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• goeasy Ltd. (GSY $128.26)
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• Mainstreet Equity Corp. (MEQ $178.35)
  • $178.35 P/E (TTM): 6.83X Cap: $1.66B
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• Kraken Robotics Inc. (PNG $8.69)
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• Zedcor Inc. (ZDC $6.18)
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• Boyd Group Services Inc. (BYD $226.43)
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• MDA Space Ltd. (MDA $39.07)
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• Lumine Group Inc. (LMN $23.19)
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Q: Based on your prediction that small caps may do better than large caps in 2026, which of the above do you think are ready to giddy up ie: best chance for a 12 month return > 15%. Thank you

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Read Answer Asked by Richard on January 06, 2026

• Mainstreet Equity Corp. (MEQ $178.35)
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Q: Hi,

The last question/answer about MEQ was in June. There was something about it on
BNN Bloomberg, and I'm interested in your thoughts. You earlier (June) mentioned debt, but that it's also a potential strong compounder.

I'm interested in your thoughts. A possible purchase today? As well as reasons why or why not, please.

Thank you for your service!

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Read Answer Asked by GeeMac on December 18, 2025

• Mainstreet Equity Corp. (MEQ $178.35)
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Q: Hi Team,

Can I get your analysis on this company and if you think it will continue to be a long term compounder?

Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Keith on June 20, 2025

• Firm Capital Property Trust (FCD.UN $6.14)
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• Welltower Inc. (WELL $183.49)
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• CGI Inc. Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (GIB.A $119.95)
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• Power Corporation of Canada Subordinate Voting Shares (POW $69.63)
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• Bird Construction Inc. (BDT $30.45)
  • $30.45 P/E (TTM): 17.79X Cap: $1.68B
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• Mainstreet Equity Corp. (MEQ $178.35)
  • $178.35 P/E (TTM): 6.83X Cap: $1.66B
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• TIM Participacoes S.A. American Depositary Shares (Each representing 5) (TSU $12.28)
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• Valhi Inc. (VHI $14.45)
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• TFI International Inc - Ordinary Shares (TFII $108.29)
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• Propel Holdings Inc. (PRL $24.32)
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Q: I'm in need of cash. Please place these companies in order of which you would sell first. Thanks.

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Read Answer Asked by Frank on May 27, 2025

• Intuitive Surgical Inc. (ISRG $525.04)
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• Eli Lilly and Company (LLY $1,039.51)
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• UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (DE) (UNH $282.70)
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• Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ $49.81)
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• Tourmaline Oil Corp. (TOU $62.92)
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• Mainstreet Equity Corp. (MEQ $178.35)
  • $178.35 P/E (TTM): 6.83X Cap: $1.66B
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• GFL Environmental Inc. subordinate voting shares (GFL $59.45)
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• MDA Space Ltd. (MDA $39.07)
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• Lumine Group Inc. (LMN $23.19)
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Q: Hi team...what's your take on health care sector changes coming with Trump I own 3% LLY 1% ISRG 1% UNH lly getting walloped due to speculation on what's coming (how bad can it be) do you recommend selling the sector or repositioning the stocks presently own in the sector or do you have a top pick?....Thanks also do you think that this is good entry for CNQ,TOU,MDA,MEQ, GFL,LMN, looking for some growth and dividend return please rate them in order of preference c/w entry target price...thanks for your help

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Read Answer Asked by Terence on May 09, 2025

• Mainstreet Equity Corp. (MEQ $178.35)
  • $178.35 P/E (TTM): 6.83X Cap: $1.66B
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• Dream Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust (DIR.UN $12.90)
  • $12.90 P/E (TTM): 30.51X Cap: $3.78B
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Q: Hi, I know you like DIR ,I have invested in DIR. for an around 3 years in an rrsp and am down a little but has a good dividend.
Would like to switch out to something a little more growth oriented and was looking at MEQ.
First thing would you have any thoughts on whether this is a good switch.
Second would you have a any of your own suggestions to replace or reduce DIR.UN.
Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Brad on April 03, 2025

• Mainstreet Equity Corp. (MEQ $178.35)
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Q: Can you please comment on earnings and the company overall? What would be a good entry point? Thank you

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Read Answer Asked by Clara on February 05, 2025

• Dollarama Inc. (DOL $186.36)
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• Stantec Inc. (STN $137.00)
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• Toromont Industries Ltd. (TIH $182.11)
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• TFI International Inc. (TFII $147.25)
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• Premium Brands Holdings Corporation (PBH $93.04)
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• Mainstreet Equity Corp. (MEQ $178.35)
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• Dream Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust (DIR.UN $12.90)
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• EQB Inc. (EQB $107.50)
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• Boyd Group Services Inc. (BYD $226.43)
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Q: Looking at some Canadian mid cap stocks. How would you rank these 9 stocks for estimated total return potential over the next 5 years. BYD, DIR.UN, DOL, EQB, MEQ, PBH, STN, TFII, TIH. Thanks.

