BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA $60.94 – Toronto symbol BNS

BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA $60.94 (Toronto symbol BNS; Shares outstanding: 1.2 billion; Market cap: $72.9 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; Div. yield: 4.1%, www.scotiabank.com) is the third-largest of Canada’s five big banks, with assets of $743.8 billion.

In its fiscal 2013 fourth quarter, which ended October… Read More

BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA $63 – Toronto symbol BNS

BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA $63 (Toronto symbol BNS; Conservative Growth and Income Portfolios, Finance sector; Shares outstanding: 1.2 billion; Market cap: $75.6 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 2.6; Dividend yield: 3.9%; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; www.scotiabank.com) is Canada’s thirdlargest bank, with assets of $743.8 billion.

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Other big banks look strong, too

In addition to TD (see page 21), we also like the outlook for Canada’s other four big banks. Each has its particular risks, but all are good choices for long-term growth and income. ROYAL BANK OF CANADA $71 (Toronto symbol RY; Conservative Growth and Income… Read More

Our #1 safety-conscious pick for 2014

For the second consecutive year we’ve picked Bank of Nova Scotia as our #1 safety-conscious pick. We looked at a number of stocks this year, including Great-West Lifeco (see right), but Bank of Nova Scotia was still a clear choice. Its shares have dropped lately… Read More

BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA $64.40 – Toronto symbol BNS

BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA $64.40 (Toronto symbol BNS; Shares outstanding: 1.2 billion; Market cap: $77.9 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; Div. yield: 3.9%, www.scotiabank.com) is the third-largest of Canada’s five big banks, with assets of $743.8 billion.

In its fiscal 2013 fourth quarter, which ended October… Read More

Updating our #1 pick for 2013

In our February 2013 issue, we named Bank of Nova Scotia our #1 safety-conscious pick for 2013 at $58.80 a share. The stock has gained 10.1% since then, or 14.3% including dividends. We think it has further gains ahead. BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA $64.40 (Toronto… Read More