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Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO)

127.29

-0.71 (0.55%)

as of Sep 9, 2026, 8:00:01 pm Market Open.

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Sep 9, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 23 opinions in the last 12 months.

The reviews regarding the Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) present a mixed view among experts. While some highlight its attractive valuation and the potential for earnings growth, particularly due to improvements in operations and the strategic shift towards North America, others express concerns about its weaker performance relative to peers like Royal Bank of Canada (RY). There are apprehensions regarding its exposure to Caribbean markets and uncertainty surrounding its international strategies. Despite its high dividend yield, some analysts suggest it may not be the best choice compared to other Canadian banks, mentioning that it struggles with loan growth and credit quality issues. Overall, experts acknowledge potential for the long-term but recommend cautious positioning.

Consensus

Cautious

Valuation

Fair Value

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TOP PICK

An extremely well run bank. Likes their international diversification. It’s the most over capitalized bank, i.e. it has $5 to $6 billion in excess capital. With the dividend tax credit, this is a really attractive investment.

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PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Oct 11/05. Up 10%.) The best managed of the banks.

TOP PICK

Buying $20 billion of loans from GMAC (General Motors). Also buying Peru's Banco Wiese Sudameris for $390 million is in line with their Latin America views.

BUY

Stock got a little ahead of itself and has pulled back a bit. The long term story is intact. Reasonable value at this price.

WAIT

His favourite among the Canadian banks and thinks their earnings are going to be good. Have the best branch operations in Canada. Also likes their Latin American operations. Expects their dividends to rise moderately. That being said, they are at an all time high, so it doesn't look cheap. Would wait for their earnings to come out.

BUY

This is a keeper. If we had a recession in 2006, that would be the major risk for the banks. (He doesn't forcast that but a slower type of economy.)

BUY

Positive on bank stocks because they are very solid companies in Canada. The National (NA-T) is his first choice, but likes this one with its international play..

BUY

In the short term, with moves in interest rates, it will probably be a lackluster performer, but at the same time you are collecting a good dividend.

BUY

If you're into market timing, you could sit on your cash here and look for $40/41. A good choice in banks. Has managed to avoid all the pitfalls that other banks have fallen into. Has foreign exposure. Good solid management.

TOP PICK

Earning a return on equity of about 20%. Dividend has been consistantly increased. Very well positioned internationally. Relatively safe place to be. 3% dividend.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick June 23/05. Up 5.5%.) Thinks it will do some catch up to the other banks. The best managed bank with terrific efficiency.

HOLD

The sector does very well from the end of September to the end of December. This one has hit an all time high. Looks great on the charts.

DON'T BUY

Canadian banks are puzzling him a little. They've hung in very well while some of the US banks have made 52 week lows in the last couple of weeks. The Cdn banks' strength indicates a little bit of a risk. If his forcasts of the markets turning down next year are right, expect the banks to suffer a bit of a pullback. Expect Scotia to hit some resistance very shortly.

BUY

A very solid bank. Has underperformed a lot of the other banks in the last little while. Has a lot of excess capital and if you take this out, it is probably one of the cheaper ones around. Would like to see them use this as a share buy back or pay it out to shareholders. Good franchise in Latin America.

BUY

Lagging other banks, because people perceive it to be expensive from a multiple perspective. Have lots of excess capital and if you take this off the stock price, it is actually one of the cheaper banks in the country. Great franchice in Latin America and in Canada.

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