At Scotia Capital, research is the backbone of our institutional equity platform. And our focus is on Canada. The number of companies and industries we cover and the breadth of our knowledge of the Canadian market is outstanding. Targeted international research enhances our domestic focus.

Our department of approximately 70 people, the majority of whom are senior analysts and seasoned associates, is dedicated to providing you with superior coverage in specialized industry sectors complemented with a high level of service. We spend time understanding our clients' needs and ensuring that our recommendations are suitable for their investment criteria.

Publications

Our top-ranked fundamental, macro and quantitative analysts filter market noise and generate innovative equity ideas. We provide our clients with continuous and timely recommendations on approximately 300 publicly listed companies. We also provide the necessary guidance on portfolio strategy with forward-looking insights on interest rates, currencies and commodity prices. Our Scotia Capital Equity Research team is proud of its excellent track record of providing our clients with the necessary investment knowledge to make informed investment decisions.

Our products & services include fundamental and quantitative research reports, daily investment views, monthly sector research reports, portfolio analysis and recommendations, on-line research delivery, interactive analytics, and equity strategy.

Our aim is to be the first on the street with the most timely and accurate information possible. We publish scheduled publications as well as themed publications that are renowned throughout the investment community as "must read" material.

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Research Delivery Channels

Through SC Online™, we offer one of the most highly regarded online research delivery platforms in Canada, allowing our institutional and corporate clients to access Scotia Capital's research as soon as it becomes available, 24 - 7.

Originally introduced in 1995, SC Online was completely redesigned in 2002 to serve as an even more versatile, efficient and integrated portal for current market insights, and to provide key data and interactive analytical tools, along with industry-leading search capabilities.

New reports are continually uploaded to the site as they become available throughout the day. In addition, research reports are sent directly to our clients based on their delivery preference (mail, fax, e-mail). Scotia Capital is also renowned for its annual Industry Conferences. Our conferences have earned an excellent reputation in the maketplace as valuable and informative.

Scotia Equity Indices

Scotia Capital Quebec Equity Indices
The Scotia Capital Quebec Indices were designed to track the performance of the 90 largest Quebec-based public companies. The Scotia Capital Quebec Equity 90™ Index tracks the daily performance of the 90 largest companies. These 90 stocks are divided into two groups, forming the Scotia Capital Quebec Equity 30™ Large Cap Index and the Scotia Capital Quebec Equity 60™ Small Cap Index.
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Scotia Capital Income Trust Indices
The Scotia Capital Income Trust Indices (SCITI) have been developed to track the performance of all eligible listed income trusts trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). The Scotia Capital Income Trust Indices constitute the overall index and seven sub-indices. The purpose of the SCITI is to track the perfomance of the income trust sector in Canada. It is a viable benchmarking tool for investments in income trusts and for analysts covering the sector.
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Analyst Standards and Disclosures Policy

Professionalism demands that our well-respected research adheres to the highest standards of independence and objectivity. Well before it became a front-page issue, we maintained strict divisions between our investment banking activities and our equity analysis. High analyst standards, together with appropriate compliance policies, disclosure and transparency, ensure that our clients have confidence in the integrity of our research product and processes.

To view our Analysts Standards and Disclosures Policy, please click here. Please note that different standards apply to the equity research produced in Mexico, by Scotiabank Inverlat S.A., Institución de Banca Multiple, Grupo Financiero Scotiabank Inverlat, or Scotiabank Inverlat Casa de Bolsa S.A. de C.V., Grupo Financiero Scotiabank Inverlat.