The Globe and Mail reports in its Friday, Nov. 28, edition that Toronto-Dominion Bank is good for the value-focused investor. The Globe's guest columnist Gary Christie writes in the Number Cruncher column that TD is one of Canada's largest and most diversified financial institutions. As the largest company in Mr. Christie's screen, with a $200-billion market cap and a strong quantamental rating of 66, TD posts a compelling price-to-earning ratio of 10.03, a 3.6-per-cent dividend yield and a 53.1-per-cent year-to-date gain, underscoring strengthening sentiment toward Canadian financials. Another recommended stock on Mr. Christie's list is Centerra Gold, a Canadian-based gold producer with operations in Turkey and North America, and a growing development pipeline. Centerra carries the highest quantamental rating on Mr. Christie's screen, supported by an attractive P/E ratio of 7.99 and impressive performance, up 113.8 per cent year-to-date and 116.1 per cent over the past year. Also notable is DPM Metals, a mid-tier precious metals producer known for its high-quality mining operations and strong execution. DPM delivers the best overall price performance, with a 183.6-per-cent year-to-date gain.