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• Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC $49.87)
  • $49.87 P/E (TTM): 15.42X Cap: $84.03B
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• EQB Inc. (EQB $101.15)
  • $101.15 P/E (TTM): 14.84X Cap: $3.80B
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• VersaBank (VBNK $20.45)
  • $20.45 P/E (TTM): 21.46X Cap: $644M
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• Real Matters Inc. (REAL $5.92)
  • $5.92 Cap: $439M
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Q: I have the above listed Canadian Stocks in my stock portfolio. Please rate each one as a Buy, Sell or Hold and the your reasons for your rating.

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Read Answer Asked by ALNOOR on September 24, 2025

• goeasy Ltd. (GSY $126.96)
  • $126.96 P/E (TTM): 9.25X Cap: $2.03B
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• EQB Inc. (EQB $101.15)
  • $101.15 P/E (TTM): 14.84X Cap: $3.80B
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• VersaBank (VBNK $20.45)
  • $20.45 P/E (TTM): 21.46X Cap: $644M
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• Propel Holdings Inc. (PRL $24.91)
  • $24.91 P/E (TTM): 11.38X Cap: $980M
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Q: hi folks, thoughts on Q results for Versabank, Vbnk/t & q....stock took big hit on last Q results but recent news/developments seem encouraging??....Chris mentioned stock/liked previously in a podcast....have held for awhile....things look better going forward, or time to cut loose & move on....thx as always, jb

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Read Answer Asked by John on September 05, 2025

• VersaBank (VBNK $20.45)
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Q: Hello 5i
Seems this company is having trouble regaining its money making status despite showing growth in assets.

Consolidated Net Income is way below prior year and barely dribbling higher quarter over quarter. Are they poor operators and more of this can be expected?

What are your thoughts on this investment and how much more time do you think is required until they can get it in gear?

Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by David on June 05, 2025

• VersaBank (VBNK $20.45)
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Q: Could you comment on recent news and new insider share purchases?

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• Enterprise Group Inc. (E $1.36)
  • $1.36 P/E (TTM): 28.09X Cap: $105M
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• EQB Inc. (EQB $101.15)
  • $101.15 P/E (TTM): 14.84X Cap: $3.80B
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• Hammond Power Solutions Inc. Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (HPS.A $158.77)
  • $158.77 P/E (TTM): 24.26X Cap: $1.89B
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• VersaBank (VBNK $20.45)
  • $20.45 P/E (TTM): 21.46X Cap: $644M
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• Kraken Robotics Inc. (PNG $5.78)
  • $5.78 P/E (TTM): 94.5X Cap: $1.77B
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• Zedcor Inc. (ZDC $5.79)
  • $5.79 P/E (TTM): 407.14X Cap: $611M
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• kneat.com inc. (KSI $4.76)
  • $4.76 Cap: $453M
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• Vitalhub Corp. (VHI $9.12)
  • $9.12 P/E (TTM): 171.96X Cap: $567M
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• Galaxy Digital Inc. Class A common stock (GLXY $31.00)
  • $31.00 Cap: $12.10B
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• ADF Group Inc. Subordinate Voting Shares (DRX $8.08)
  • $8.08 P/E (TTM): 6.56X Cap: $229M
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• Docebo Inc. (DCBO $30.34)
  • $30.34 P/E (TTM): 29.01X Cap: $871M
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• D2L Inc. Subordinate Voting Shares (DTOL $14.15)
  • $14.15 P/E (TTM): 18.7X Cap: $773M
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• Westgold Resources Limited Ordinary shares (WGX $5.57)
  • $5.57 Cap: $5.25B
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Q: Hello Team,
Can you please rank the above companies from 1-13 based on which ones you would purchase today, looking for a 2-3 year hold. Thanks.

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Read Answer Asked by Kevin on March 19, 2025

• VersaBank (VBNK $20.45)
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Q: Hello
Would you please comment on this huge miss by VersaBank?
And whether one should just exit this name?

