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Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO)

122.45

-2.91 (2.32%)

as of Aug 19, 2026, 3:03:12 pm Market Open.

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Aug 19, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 27 opinions in the last 12 months.

The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) is viewed as the weakest among Canadian banks, with varying opinions on its management changes, strategic focus, and overall performance. While some experts acknowledge its relatively low valuation and strong dividend yield, concerns about its Caribbean exposure and sluggish growth persist. The bank's recent investments, including its stake in KEY, have raised eyebrows, with some analysts preferring other banks like Royal Bank of Canada (RY) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD). Despite improvements in its operations and a favorable regulatory environment for banks in Canada, opinions remain mixed on BNS's ability to catch up to its peers. Analysts suggest that while it offers a decent yield and potentially good long-term prospects, caution is warranted amid uncertainties in the credit cycle and economic outlook.

Consensus

Cautious

Valuation

Fair Value

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COMMENT

Think dividends are quite safe on Canadian banks and there is likelihood that some of them will have small increases. The 2 most likely is Toronto Dominion (TD-T) and National (NA-T).

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BUY

Most international of the Canadian banks and if holding for 5 years you should be happy. Good conservative investment.

BUY

Probably his 3rd favourite bank. Has the advantage of being in emerging markets and likes the way they manage these businesses. Great core holding. 4.2% yield.

COMMENT

Preferreds. Not his favourite asset category. There is nothing in it for the investor. They are junior to bonds and you have no say in the running of the company.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Nov 6/08. Up 19.85%.) Still a Buy.

WAIT

The banking sector is rolling over a little. Look at getting back in very shortly. He Doesn’t buy stocks that are moving down.

BUY

They are believes in strong recovery. It represents good value. Risk is their international exposure, but the know what they are doing and understand the risks. It represents an opportunity.

BUY

You wont see a dividend rise until next October.

BUY

One of the finest financial institutions. Core holding for long-term shareholders. Superb management. Well positioned in offshore emerging markets and in wealth management of retirees and baby boomers.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Oct 16/08. Up 14%.) Extremely well managed. Always had a conservative approach to credit and that has kept him out of a lot of trouble. Facing a few headwinds in the Caribbean and South America but longer-term it is well managed.

BUY

Payout is a little high but he thinks the earnings will come back quite nicely next year. Likes the international side, which will be a growth area longer term and a higher margin business. Loan-loss provisions on that side are kind of lagging. Domestic retail is good.

BUY

Bank stocks have rallied while BNS was lagging. Big issue with exposure to Mexico. Balance sheet is reasonably strong. Would not be surprised if bank start raising dividends in the next couple of years.

BUY

(Market Call Minute.) Banks are still a Buy. Have more upside of perhaps 15%.

WAIT

Likes it. But it just went up so wait to buy. Hold on to it for the dividend. Take profits over $50

COMMENT

If you want international exposure, this is the bank to own. He is currently looking at this one. Banks have moved so far since March 31, that they are now just general market performers and probably not compelling Buys. Good yield of 4%.

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