Top 7 Canadian Bank Stocks that Pay Dividends

(A Top Pick Oct 23/17, Down 2%) You are sitting on a nice yield while you are waiting. He likes it and thinks you could buy it in here. (Rick Stuchberry)

It is the 9th or 10th largest bank in the US. They are more retail focused in the US. They have a stake in Ameritrade. Earnings coming up should be fairly robust. (Michael Simpson, CFA)

It has lagged the banking group. In 2018 they were busy doing acquisitions in south America. They have a good focus on costs. They will integrate their acquisitions. This is a good time to get in. (Analysts’ price target is $81.78) (Michael Simpson, CFA)

Rotation from small-cap banks into large ones? He doesn't see a correlation. BMO itself was the highest flyer in 2018 until it got hit hard in Q4, and now it's back in the middle of the big 5 Canadian banks. He's been gradually selling off BMO (he owns 4 of the 5 banks). BMO is…

Valuation in the bank group is compelling. Only one with yield over 5%. Trading at 1.4x book, strong balance sheet. Negative has always been that it's domestic, and more exposed to the mortgage market. If your outlook is longer term, and you want the dividend, it's a good buy today. (Michael Sprung)

(A Top Pick Jan 26/18, Down 2%) Q4 was strong, capping off a great year. They had sector-leading ROE at 18.5%. Still trades at a discount to peers. Earnings will grow 7%, but Canadian debt is a worry. You can buy it now. (Greg Newman)

Smaller-tier Canadian bank. Don't fool around, own one of the top-quality banks instead. Declining loan growth, issues with mortgages, which impacted the balance sheet, and it's in the penalty box. Earnings are not growing at the moment. Sell, and buy National or TD or any of the others. (Barry Schwartz)

A good bank, but he questions if it's best in breed. Best in breed involves dominant industry position, sustainable competitive advantage, very strong management, high margins and ROC. There are better examples in the banking industry. Not very diversified geographically. Wealth management, insurance, and capital markets are voids in its portfolio. (Brian Madden)