TSE:RY

Royal Bank (RY.TO)

290.00
+2.44 (0.85%)
as of Nov 11, 2026, 9:00:00 pm Market Closed.
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HOLD
Canadian banks look a little expensive compared to US banks but, on the other hand, they are in a much stronger competitive position. Mutual-fund sales have been excellent.
BUY
Prefers Toronto Dominion (TD-T) and Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS-T). This would be her third choice. It has made the turn on its US operations.
DON'T BUY
The outlook for financials has been quite good and continues to be good. Used to be the best run bank, but went through a period where it was tripping over itself. The quality of management has been picking up. Has had a big run and is probably overpriced.
BUY
Not expensive. Management has done a good job of building value in the last year or two. We'll be growing their franchises in the US.
HOLD
Had an excellent quarter. Has phenomenal ROE. The operations in Canada, particularly the retail banking, wealth management, capital markets business are all performing extremely well. Not crazy about banks at this time but a good holding.
BUY
The preferred bank in Canada. Always more expensive, but it's always better to pay more for a better company. Dividend keeps increasing. Well-managed. Prefers companies that have better growth profiles then banks.
DON'T BUY
Has recovered very well from a year ago. Still feels their are some longer term questions with their strategy. Have been having better news lately and their earnings have been coming in strong. Pretty well priced. Would consider taking profits if you own.
WEAK BUY
RBC Financial has lagged behind in 2005 because of the problems with their US division. They have addressed these problems and the turn around seems to be in place. It is reasonable value. RBC is her third favourite bank, prefers TD and Bank of Nova Scotia.
BUY ON WEAKNESS
Royal Bank has had good numbers. Recently split the stock. Raised the dividend 12%. Believes it would be better to wait for a pull-back, around the low 90's. In the long term top banks do relatively well. They are big and liquid.
TRADE
Very likely that a stock split will occur. It is a highly regarded bank, top of the pecking order. It could be an acquirer of other banks. Recently bought a little for a client.
WEAK BUY
Expect to see a stock split in the next earnings report or sometime soon. Retail banking is good and growing. Expect to see solid growth in the next 2 years. Evaluation is on the high end of range, less upside. Feels that TD Bank is more interesting.
BUY
Looking for a stock split and a dividend increase. Earnings are good. Worries a little bit about any Enron problems.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Oct 31/05. Up 8%.) Still likes this bank. US holdings are getting cleaned up. Strong retail market in mortgages and mutual funds has been good.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Oct 31/05. Up 8.5%.) Has recovered from its problems in the US.
HOLD
Think the stock is headed for a split in 2006. Now getting up to a level where it is very close to his target. Pretty fully valued.
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