Introduction
Twice a year I conduct a screen of North American indexes, international benchmarks, and a top-to-bottom assessment of the existing watchlist here at Contra the Heard Investment Newsletter. The COVID-19 Coronavirus has altered the investment landscape significantly with major global benchmarks falling into bear market territory.
As a result, the Contra watchlist has expanded significantly. Today the list includes 701 US names, 152 Canadian names, and 42 ETFs. By contrast, the fall 2019 review yielded 556 US names, 127 Canadian names, and 52 ETFs. Those interested in the fall 2019 review can read