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Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO)

125.36

-1.34 (1.06%)

as of Aug 18, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Aug 18, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 28 opinions in the last 12 months.

The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) is a major player in the Canadian banking sector, yet its performance has drawn mixed reviews from experts. Many highlight its relatively low price-to-earnings ratio and strong dividend yield, with some suggesting it trades at a fair valuation compared to peers. However, concerns persist regarding its management changes and strategic focus, particularly its exposure to markets in the Caribbean and the U.S. Some analysts question whether BNS can catch up to its competitors like Royal Bank of Canada (RY), which is often favored for its stability and performance. On the upside, several analysts express optimism about the overall health of Canadian banks, with BNS expected to benefit from improving economic conditions and strong capital reserves, even as they acknowledge challenges in its loan growth and international operations.

Consensus

Mixed

Valuation

Fair Value

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BUY

Preferred Shares: He looks at preferred shares as a notch below bonds. One of the more attractive asset classes right now are corporate bonds. Yields are exceedingly attractive.

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HOLD

If you have a timeframe beyond the next couple of weeks banks are going to lag the market a little bit. This one has one of the better international profiles. He is not buying banks currently but is holding what he has.

COMMENT

Just came out with a write down but expect other banks will follow suit. Banks’ years are at the end of October so they are getting ready to report 4th quarter numbers. Likes this one. Have a very strong management team. Excellent global exposure and focus on costs. Concerned with their exposure to Latin America and Mexico.

TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Oct 23/07. Down 18%.) People are concerned that the recession is going to spread to their Caribbean and South American markets. Feels the stock has been oversold. Thinks it's the best of Canadian banks. Very strong Canadian branch network. No exposure to the US.

BUY

(Market Call Minute.) Trades at a higher multiple. You have Latin American exposure that you have to worry about but Canadian banks are cheap.

HOLD

(Market Call Minute.) Banking sector is dead water for a while until it is worked out what the profit margins are going to be. Doesn't see a lot of downside anymore but not a lot of upside either.

DON'T BUY

Thinks that the Dow will go back and retest its lows. Economic data coming out in the next couple of months is probably going to be pretty bad. Trades at a premium to the rest of the banks except for the Royal (RY-T). With the problems they are having in Latin and South America she would be cautious.

BUY

A third of their profit comes from Latin America and the Caribbean. May be dropping now because it held up much better than the other banks. Don't worry about the short-term weakness.

COMMENT

(Market Call Minute.) Down to a stage now where it is more of a Buy than a Sell. International exposure is hurting a bit.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick May 30/08. Down 19%.) Has been weak, but not as weak as the market. Solid situation. Good Buy.

PARTIAL BUY

Heavily invested in Latin America so falling because a lot of those stock markets have weakened. Generally Canadian banks are in very good shape. Has the potential to do quite well and this is a time you could start putting money to work with them.

TOP PICK

Their largest holding. Strong credit culture, expect stable earnings, not most exciting, but well managed.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Canadian banks are in much better shape than global. Begin to build a position in this, knowing that there will be volatility.

DON'T BUY

Is interesting because it is te Canadian bank that is the most international. Not a very large exposure into the United States. But you will see some weakening in Mexico and Latin America. These will make it do more poorly than other Canadian Banks, though.

TOP PICK

Dividend is far in excess of 5-year Canada Bond. Feels the stock is a roaring bargain.

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