Welcome to episode 23 of The 5-Minute Investor Podcast, where Stockhouse columnists Jonathon Brown and me, Trevor Abes, each deliver a 2.5-minute stock profile related to recent news stories with investment implications. This week, we’re analyzing defensive stocks to boost your portfolio’s protection against economic uncertainty thanks to their underlying companies’ strong operations and leadership roles in essential industries.
This content has been prepared as part of a partnership with Magellan Aerospace Corp. and ATS Corp., and is intended for informational purposes only.
Here is Jon’s supporting material for episode 23:
Here is Trevor’s supporting material:
- ATS proves defensive prowess with a profitable Q1 2026 (Stockhouse).
- Trevor’s defensive stock, ATS (TSX:ATS), is an automation leader working with multinational…


