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• Kraken Robotics Inc. (PNG $10.05)
  • $10.05 P/E (TTM): 158.0X Cap: $2.94B
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• Zedcor Inc. (ZDC $5.61)
  • $5.61 P/E (TTM): 378.57X Cap: $576M
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• CECO Environmental Corp. (CECO $58.80)
  • $58.80 P/E (TTM): 40.07X Cap: $2.03B
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• EnerSys (ENS $164.48)
  • $164.48 P/E (TTM): 19.95X Cap: $5.96B
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• Karman Holdings Inc. (KRMN $104.06)
  • $104.06 P/E (TTM): 1428.29X Cap: $13.77B
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Q: Could list your top 5 small cap stock picks trading in North America. I do have interest in stocks members of 5i own.

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Read Answer Asked by Dick on October 24, 2025

• EQB Inc. (EQB $108.72)
  • $108.72 P/E (TTM): 17.71X Cap: $3.90B
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Q: Even though it is trying to clean up its structure the price has gone from 108 in July to 88 today.

Are there other options in the financial sector that can offer more growth and more stability than EQB over the next few years?


Sheldon

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Read Answer Asked by Sheldon on October 24, 2025

Q: When looking at the stock portfolios and seeing the company grading (A, B, C, etc.) I understand that these are top level indicators of the company's performance, however, do they also indicate if the current price is a good entry point to buy the stock?

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Read Answer Asked by mike on October 24, 2025

• Intuitive Surgical Inc. (ISRG $482.76)
  • $482.76 P/E (TTM): 59.99X Cap: $171.69B
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Q: What is your analysis of its last quarter? It seems that the market likes what it saw. How do you view its prospects over the next 3 years? thx.

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Read Answer Asked by John on October 24, 2025

• TMX Group Limited (X $49.33)
  • $49.33 P/E (TTM): 32.94X Cap: $13.63B
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• Thomson Reuters Corporation (TRI $130.92)
  • $130.92 P/E (TTM): 29.2X Cap: $58.34B
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Q: Which one would you old for long term growth and dividend?

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Read Answer Asked by Stephen on October 24, 2025

• Comfort Systems USA Inc. (FIX $1,424.46)
  • $1,424.46 P/E (TTM): 47.24X Cap: $49.74B
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Q: What do you think of the earnings announcement on Oct 23rd?

They also increased the dividend by 20%. My notes show this is the 4th time this year they have announced an increase to the dividend (Feb, April, July and October).

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Read Answer Asked by Paul on October 24, 2025

• Celestica Inc. (CLS $386.68)
  • $386.68 P/E (TTM): 37.14X Cap: $42.59B
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• goeasy Ltd. (GSY $38.24)
  • $38.24 P/E (TTM): 2.6X Cap: $542M
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• Kraken Robotics Inc. (PNG $10.05)
  • $10.05 P/E (TTM): 158.0X Cap: $2.94B
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• Zedcor Inc. (ZDC $5.61)
  • $5.61 P/E (TTM): 378.57X Cap: $576M
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• Galaxy Digital Inc. Class A common stock (GLXY $32.20)
  • $32.20 Cap: $12.35B
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Q: hi,
what are your current top 5 stocks to BUY today from the growth portfolio ( in TFSA ).
cheers and thanks, Chris

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Read Answer Asked by chris on October 24, 2025

• State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF $49.56)
  • $49.56 P/E (TTM): 16.77X Cap: $45.48B
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• iShares S&P U.S. Financials Index ETF (XUSF $72.89)
  • $72.89 P/E (TTM): 16.33X Cap: $49M
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Q: Good morning,
What are your thoughts on this relatively new ETF in the Financial sector and are there better alternatives that you would recommend?
Thank you.

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Read Answer Asked by Francesco on October 23, 2025

• Blue Owl Capital Inc. Class A (OWL $9.15)
  • $9.15 P/E (TTM): 87.5X Cap: $13.61B
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Q: Has the story and your thoughts changed much on Blue Owl? Given the recent META deal and Dimon comments?

