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Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO)

124.19

+1.52 (1.24%)

as of Jul 28, 2026, 4:05:02 pm Market Open.

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Jul 28, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 30 opinions in the last 12 months.

The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) presents a mixed outlook according to various experts. Some believe it is well-positioned to benefit from improvements in the regulatory environment, strong dividends, and strategic focus on North America and technological advancements, while others express concerns over its lagging performance compared to peers and ongoing challenges in international markets. Issues such as a weaker dividend growth compared to other major banks and a slow adaptation to market changes have been highlighted. Additionally, sentiments regarding the bank's prospects vary, with some analysts advocating for a hold strategy and others suggesting potential trimming of positions. Overall, BNS is considered a long-term hold by some, given its attractive yield and strategic initiatives under new management, despite a cautious short-term outlook.

Consensus

Mixed

Valuation

Undervalued

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WEAK BUY

Has dropped in the last month due to their exposure in Southern and Latin America. Prefers Toronto Dominion (TD-T) and the Royal (RY-T).

BUY

Likes this band. Has been moving sideways. With tightening margins and flattening yield curves, bank earnings are not being helped.

BUY

They are now the 2nd biggest bank in Peru. The most efficient bank in terms of cost/management ratio in Canada.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Dec 22/05. No change.) Still likes it. Now would be a good time to buy.

BUY

One of the more stable banks. Has been under performing of late. The last quarter was a little weaker.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Jan 16/06. Up 1.5%.) Banks are getting a little expensive.

HOLD

Basically moved sideways over the 1.5 years. Had outperformed all the others previously. Have a great franchise, especially in Latin America which they are growing. Done a poor job on the wealth management side, particularly mutual funds and they are trying to grow that.

BUY

Likes it off shore operations in the Caribbean and Latin America. Very well positioned. One of the best managed banks.

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TOP PICK

Likes their Caribbean and Latin America assets. 3% yield. Lowest cost producer in Canada.

PAST TOP PICK

Bank of Nova Scotia is a past pick. It is up 3.6%. She still owns the stock and still likes the stock. It has had solid double digit growth.

BUY

Third choice out of CIBC, TD, Bank of Nova Scotia. It's a good long term core holding.

TOP PICK

Bank of Nova Scotia reported earnings were slightly above, but the retail part was slightly down so the stock went down. Of the big banks it is the cheapest and has the most cash. He likes the management, they are sharp. Best entry point. He is buying at these prices.

PAST TOP PICK

Up 6%. Doing well, but looking pricey now. Wait for earnings to come out before buying any more.

BUY

Best long term investment in Canada. You should have bank exposure in your portfolio. Banks tend to move as a group, and he looks on other banks more favourably but this is a good time to be in. If you don't have any bank exposure, he would buy at $47.70.

BUY

If you have a 2007 LEAP (long term option), you might want to sell it and get into 2008 option. Financials are going to be one of the better places to be for the next couple of years.

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