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Investors interested in Banks - Foreign stocks are likely familiar with Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) and Svenska Handelsbanken Ab Publ (SVNLY). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

As 2023 passed with no recession materializing, many investors breathed a sigh of relief, which natively may not seem supportive of targeting high-yield dividend stocks growth. After all, with the economy booming and workers vigorously rejoining the labor market, equity sector participants may eschew passive income for outright capital gains.

Investors interested in Banks - Foreign stocks are likely familiar with Banco Santander-Brazil (BSBR) and Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

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I am always looking to add fundamentally solid businesses with strong balance sheets to my portfolio. Scotiabank has endured difficult operating environments for nearly 200 years now and it arguably has what it takes to make it through this environment as well. The company enjoys an A+ credit rating from S&P on a stable outlook.

Bank of Nova Scotia is one of the largest banks in Canada. The company has been working to strengthen its business, and it's showing clear signs of success.

Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotiabank) is a high-yielding stock with a long history of dividend payments and a solid track record of long-term growth. The stock has recovered from previous losses over the past couple of months and remains appealing for value and income. Despite near-term headwinds, Scotiabank has a strong balance sheet and is supported by a growing capital base and forward potential across segments.

The Bank of Nova Scotia, also known as Scotiabank (TSX:BNS), is focusing its efforts on growing its Canada, United States and Mexico businesses, CEO Scott Thomson told shareholders during the company's investor day on Wednesday. The company plans to allocate about 90% of its capital to its “lower risk, less volatile” North America units and may exit its Central America of Colombia businesses, the CEO said.

A new report from investment bank Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS ) claims that hedge funds are dumping bank stocks heading into year's end. According to Goldman, hedge funds sold bank and financial related stocks for a 10th consecutive week through Dec. 8.

Bank of Nova Scotia has a high dividend yield of 6.9% and a track record of consistent dividend growth. BNS has strengthened its capital position and improved liquidity ratios, increasing investor confidence. Despite declines in earnings, BNS is undervalued compared to its peers and has potential for upside growth in the future.