Benchmark Beaters is a weekly report tracking stocks making new highs relative to their benchmark. Each week we surface new leaders, repeat outperformers, and sustained streaks - objectively and consistently.

Introducing Benchmark Beaters

We track stocks making new highs relative to their index.

A stock hitting an all-time high doesn’t always mean it is winning.
What matters is whether it is beating the market it trades in.

That’s the edge behind Benchmark Beaters.

Why relative strength matters

Instead of looking at price alone, we focus on stocks outperforming their benchmark - Canadian stocks vs the TSX, and US stocks vs the S&P 500.

This helps surface companies where capital is actively flowing toward them, not just rising with the market.

New, Repeat, or Streak - what’s the difference?

Each week, stocks fall into one of three groups:

• 🟢 New — just started outperforming their benchmark this week

• 🟡 Repeat — beating their benchmark for 2–3 consecutive weeks

• ⚪ Streak — outperforming for 4+ weeks in a row

This framework helps distinguish early momentum from sustained leadership.

Why this approach works over time

Relative strength is one of the most persistent factors in markets.
Stocks that consistently outperform their index tend to attract more attention, more capital, and often continue to lead.

Benchmark Beaters is designed to identify those leaders - early, and objectively.

Canadian Stocks (New This Week 🟢)

Haivision Systems – HAI

Theme: Mission-critical video & defense demand
HAI provides low-latency video networking and streaming solutions used by broadcasters, enterprises, and defense customers. The stock is new to this week’s Benchmark Beaters list, driven by renewed demand for secure, real-time video in mission-critical environments. With exposure to defense, 5G, and live video workflows, HAI continues to outperform the TSX as investors reward niche, non-SaaS technology leaders.

Firan Technology Group – FTG

Theme: Aerospace & defense electronics strength
FTG designs and manufactures specialized electronics for aerospace and defense applications. The shares are new to Benchmark Beaters this week, reflecting strength in aerospace spending and improving visibility across its programs. FTG’s relative performance suggests investors are rotating toward smaller, industrial technology names with tangible end-markets and long-cycle demand.

US Stocks (New This Week 🟢)

Cboe Global Markets – CBOE

Theme: Market volatility & trading infrastructure
CBOE operates one of the world’s leading options and derivatives exchanges. The stock is new to this week’s screener, supported by rising trading volumes and steady demand for volatility-linked products. As a financial infrastructure name, CBOE has been outperforming the S&P 500 amid continued uncertainty and active markets.

Occidental Petroleum Corp. – OXY

Theme: Energy leadership & cash flow durability
OXY is a large U.S. energy producer with significant exposure to oil, gas, and carbon management. Shares are new to the screener this week, reflecting strength in energy prices and investor preference for companies with strong free cash flow profiles. OXY continues to stand out as energy remains one of the market’s strongest relative performers.

🔒 See all New, Repeat, and Streak stocks this week - download the full report

Curious about the full picture? See dozens of top-performing stocks this week, along with their sectors, market caps, 6-month performance, and whether they’re new, repeating, or on a streak - all in our weekly PDF report.

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