Canadians with $1,000 to spare can invest in the best stocks on the TSX. The four outstanding choices right now come from different sectors.
Utilities
Emera (TSX:EMA) appeals to risk-averse investors. The key investment takeaways for this $20 billion regulated electric and natural gas company are its low-risk profile and steady income streams. At $66.78 per share (+30.3% year to date), you can partake in the 4.35% dividend.
Management recently introduced a new five-year $20 billion capital plan that will extend Emera’s 7% to 8% rate base growth guidance through 2030. Florida is the focus of the grid modernization, gas infrastructure, and technology updates.
Real estate
Chartwell Retirement Residences (TSX:CSH.UN) is a good option for people who want to ride on the long-term demographic trend of Canada’s aging population. The dividend yield (3.01%) is modest, while the payout is monthly. It’s a good deal at $20.30 per share.
The $6.2 billion real estate investment trust (REIT) is the country’s largest operator of seniors housing. CSH.UN has shown strong price performance in 2025, notwithstanding the economic uncertainty. The year-to-date gain is 38.51%. Market analysts recommend a buy to strong buy ratings.
Vlad Volodarski, CEO of Chartwell, believes the robust demand and limited new supply will support the REIT’s occupancy growth and cash flows in 2026. In the first three quarters of 2025, net income increased 18% year over year to $22.2 million. The weighted average occupancy rate in the third quarter (Q3) was 93%. However, high inflation and interest rates impact profitability.
Consumer staples
Rogers Sugar (TSX:RSI) operates a low-growth business but is a reliable source of passive income. This consumer staple stock trades at $6.30 per share and pays a lucrative 5.71% dividend (quarterly payout). You’ll hardly see wild price swings with RSI. The trailing one-year price return is +16.75%.
According to its president and CEO, U.S. tariffs created some market volatility but did not materially impact the sugar and maple businesses. He notes the steady underlying demand for sweeteners. In the first three quarters of 2025, total revenues rose 7% year over year to $963.2 million.
Notably, net earnings jumped 44.4% to $50.8 million from a year ago. Favourable market conditions in the maple segment led to 16% year-over-year sales growth. Free cash flow (FCF) during the same period increased 18% to $87.8 million compared to $74.5 million from a year ago.
Consumer discretionary
Pet Valu (TSX:PET) reported strong sales and profit growth in Q3 2025. This consumer discretionary stock has also displayed stability amid massive headwinds. At $28.30 per share (+13.44% year to date), PET pays a modest 1.7% dividend. The $1.95 billion company is an iconic brand in the pet food and supplies sub-sector of the specialty retail industry.
The business thrives, as evidenced by the 849 stores across the network, including 16 newly opened stores in Q3 2025. In the three months ending September 27, 2025, revenue and net income increased 4.7% and 7.4%, respectively, to $289.5 million and $24.9 million compared to Q3 2024.
Greg Ramier, Pet Value’s CEO, expects robust sales during the holiday season across both physical stores and digital channels.
No opportunity cost
Spending $1,000 will give instant satisfaction but comes with opportunity cost. However, you don’t forfeit the potential growth of that same amount by investing in any of the four stocks above. Think about it.