Thanks
Dave

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Read Answer Asked by David on March 05, 2025

• Enterprise Group Inc. (E $1.36)
  • $1.36 P/E (TTM): 28.09X Cap: $105M
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• Dynacor Group Inc. (DNG $5.33)
  • $5.33 P/E (TTM): 10.35X Cap: $223M
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• VersaBank (VBNK $20.45)
  • $20.45 P/E (TTM): 21.46X Cap: $644M
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• Kraken Robotics Inc. (PNG $5.78)
  • $5.78 P/E (TTM): 94.5X Cap: $1.77B
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• Zedcor Inc. (ZDC $5.79)
  • $5.79 P/E (TTM): 407.14X Cap: $611M
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• Vitalhub Corp. (VHI $9.12)
  • $9.12 P/E (TTM): 171.96X Cap: $567M
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• Propel Holdings Inc. (PRL $24.91)
  • $24.91 P/E (TTM): 11.38X Cap: $980M
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Q: Hi Peter,
My new strategy this yr is to buy growth stocks that have done public offerings to finance future growth in 2025/26. Can you think of any other names to add to this list?

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• Kinaxis Inc. (KXS $177.21)
  • $177.21 P/E (TTM): 105.39X Cap: $4.97B
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• TECSYS Inc. (TCS $32.10)
  • $32.10 P/E (TTM): 88.78X Cap: $473M
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• VersaBank (VBNK $20.45)
  • $20.45 P/E (TTM): 21.46X Cap: $644M
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• Docebo Inc. (DCBO $30.34)
  • $30.34 P/E (TTM): 29.01X Cap: $871M
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Q: How would you rank the following four companies at current valuations? Which ones would you be comfortable buying a full position in?

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Read Answer Asked by Schoombee on January 08, 2025

• VersaBank (VBNK $20.45)
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Q: See any reason to not add at these prices? I have a half position.

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Read Answer Asked by Jordan on January 02, 2025

• VersaBank (VBNK $20.45)
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Q: Please comment on earning. Thanks a million.

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Read Answer Asked by Lai Kuen on December 09, 2024

• EQB Inc. (EQB $101.15)
  • $101.15 P/E (TTM): 14.84X Cap: $3.80B
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• VersaBank (VBNK $20.45)
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Q: In March you indicated a preference for EQB over VBNK. Do you still feel that way?

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Read Answer Asked by Phillip on November 27, 2024

• VersaBank (VBNK $20.45)
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Q: Any news on whats happening with Versabank?

Thanks for all the good work.
Cheers, Chris

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Read Answer Asked by Christopher on October 16, 2024

• VersaBank (VBNK $20.45)
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Q: Versabank recently made a new 52 week hi. Is this a company with a substancial growth and profitability platform ahead and one you would suggest as a timely investment?

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Read Answer Asked by Craig on October 15, 2024

• VersaBank (VBNK $20.45)
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Q: With their US acquisition all but effectively locked (only Canadian regulator to go), is this a good buy? For small cap growth over the next year or two?

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Read Answer Asked by Scott on June 17, 2024

• EQB Inc. (EQB $101.15)
  • $101.15 P/E (TTM): 14.84X Cap: $3.80B
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• VersaBank (VBNK $20.45)
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Q: Your comments please on their quarterly results and outlook moving forward. Thanks.

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Read Answer Asked by Adam on March 08, 2024

• EQB Inc. (EQB $101.15)
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• VersaBank (VBNK $20.45)
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Q: I was just looking at VBNK. The company's performance data looks extremely compelling, And also company insider buying is extensive ; more than what I ever recall seeing on any of the companies I follow. Could you please provide me with an analysis of the investment merits of the company. Also could you compare this company for potential purchase with EQB. What would be your preference, or would a position in both be advisable? Thanks.

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Read Answer Asked by John on March 08, 2024

• goeasy Ltd. (GSY $126.96)
  • $126.96 P/E (TTM): 9.25X Cap: $2.03B
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• EQB Inc. (EQB $101.15)
  • $101.15 P/E (TTM): 14.84X Cap: $3.80B
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• VersaBank (VBNK $20.45)
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Q: Hi Peter,
Can you rank (and why) these three stocks for a +5yr hold in terms of risk/reward?


Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by David on February 06, 2024

• VersaBank (VBNK $20.45)
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Q: Can I have your views on the latest quarter. The market seems to like the results. Tnx

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Read Answer Asked by Jacques on December 18, 2023

• VersaBank (VBNK $20.45)
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Q: I have previously asked about VBNK and you were cautious. Can you update the November 2022 remarks based on its latest Q release, which to my non-financial training looked very strong. Thanks for all you do

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Read Answer Asked by John on June 08, 2023

• VersaBank (VBNK $20.45)
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Q: What do you think about this bank's prospects higher in the short term and long term, Team?

Thank you,

Joseph

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Read Answer Asked by Joseph on March 15, 2023