Top 7 Canadian Bank Stocks that Pay Dividends

(A Top Pick Apr 15/21, Up 19%) Likes the scale and diversity across its different businesses. One of her favourite banks. Nice core holding for income.

Question was on a dividend bonanza. TD has the most excess capital of all banks and owns a large position in Charles Schwab corporation. Dividends should increase incrementally so no dividend bonanza since it doesn't want to have to cut back on a dividend at some point.

Are bank stocks safe again? Canadian banks have outperformed the TSX throughout his entire career. There's fear that rising rates will make mortgages uncertain. But given this correction, you can nibble at the Canadian banks now, one of the safest assets in Canada, since they are protected by law. His favourite bank here is BNS…

(A Top Pick Apr 26/22, Down 5%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with BMO has triggered its stop at $132. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time. This will result in a net investment loss of 5%, when combined with the previous top pick recommendation.

CM vs. BMO BMO completing 16B acquisition in the US. BMO has a much larger presence in the US, whereas CM has the larger presence in Canada. CM has been the faster grower, and he favours it. Execution risk with BMO, especially in a tough market. CM has the better opportunity, but he doesn't knock…

NA vs. BNS Prefers BNS. Refocused, sold off non-core international geographies. Well positioned. Gives you exposure to international and Latin American economies, which may be uneven but represent more attractive long-term growth.

(A Top Pick May 04/21, Down 5%) Lagged the other banks. New CEO. Small, regional. Value play among the banks. For an income-oriented portfolio mandate, rather than a total return mandate.

Tough time when oil was down. Now in great shape. Yield is 3.3%, not as high as the big banks. 9x earnings, below book value. Worth looking at. The world is looking a lot better for the banking industry. It will always trade at a lower multiple, as it's regional.