Yes, there are a lot of publicly traded technology companies in Canada, including a couple of well-known names.

Canada isn't just the home of oil and mining stocks, it has plenty of tech, life sciences and many other industries. All of the following companies are based in Canada, have market caps over $325 million and trade either on the New York Stock Exchange or Nasdaq.

Research In Motion (RIMM) is a Waterloo, Ontario-based company that developed the BlackBerry. The stock has a P/E of 59 and a PEG of 1.01.

Nortel Networks (NT) is a Toronto-based multinational telecommunications and networking equipment manufacturer. The stock has a forward P/E of 8.5 and a PEG of 2.29.

CAE (CGT) this Quebec-based company, originally known as Canadian Aviation Electronics, is a major flight simulator company, which sells to airlines, aircraft manufacturers and defense. The stock has a P/E of 22 and a yield of 0.30%.

CGI Group (GIB) is a Quebec City-based company involved in the business of information technology management and business process services. The stock has a P/E of 17 and a PEG of 1.17.

Open Text (OTEX) is an Ontario-based company in the business of Enterprise Content Management solutions. The stock has a P/E of 55 and a PEG of 0.91.

Celestica (CLS) is an Ontario-based electronics manufacturer in the areas of communications, computing, consumer, industrial, aerospace and defense. The stock has a P/E of 41 and a PEG of 0.74.

Ballard Power Systems (BLDP) is a British Columbia-based manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cells for materials handling, cogeneration and back-up power. The stock has a P/E of 12.

Sierra Wireless (SWIR) is a British Columbia-based manufacturer and marketer of wireless modems and wide area wireless networks. The stock has a P/E of 14 and a PEG of 0.47

SXC Health Solutions (SXCI) is an Ontario pharmacy benefit management services and healthcare information technology solutions company. The stock has a P/E of 27 and a PEG of 1.42.

Don't forget to check out Canadian Income Trusts, Canadian Bank Stocks and Canadian Oil Royalty Trusts for more stock ideas.


By Stockerblog.com
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