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Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly With recently reported earnings belaying concerns, BNS is a TOP PICK. EPS beat analyst expectations by over 30%. It trades at 11x earnings compared to peers at 13x and is currently valued at just over 1.5x book value. It pays an excellent dividend (which was increased 11%), backed by a payout ratio under 50% of cash flow. We would buy this with a stop loss at $78.50, looking to achieve $114 -- upside potential over 33%. Yield 4.33% (Analysts’ price target is $113.71)

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Following recently reported earnings that beat expectations, TD is a TOP PICK. As concerns swirled about the Canadian banks, TD beat earnings expectations by over 8% as EPS grew 56% over the year. Loan loss provisions are declining as volume of loans is increasing. It trades at 12x earnings compared to peers at 13x and is valued just under 2x book value. It pays a good dividend (which was increased by 12%), backed by a payout ratio under 45% of cash flow. We would buy this with a stop loss at $89, looking to achieve $126 - upside potential over 32%. Yield 3.35% (Analysts’ price target is $125.73)

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Following recently reported earnings, we recommend BMO as a TOP PICK. Recent EPS beat analyst expectations by 3% and net income was up 38% over the year. Provisions for loan losses are declining, while loans and deposits are increasing. It has also approved a 22 million share buyback program. It trades at a fairly valued PE of 13x earnings and is just under 1.5x book value. It announced a 22% increase in the dividend, which is backed by a payout ratio under 40% of cash flow. We would buy this with a stop loss at $120, looking to achieve $184 -- upside potential over 33%. Yield 3.11% (Analysts’ price target is $183.87)

(A Top Pick Mar 25/21, Up 14.1%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with PG has achieved its $152 objective. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering half the position at this time. We recommend keeping the stop at $139.

(A Top Pick Oct 07/21, Up 21.9%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with KNX has achieved its $60.50 objective. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering half the position at this time. We recommend trailing up the stop (from $44) to $52.

(A Top Pick Aug 17/21, Down 14.1%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with ET has triggered its stop at $8.00. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time. We will look for better opportunities.

(A Top Pick Nov 11/21, Down 10.7%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with BDT has triggered its stop at $9.50. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time. Combined with our previous buy recommendation, this results in a break even net investment return.