The 5 Minute Investor Podcast

Space Race & Small-Cap Value: MDA Space (MDA), Supremex (SXP), Maritime Launch (MAXQ) | Ep. 2

With geopolitical tensions rising, the European Space Agency is pushing for greater autonomy, creating new opportunities in the space sector. In this episode, Jonathon Brown dives into two Canadian space stocks positioned to benefit: an established industry leader and a high-risk, high-reward spaceport developer.
Then, Trevor Abes explains why broad market downturns are often the best time to hunt for value in small-cap stocks. He outlines a strategy for finding hidden gems and offers up a profitable North American manufacturer that he believes is trading at an excessive discount.
This Episode's Stock Picks:
MDA Space (TSX: MDA): The established Canadian leader in space robotics and satellite systems, well-positioned to capitalize on increased global investment in space and defense.
Maritime Launch Services (CBOE: MAXQ): A development-stage company building Canada's first commercial spaceport in Nova Scotia, offering a potential ground-floor opportunity for investors with a high risk tolerance.
Supremex (TSX: SXP): A profitable North American envelope and packaging manufacturer whose stock has fallen nearly 50% from its 5-year high, creating a potential value opportunity.
Topics Discussed:
The European Space Agency's (ESA) push for new partnerships and autonomy.
How geopolitical uncertainty impacts the space and defense sectors.
A four-step process for identifying attractive small-cap stocks.
Finding investment opportunities in companies the market has misperceived.
Further Reading & Resources:
Financing the future: Maritime Launch secures necessary approval
Unlocking the potential of investing in small-cap stocks
This week's picks: TSX:SXP | TSX:MDA | CBOE:MAXQ
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AI Fraud Prevention (VERS) vs. Undervalued Lithium (ETL) | Ep. 1

In the debut episode of The 5-Minute Investor, we dive into two of the market's hottest sectors: Artificial Intelligence and the materials fueling the green energy transition.
Jon Brown looks at an AI company that's moving beyond the hype to solve real-world problems. He explores Verses AI (CBOE: VERS) and its new partnership to combat telecommunications fraud. Then, Trevor Abes makes the case for E3 Lithium (TSXV: ETL), arguing that the market has unfairly undervalued critical mining stocks, creating a potential opportunity for investors.
This Episode's Picks:
Verses AI (CBOE: VERS): An artificial intelligence company focused on building standards and tools for the next generation of the web, with a new partnership to apply its technology to fraud prevention.
E3 Lithium (TSXV: ETL): A lithium development company aiming to become a major supplier of battery-grade lithium, presenting a value play based on the thesis that mining stocks are currently undervalued.
Topics Discussed:
Investing in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) sector.
The role of AI in enterprise solutions like fraud prevention.
The investment case for undervalued lithium and mining stocks.
The long-term demand for lithium in the energy transition.
Further Reading & Resources:
AI stock struggles with DeepSeek news, partners with Aus. telecom to combat fraud
Mining stocks don’t reflect fundamentals and bargains abound
This week’s picks: CBOE:VERS | TSXV:ETL
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