TSE:BNS

Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO)

132.27
+0.45 (0.34%)
as of Oct 28, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Closed.
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COMMENT
Bonds. All Canadian bank bonds have proved their credit worthiness during the financial crisis. Very solid company. A lot of issues and you have to pick out the details of them.
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).
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
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