The Canadian Investor Ranking Canada’s 30 Largest Stocks (Part 1)
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Jan 5, 2026 Dive into the fascinating world of Canada's largest public companies as the hosts rank the first 15 based on business quality. Discover how Royal Bank stands strong yet isn't in the top tier, while Shopify earns an S for its impressive cash flow and AI integration. Learn about the risks facing TD and Scotiabank, contrasted with Brookfield's complex yet competitive edge. Explore the strengths of miners like Agnico Eagle and Wheaton Precious Metals, along with Canadian Pacific's robust rail network. Get ready for part two!
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Quality-Only Company Ranking
- The hosts rank Canada's largest companies purely by business quality, not valuation or investment advice.
- They use S/A/B/C/D tiers and stress subjectivity and business-model focus.
RBC: Canada's Top Bank By Quality
- Royal Bank of Canada is viewed as the highest-quality Canadian bank with global scale and resilience.
- Its domestic concentration keeps it from unanimous S-tier placement among the hosts.
Shopify As The Clear S‑Tier
- Shopify is treated as the lone S-tier company for its strong FCF, growth and AI integration.
- Hosts call it perhaps Canada's most successful company ever despite past valuation extremes.