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Read Answer Asked by Allan on October 23, 2025

• Vitalhub Corp. (VHI $7.82)
  • $7.82 P/E (TTM): 151.96X Cap: $493M
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• WELL Health Technologies Corp. (WELL $4.27)
  • $4.27 Cap: $1.05B
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• Zoomd Technologies Ltd. (ZOMD $0.98)
  • $0.98 P/E (TTM): 4.11X Cap: $95M
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• Kits Eyecare Ltd. (KITS $14.01)
  • $14.01 P/E (TTM): 130.45X Cap: $486M
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Q: Hello 5i
I have several small positions and am considering consolidating them.
Could you rank the following for growth with above average risk tolerance?
Thank you
Dave

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Read Answer Asked by Dave on October 23, 2025

• BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $100.87)
  • $100.87 P/E (TTM): 25.8X Cap: $20.79B
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• iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC $52.75)
  • $52.75 P/E (TTM): 18.19X Cap: $25.79B
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• Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF (VIU $44.87)
  • $44.87 P/E (TTM): 1.18X Cap: $9.01B
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• State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY $670.79)
  • $670.79 P/E (TTM): 26.17X Cap: $675.90B
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• INVESCO QQQ Trust (QQQ $603.31)
  • $603.31 P/E (TTM): 33.2X Cap: $387.06B
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• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ $109.68)
  • $109.68 P/E (TTM): 32.57X Cap: $1.77B
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Q: If a new Canadian investor wanted to get into the North American market and use low cost index investing to achieve both diversification and simplicity what would you consider for such a portfolio. And if international exposure was desired what could be considered as additions for that.

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• EQB Inc. (EQB $108.72)
  • $108.72 P/E (TTM): 17.71X Cap: $3.90B
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Q: Please comment on their announcement and the potential effects on the stock price

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Read Answer Asked by Edgar on October 23, 2025

• QuantumScape Corporation (QS $6.96)
  • $6.96 Cap: $4.22B
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Q: Good day,
By the time you answer my question, the earnings for QS should be available,
Kindly comment on what you see. Positives and negatives,

Thank you,

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Read Answer Asked by Nick on October 23, 2025

• FirstService Corporation (FSV $195.66)
  • $195.66 P/E (TTM): 47.16X Cap: $8.92B
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Q: Your analysis and opinion on earnings please.

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Read Answer Asked by Greg on October 23, 2025

• United Rentals Inc. (URI $745.02)
  • $745.02 P/E (TTM): 19.09X Cap: $46.81B
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Q: Can you please comment on URI’s earnings ? Any optimism or concerns ?

Thank you

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• Whitecap Resources Inc. (WCP $14.66)
  • $14.66 P/E (TTM): 14.04X Cap: $17.41B
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Q: Thoughts on their latest quarter.

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Read Answer Asked by don on October 23, 2025

• Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (UCU $6.07)
  • $6.07 Cap: $649M
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• Neo Performance Materials Inc. (NEO $24.81)
  • $24.81 Cap: $1.07B
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Q: If looking to invest in rare earth companies does either of the above (or any other) look more attractive?

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Read Answer Asked by Theodore on October 23, 2025

• Constellation Software Inc. (CSU $2,595.11)
  • $2,595.11 P/E (TTM): 76.65X Cap: $54.30B
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• SavvyLong (2X) Constellation Software ETF (CSUU $8.60)
  • $8.60 P/E (TTM): 153.02X Cap: $1M
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Q: I see Longpoint has started a 2X leveraged EFT specific to CSU. Can you explain how this ETF works, and where it might be appropriate in ones portfolio.
Also being a new Etf will significant conributiona / withdrawals have any effect on the price of CSU regular shares.
Thanks John

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Read Answer Asked by John on October 23, 2025

• Rockpoint Gas Storage Inc. (RGSI $27.73)
  • $27.73 Cap: $3.62B
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Q: Is Rockpoint planning on paying a dividend?
If so, any idea how much it might be and when it will likely be announced?

Thanks, Rick

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Read Answer Asked by Richard on October 23, 2025

Q: Hi,

You have probably answered this before so apologies if you have.

In general, can you please briefly compare and contrast the following fixed income alternatives?

GICs
Directly held bonds (corporate or government)
Bond ETFs
Bond mutual funds

Thank you so much. Michael

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Read Answer Asked by Michael on October 23, 2025