📊 Market Capitalization of Canada's Big 6 Banks
Despite paying out significant dividends, the market capitalization of 4 out of the 6 Big Banks in Canada has more than doubled over the past decade.
📈The market capitalization of National Bank, CIBC, RBC, and BMO has grown by 202%, 146%, 142%, and 122% respectively over the past 10 years.
🔹 Understanding Market Capitalization
Market capitalization reflects a company’s total market value and is calculated by multiplying the current share price by the total number of outstanding shares. Several factors can influence changes in market capitalization, including:
- A. Financial results
- B. Future growth potential
- C. Market sentiment and investor perception
- D. Overall sector performance
- E. Raising capital for investment by issuing new shares
- F. Mergers and acquisitions (M&A)
💡 Strategic Growth Through M&A:
Many Canadian banks have actively used mergers and acquisitions as a strategy to enhance their market value and expand their footprint.
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