TSE:GWO

Great West Lifeco (GWO.TO)

80.38
+0.77 (0.97%)
as of Jun 4, 2026, 8:00:01 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 8 opinions in the last 12 months.

Great West Lifeco (GWO) has garnered strong reviews from various experts, highlighting its solid performance in the insurance sector and a promising dividend yield range of approximately 3.5% to 5%. Analysts note that the company is technically robust, reaching new highs with a steadily rising 200-day moving average, although they suggest potential for a better entry point considering recent market dynamics. Many experts compare GWO favorably against competitors like MFC, appreciating its stability and good asset quality while acknowledging lower volatility reflected in its beta. Dividend growth expectations are optimistic, suggesting consistent returns in a challenging economic environment, making GWO an attractive consideration for income-focused investors, despite the current assessment of its valuation at levels above conventional metrics.

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Buy
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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
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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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