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Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO)

123.30

-2.07 (1.65%)

as of Aug 19, 2026, 2:43:54 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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BUY

Likes their international exposure. There is no other bank globally that has the kind of exposure to rapidly expanding Latin America. Growth is going to happen in emerging economies first.

COMMENT

Trouble breaking through its resistance level of $36.86. Yield of 6.5%. Would start accumulating this at around the $32- $34 level. Exit the position at $30.

BUY

Becoming a little more favourable to this bank. Has pulled back on concerns of the Mexican market and their emerging market strategy. This has been overly discounted in the share price.

PAST TOP PICK

(Top Pick Apr 15/08, Down 18.14%) Still like it. Over next couple of years we will see much better pricing. Historically they have always had one of the strongest credit disciplines. On the down side, they have a lot of exposure to the Caribbean, which will be impacted by a downturn in tourism. They have less exposure to the US compared to other Canadian Banks.

DON'T BUY

International exposure that they have will pay off long term but it has impacted their loan losses. Would prefer banks.

BUY

Market Call Minute. Favorite Canadian bank. If you can lock in the dividend yield, you’ll be happy forever.

TOP PICK

Thinks it is being punished a little more than it should be for its Latin American and South American operations. A conservative bank that has never really got itself into trouble. 6.1% yield.

COMMENT

You should understand that in this economic and financial turmoil, it becomes increasingly difficult for analysts to get projections right. However looking out 3 years, he feels dividends are safe.

TOP PICK

Long the stock and Short the March $34 Call Option. Likes predictability of Canadian banks. Doesn't think there's a lot of upside in the banks. Factoring in the Call premium plus 6% dividend yield it gives you a nice healthy cash flow stream.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick March 18/08. Down 30.9%.) Starting to come up with all the banks.

TOP PICK

One of the more conservatively run banks. On a relative basis, they don't have a lot of exposure in the US. Came out a little bit ahead on their last quarter. 6.5% yield.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Feb 26/08. Down 47.2%.) Well-managed company and he will ride it out.

TOP PICK

Lowest exposure to US retail. Has exposure to emerging markets in Latin America and Thailand. 6.5% dividend. Increasing their wealth management exposure through their CI Funds, which they recently acquired.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Feb 4/08. Down 32%.)

COMMENT

Two-year outlook is probably good for any of the Canadian banks. The challenge and risk with this bank is their Latin American exposure. (See Top Picks.)

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