Royal Bank (RY.TO)

Great bank, though he owns more of TD, because of its U.S. exposure. RY is extremely well-managed. You can't go wrong owning it. But if RY is too big a part of your portfolio, sell some of it and buy a U.S. bank like JPM. Note: Canadian dividends pay better dividends and benefit from Canada's dividend tax credit, whereas you're taxed more on U.S. banks. He sees more upside with American banks, but check with your accountant and advisor about the taxes first. Otherwise, but another Canadian bank.

(Past Top Pick, Oct. 30, 2017, Up 5%) Sold it to buy BMO. RY has hit resistance. But you can't go wrong starting in Canadian banks by buying RY. Plus, we're entering seasonality for Canadian banks.

(Past Top Pick, Nov. 30, 2017, Up 5%) The TSX is up only 1% YTD, which shines a light on the importance of income stocks. He still likes RY. They put up good numbers recently, like growing earnings by 13%. Their wealth management sector is on fire. U.S. operations are doing well. They're investing into tech--in digital platforms--and taking a long-term view. This is good.

They like the bank at this level. It has only gone up about 1.5% year to date. Earnings have come in better than expected, reporting an increase of 11 or 12% in the last quarter. They’ve raised their dividend. About 25% of their revenues come from the US and growth from services to high net worth individuals is coming through. She expects dividends to increase proportionately to earnings, about 10% this year. Yield 3.8%. (Analysts’ price target is $111.75)

(A Top Pick October 23/17 Up 6%) The Canadian banking sector has gone sideways for much of the year. He still recommends holding it. The Canadian sector remains an oligopoly.

Chart is steady, cruising up. Not erratic at all. Don't sell this. One of the best Canadian banks.

They just had a great quarter. Can’t go wrong with the Canadian banks. Dividends are hiked every couple of quarters. They are legislative profit centres. Royal has industry leading franchises everywhere. They are dominant. Tough to find a good entry point because price is up there.

(Past Top Pick, July 21, 2017, Up 15%) Earnings today were quite encouraging. Good growth within wealth management. RY has re-established its premium multiple among its peers.

( A top pick June 6/18, up 4%) The banks were beaten up beginning of the year. This is a play into the fall. He has a 1 year target of $110.00 and if it reaches that, might want to consider taking profits.

Any of the big chartered banks are a good long-term investment. Royal is further down his list. Prefers TD and BNS, because they’ve been quicker to move offshore. One of largest asset management companies. Slow to adopt trends. Moving into ETFs solves one of those problems.

(A top pick August 16/17, up 13%) Have held for a long time. They like it and are buying it for new money. Housing market is a concern, but the mortgage market is manageable. Royal is very diversified, 23% or their revenues come from the US. This is one of their favourite banks.

Canadian and US banks have not done well this year. The problem is the flattening of the yield curve. Canadian banks are an oligopoly--they can print money. Seasonality is October. Wait.

If you have had it for 10 to 20 years then it is perpetual. As for share splits, they are almost meaningless now.

One of of three Canadian banks he owns and is long-dominated. It's at a premium valuation now and pays a slightly lower dividend, but this is a good investment long-term. It can withstand shocks to the markets which could happen in the next few years. He's certainly not selling any of his shares.

Canadian banks just reported an amazing quarter, but the stocks did nothing. Stocks go in and out of fashion, but their dividends are growing and they're buying back stock. Everyone is worried about a housing correction, but we may just
gotten out of it. He loves the Canadian banks.