Forget Reddit Stocks: Buy These 3 Unbeatable TSX Tech Stocks Instead

Instead of increasing your risks by investing in Reddit stocks, you can buy these three amazing Canadian tech stocks today.

The recent massive rally in some meme stocks has become one of the hottest topics among stock investors lately. A handful of stocks like BlackBerry, GameStop, AMC Entertainment, and Clover Health saw a sharp rally earlier this month. Unfortunately, the rally in most of these Reddit stocks has seemingly run out of steam for now, as most of these stocks saw sharp losses in the last few sessions.

Reddit stocks

The rally in these stocks picked pace earlier this year after being widely discussed on Reddit’s WallStreetBets group. The users of this subreddit apparently tried to go against institutional short-sellers and started consistently buying the stocks of selected companies — triggering a sharp rally.

But the recent sharp drop in these Reddit stocks once again demonstrated why buying stocks based on Reddit trading frenzy is too risky. It certainly isn’t something that retail investors with low to medium risk appetites should consider. However, it doesn’t mean small retail investors shouldn’t expect good returns. They can buy some cheap stocks with good fundamentals for the long term to get handsome returns. Fundamentally strong stocks could even beat most of these Reddit stocks in the long term, I believe.

Here are three Canadian tech stocks with solid fundamentals that you can buy today.

Lightspeed POS stock

Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) stock is one of my favourite Canadian tech stocks to buy right now. The stock hasn’t seen much appreciation this year, as it’s currently trading with only 0.3% year-to-date gains after posting solid 149% gains last year.

Lightspeed mainly focuses on providing its cloud-based, omnichannel commerce platform to small- and medium-sized businesses. These solutions make it easier for businesses to sell their products online, manage operations, engage with consumers, and accept payments. In its fiscal year 2021 (ended in March 2021), Lightspeed’s revenue rose by 84% compared to the previous fiscal year. Its sales growth rate is expected to increase further as analysts expect its sales to more than double in the ongoing fiscal year. Long-term investors can buy its stock right now before it starts rallying again.

Shopify stock

Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is another tech stock that you may consider adding to your portfolio right now. Despite the ongoing strong trend in its financials, its stock has underperformed the broader market in 2021 so far. The stock is currently trading with 8% year-to-date gains — much lower compared to more than 15% gains in the TSX Composite Index.

Shopify registered 110% YoY (year-over-year) growth in its revenue in the first quarter. Its subscription solutions sales rose by 71%, and merchant solutions sales jumped by 137% YoY for the quarter. While the company’s near-term sales growth may slow a bit in the coming quarters, its long-term financial growth outlook remains solid.

Open Text stock

Open Text (TSX:OTEX)(NASDAQ:OTEX) is a Waterloo-based enterprise software company. Its information management solutions help companies gain business insights and take the right decisions at the right time.

Despite COVID-19-related challenges, the demand for Open Text’s software solutions remained stable, as its revenues have consistently been rising for the last seven quarters in a row. Analysts expect the company’s adjusted net profit margin to expand to 27.2% in the fiscal year 2021 compared to 25.2% in the fiscal year 2020.

The shares of Open Text have also underperformed the broader market this year and trading with just 4.3% year-to-date gains. Long-term investors can buy its stock right now before it starts rallying again.

This article represents the opinion of the writer, who may disagree with the “official” recommendation position of a Motley Fool premium service or advisor. We’re Motley! Questioning an investing thesis — even one of our own — helps us all think critically about investing and make decisions that help us become smarter, happier, and richer, so we sometimes publish articles that may not be in line with recommendations, rankings or other content.

The Motley Fool owns shares of and recommends Lightspeed POS Inc and Shopify. The Motley Fool recommends BlackBerry, OPEN TEXT CORP, and Open Text and recommends the following options: long January 2023 $1,140 calls on Shopify and short January 2023 $1,160 calls on Shopify. Fool contributor Jitendra Parashar has no position in any of the stocks mentioned.

More on Tech Stocks

investment research
Tech Stocks

Is OpenText Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold for 2025?

Is OpenText stock poised for a 2025 comeback? AI ambitions, a 3.8% yield, and cash flow power make it a…

Read more »

The virtual button with the letters AI in a circle hovering above a keyboard, about to be clicked by a cursor.
Tech Stocks

Emerging Canadian AI Companies With Big Potential

These tech stocks are paving the way to an AI-filled future, but still offer enough growth ahead for a strong…

Read more »

Young Boy with Jet Pack Dreams of Flying
Tech Stocks

Is Constellation Software Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold for 2025?

CSU stock has long been a strong option for high growth, high value stocks. But are there now too many…

Read more »

An investor uses a tablet
Tech Stocks

Canadian Tech Stocks to Buy Now for Future Gains

Not all tech stocks are created equal. In fact, these three are valuable options every investor should consider.

Read more »

dividend growth for passive income
Tech Stocks

2 Rapidly Growing Canadian Tech Stocks With Lots More Potential

Celestica (TSX:CLS) and Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) are Canadian tech darlings worth watching in the new year.

Read more »

BCE stock
Tech Stocks

10% Yield: Is BCE Stock a Good Buy?

The yield is bigger than it's ever been in the company's history. That might not be a good thing.

Read more »

Happy shoppers look at a cellphone.
Tech Stocks

So You Own Shopify Stock: Is it Still a Good Investment?

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) stock has had a run, but there's still room to the upside.

Read more »

A person uses and AI chat bot
Tech Stocks

AI Where No One’s Looking: Seize Growth in These Canadian Stocks Before the Market Catches Up

Beyond flashy headlines about generative AI, these two Canadian AI stocks could deliver strong returns for investors who are willing…

Read more »