest-rate environment took a major hit on the banks. 

Through the first three months of 2021, investors have seen a rotation out of growth stocks and into value plays

The Canadian banks were very undervalued coming into 2021, but even after the recent run, I still think they are reasonably priced. 

At a market cap of $150 billion, TD Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is Canada’s second-largest bank. The bank also has a strong presence in the U.S., ranking in the top-10 based on total asset size. 

Year to date, shares of the Canadian stock are up a market-beating 15%. While that growth is impressive, it’s not the only reason I’ve got the bank on my watch list.

TD Bank owns a top dividend yield, and, as I mentioned earlier, I still think shares are undervalued. The Canadian stock is trading today at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of barely over 10. I wouldn’t bank on TD continuing this growth for the rest of the year, but at this price, value investors have a good chance to earn market-beating growth over the long term.

This article represents the opinion of the writer, who may disagree with the “official” recommendation position of a Motley Fool premium service or advisor. We’re Motley! Questioning an investing thesis — even one of our own — helps us all think critically about investing and make decisions that help us become smarter, happier, and richer, so we sometimes publish articles that may not be in line with recommendations, rankings or other content.

Fool contributor Nicholas Dobroruka has no position in any of the stocks mentioned.

More on Tech Stocks

Businessman holding AI cloud
Tech Stocks

Could Investing $20,000 in Nvidia Make You a Millionaire?

Nvidia stock has made investors millionaires in the last 10 years. Is it too late to invest to become a…

Read more »

Business man on stock market financial trade indicator background.
Tech Stocks

1 Growth Stock Down 50 Percent to Buy Right Now

There are plenty of growth stocks in the market worth considering, but Shopify (TSX:SHOP) looks like one of the best…

Read more »

Woman has an idea
Tech Stocks

Prediction: 1 Stock That Could Trounce the Market 

The TSX has been favouring tech stocks, but not this one. However, it has the potential to trounce the market…

Read more »

clock time
Tech Stocks

Long-Term Investing: 3 Top Canadian Stocks You Can Buy for Under $20 a Share

These three under-$20 stocks offer excellent buying opportunities for long-term investors.

Read more »

Businessman holding AI cloud
Tech Stocks

AI Will Transform Everything: Investors, Be Early Adopters and Buy These 3 Stocks

Investors looking to invest in companies doing big things in AI should consider these three stocks for their portfolios.

Read more »

stock research, analyze data
Tech Stocks

Forget Shopify: These Unstoppable Stocks Are Better Buys Today 

Should you consider buying Shopify stock while rivals consider a buyout or should you go for stocks with a stronger…

Read more »

A colourful firework display
Tech Stocks

2 Potentially Explosive Stocks to Buy in March

These two growth stocks are destined for many more years of market-crushing returns.

Read more »

edit CRA taxes
Tech Stocks

TFSA Millionaires Are Learning They Can Still Be Taxed

If you day trade stocks like Shopify (TSX:SHOP) in a TFSA, you may be taxed.

Read more »