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Read Answer Asked by Dan on February 05, 2025

• Mainstreet Equity Corp. (MEQ $178.35)
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Q: MEQ is down today by 4 % on high volume. Is there any news that might explain this loss. It has been a strong performer for many years

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Read Answer Asked by Lakis on January 08, 2025

• Mainstreet Equity Corp. (MEQ $178.35)
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Q: Please comment on recent earnings. You have been positive on this company in the past. What would be a reasonable entry point assuming you still like it and what would be your growth expectations going forward. Thanks.

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Read Answer Asked by Greg on December 06, 2024

• Mainstreet Equity Corp. (MEQ $178.35)
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Q: What is your opinion on Mainstreet Equity - it seems to be doing much better than a lot of other REIT investments. Is it technically a REIT? Their management seem to be running it very well.
Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Reg on July 05, 2024

• Mainstreet Equity Corp. (MEQ $178.35)
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Q: Can you please provide an update on MEQ and the reasons behind it’s current decline ?

You have been found of it in your previous answers.

How compelling is it at current levels, for a long term hold?

Thank you,

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Read Answer Asked by Karim on June 21, 2024

• Mainstreet Equity Corp. (MEQ $178.35)
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Q: Good morning 5i Team
Please comment on MEQ.CA latest earnings.
Thank you.

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Read Answer Asked by claudio on May 10, 2024

• Mainstreet Equity Corp. (MEQ $178.35)
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Q: To what extent, if any, does the current Canadian housing crisis serve as a tail wind for MEQ. A recent BNN commentator was quite bullish on the company going forward. Do you share this bullish view? If yes, what would be a good entry point.

Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Greg on April 15, 2024

• Mainstreet Equity Corp. (MEQ $178.35)
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Q: Could you please kindly comment on MEQ's latest Q1 report in addition to the following:
1. what might be a good price entry point if you think this might be suitable for a small position in a TFSA?
2. do you have concerns with the liquidity of the stock?
3. is there much insider ownership and have they been buying lately?
4. does this company have a habit of issuing stock?
5. does this company have a lot of debt?

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Read Answer Asked by Ian on February 08, 2024

• StorageVault Canada Inc. (SVI $4.93)
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• Tricon Residential Inc. (TCN $15.34)
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• Black Diamond Group Limited (BDI $16.56)
  • $16.56 P/E (TTM): 28.95X Cap: $1.09B
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• Mainstreet Equity Corp. (MEQ $178.35)
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• DREAM Unlimited Corp. Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (DRM $19.44)
  • $19.44 P/E (TTM): 11.53X Cap: $816M
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• Melcor Developments Ltd. (MRD $16.12)
  • $16.12 P/E (TTM): 8.58X Cap: $485M
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Q: looking at some names where tricon money may flow to.
-notice several bank analysts research reports on tricon have peers :
bdi, svi, mrd, meq, drm. would like your thoughts please.
thank you

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Read Answer Asked by Howard on January 22, 2024

• Tricon Residential Inc. (TCN $15.34)
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• Mainstreet Equity Corp. (MEQ $178.35)
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• Dream Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust (DIR.UN $12.90)
  • $12.90 P/E (TTM): 30.51X Cap: $3.78B
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• Melcor Developments Ltd. (MRD $16.12)
  • $16.12 P/E (TTM): 8.58X Cap: $485M
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• Genesis Land Development Corp. (GDC $3.23)
  • $3.23 P/E (TTM): 5.54X Cap: $185M
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Q: If I wanted to stay in the real estate sector what are your current favorite candidates to re-invest proceeds when selling my TCN holdings

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Read Answer Asked by Ed on January 22, 2024

• Mainstreet Equity Corp. (MEQ $178.35)
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Q: I believe that MEQ announced earnings in the recent past. Can I please have your take on the earnings results and your overall thoughts on how this company will do in the next 3 to 5 years. Thank You.

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Read Answer Asked by Brian on December 19, 2023

• Mainstreet Equity Corp. (MEQ $178.35)
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Q: Hello 5i Team
Thank you for your everyday ongoing learning in every questions I read.
I would like to get your opinion on the earning release today in Mainstreet stock.
Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by claudio on July 28, 2023

• Mainstreet Equity Corp. (MEQ $178.35)
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Q: Hello 5i Team
One of the guest on Bnn Bloomberg yesterday recommended Mainstreet capital.Can I have your thoughts on this company for a 3 year hold .
Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by claudio on July 05, 2023