Buy, Sell or Hold: Sun Life Financial Inc (SLF-T) — Stock Predictions at Stockchase

TSE:SLF

58.98

0.30 (0.51%) 1d

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HOLD

Financial statements not indicating catalyst for share appreciation. No major problems with company. Is one of the better insurance companies in Canada. Entry into the US market has been good. Rising interest rates is good for insurance business.

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BUY on WEAKNESS

A little more defensive than Manulife. asset management in the U.S.

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BUY

SLF vs. ATD'B ATD is doing very well because oil prices are high. Also, they are on the verge of buying a company. Both add to upside. SLF is the best Canadian insurer, with stable, but slow earnings growth. It will benefit from higher interest rates. Buy and put away and own for the dividend. Shares are down 5-10% from last year's high, so good to enter now.

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COMMENT

As interest rates rise, lifecos tend to do better. On the other hand, it is offset by weaker equity markets. It will be choppy. For a trade, you could accumulate here. He owns Manulife instead. Range trade this.

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BUY

Interest rates going up is generally good for insurance companies. Extremely well managed. One of his favourites in the industry. He'd recommend it today. Priced at the right level now. Yield of just over 4%.

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BUY

Allan Tong’s Discover Picks Rising interest rates are an obvious tailwind for insurance companies. SLF Pays a 3.76% dividend at only a 34.45% payout ratio, and trades at merely 10.51x. Its EPS of $6.67 was 62.72% higher than the previous year and leads its peers; MFC’s EPS is $3.54. Read 4 Promising TSX Stocks for our full analysis.

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TOP PICK

Very strong financials and management team. Rising interest rate environment will benefit company. Able to consistently grow earnings above 8-10% goal. Catalyst to increase share price might come from improved USA operations. Expecting dividend increases in the future.

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BUY

SLF vs. MFC MFC is cheaper, better yield. Rising rates are good for insurance companies broadly, and MFC in particular. Long-term chart shows it has traded higher under normal interest rates conditions. Mild preference for MFC.

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BUY

Life insurance in general is undervalued at 8-10x forward earnings. The players in Canada have strong dividend yields. EM focus in Asia and India. Earnings were somewhat disappointing. But longer term, a reasonable investment. His preference is GWO, with more of a mature market focus. See his Top Picks.

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BUY

Had Covid impairment charges which is typical across the group. U.S. side is capital light which the market likes. Also closing the dental quest business which is accretive. Price/Growth is good- growing at 11%. Good dividend. Buy when goes quiet.

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BUY

Billy Kawasaki’s Insights - Billy’s most-liked answers from 5i Research. Insurance companies tend to do well with higher interest rates. Not too concerned with the sector. As long as the economy stays strong, it should be okay. Unlock Premium - Try 5i Free

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BUY

Manulife vs. SunLife He prefers Manulife, though there are concerns about their Asian exposure. But they are selling at slightly over book and SLF higher. MFC also pays a higher yield of over 1%, and the valuation is better with MFC. He owns both and both will benefit from rising interest rates. MFC has been minimizing risk by getting out of their non-core holdings and to concentrate on their profitable businesses, but this demands patience. They are making solid progress as the new CEO focuses on shareholder value.

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BUY

Good dividend growth and profitability growth.

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BUY

Performed well. Higher highs, higher lows. Above the 200-day MA, which is moving higher. Will benefit from rising interest rates. Wealth and asset management is more in demand globally. He also owns another life co, see his Top Picks.

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BUY

SLF vs. MFC Head and shoulders above MFC. Model price of $78.85,11% upside. Nice yield of 3.2%. Seems to be functioning. MFC, on the other hand, has been the same price for the last 15 years.

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Sun Life Financial Inc(SLF-T) Rating

Ranking : 5 out of 5

Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 17

Neutral - Hold Signals / Votes : 1

Bearish - Sell Signals / Votes : 2

Total Signals / Votes : 20

Stockchase rating for Sun Life Financial Inc is calculated according to the stock experts' signals. A high score means experts mostly recommend to buy the stock while a low score means experts mostly recommend to sell the stock.

Sun Life Financial Inc(SLF-T) Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sun Life Financial Inc stock symbol?

Sun Life Financial Inc is a Canadian stock, trading under the symbol SLF-T on the Toronto Stock Exchange (SLF-CT). It is usually referred to as TSX:SLF or SLF-T

Is Sun Life Financial Inc a buy or a sell?

In the last year, 20 stock analysts published opinions about SLF-T. 17 analysts recommended to BUY the stock. 2 analysts recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst recommendation is . Read the latest stock experts' ratings for Sun Life Financial Inc.

Is Sun Life Financial Inc a good investment or a top pick?

Sun Life Financial Inc was recommended as a Top Pick by on . Read the latest stock experts ratings for Sun Life Financial Inc.

Why is Sun Life Financial Inc stock dropping?

Earnings reports or recent company news can cause the stock price to drop. Read stock experts’ recommendations for help on deciding if you should buy, sell or hold the stock.

Is Sun Life Financial Inc worth watching?

20 stock analysts on Stockchase covered Sun Life Financial Inc In the last year. It is a trending stock that is worth watching.

What is Sun Life Financial Inc stock price?

On 2022-06-30, Sun Life Financial Inc (SLF-T) stock closed at a price of $58.98.

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