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Great West Lifeco (GWO.TO)

88.70

-0.19 (0.21%)

as of Jun 25, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jun 25, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 7 opinions in the last 12 months.

Great West Lifeco (GWO) is regarded as a strong player in the insurance sector, characterized by stable earnings and relatively low valuations. The consensus among analysts highlights its solid dividend yield, which varies between 3.5% and 5%, and the potential for future increases in dividends, making it an attractive investment option. Despite some analysts noting it is currently trading at a high valuation relative to its growth profile, there is a general belief that it presents a good buying opportunity given its strong fundamentals. Comparisons with other financial stocks like Manulife Financial (MFC) suggest that while GWO has a lower beta, indicating less volatility, it still offers good quality assets and steady earnings growth. Overall, GWO is viewed positively, though some experts suggest waiting for a better entry point before buying.

Consensus

Buy

Valuation

Overvalued

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BUY

Indirectly owns this one through Power Financial (PWF-T). Quite optimistic with the acquisition of the US Putnam Group.

TOP PICK

(Due to technical difficulties, comments were not available.)

BUY

This is an industry that has been growing for a long, long time. Population is aging and people need insurance. An extremely well-managed company. He doesn't do large cap companies.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Feb 24/06. Up 13.8%.) Picked it as it was lagging a little bit. Would still buy in the $33 range. 20% plus ROE.

BUY

A fantastic performer. Nice, study, creeping higher and higher. Well-managed. Good dividend yield.

TOP PICK

The mutual fund of insurance companies. Very good dividend at almost 3%. Under the radar screen in relation to Manulife (MFC-T).

SELL

ROE has deteriorated. Interest rate sensitive, so it is very important that interest rates go lower. He just sold his holdings.

BUY

Should be good and solid. Tracking up nicely.

BUY

Longer term will continue to do well. Insurance industry is not very expensive and pays a good yield.

DON'T BUY

Dividend of 3.1%. Has experienced problems with its US businesses. If you want to be in the life insurance sector, would prefer Manu Life (MFC-T). Would prefer banks over life insurance.

TOP PICK

20% ROE. Health insurance in the US is a big part of their insurance side. Probably has only 10/12% earnings growth over the next quarter, but with the high ROE and 3% dividend, he can see 15% for the next 12 months.

BUY

It's really done nothing for so long and has been very much range bound. Outlook for them is quite good.

HOLD

His favourite life insurance is Manufacturers (MFC-T) but this is also a great company.

HOLD

Performing reasonably well. Earnings will be based on the market somewhat so can be cyclical.

BUY

Made a good acquisition in the US in order to raise their profile in health services. Has gone sideways for a while.

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