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Scotiabank

56.00 USD
+0.05
0.09%
At close Jul 30, 4:00 PM EDT
1 day
0.09%
5 days
-1.46%
1 month
1.32%
3 months
12.04%
6 months
7.98%
Year to date
4.40%
1 year
20.79%
5 years
35.10%
10 years
18.09%
 

About: Bank of Nova Scotia is a global financial services provider with over CAD 1.4 trillion in assets. The bank has four major business segments: Canadian banking, international banking, global wealth management, and global banking and markets. It offers a range of advice, products, and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets. The bank's international operations span numerous countries and are more concentrated in the Latin America region.

Employees: 86,746

0
Funds holding %
of 7,323 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

9% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 151 | Existing positions reduced: 138

0.64% more ownership

Funds ownership: 44.25% [Q4 2024] → 44.89% (+0.64%) [Q1 2025]

5% less funds holding

Funds holding: 431 [Q4 2024] → 409 (-22) [Q1 2025]

9% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $29.3B [Q4 2024] → $26.6B (-$2.72B) [Q1 2025]

17% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 24 [Q4 2024] → 20 (-4) [Q1 2025]

18% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $787M | Put options by funds: $959M

21% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 49 | Existing positions closed: 62

Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for BNS.

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 14 articles about BNS published over the past 30 days

Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
7 hours ago
BNS or RY: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Investors looking for stocks in the Banks - Foreign sector might want to consider either Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) or Royal Bank (RY). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?
BNS or RY: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Neutral
The Motley Fool
14 hours ago
What I'm Watching With BNS Right Now
I have owned Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS -0.55%) for a number of years now. In fact, I recently added to my position in the Canadian financial giant.
What I'm Watching With BNS Right Now
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 days ago
SAN or BNS: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Investors interested in Banks - Foreign stocks are likely familiar with Banco Santander (SAN) and Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?
SAN or BNS: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Positive
The Motley Fool
4 days ago
The Best Ultra-High-Yield Bank Stock to Invest $10,000 in Right Now
Banks aren't supposed to be exciting. They are supposed to provide basic services that help the world function on the financial front.
The Best Ultra-High-Yield Bank Stock to Invest $10,000 in Right Now
Positive
Seeking Alpha
5 days ago
16 Ideal 'Safer' Dividend Dogs To Buy From 70 July Graham Value All-Stars (GVAS)
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16 Ideal 'Safer' Dividend Dogs To Buy From 70 July Graham Value All-Stars (GVAS)
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 week ago
3 Brilliant Dividend Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for the Long Term
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3 Brilliant Dividend Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for the Long Term
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 week ago
3 No-Brainer High-Yield Stocks to Buy With $500 Right Now
Looking for high-yield stocks when the stock market is near all-time highs is no easy task. You need to be selective.
3 No-Brainer High-Yield Stocks to Buy With $500 Right Now
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
Scotiabank Remains Too Undervalued With A 6% Yield
Scotiabank offers a compelling mix of value and income, with a low forward PE and a 5.9% dividend yield. Recent results highlight progress in customer-focused strategy, cost efficiencies, and strong growth in wealth management and Latin America. BNS maintains a robust capital position, with an A+ credit rating, and a well-covered dividend, supporting reliable income for investors.
Scotiabank Remains Too Undervalued With A 6% Yield
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
MFG vs. BNS: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Investors interested in Banks - Foreign stocks are likely familiar with Mizuho (MFG) and Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?
MFG vs. BNS: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Positive
24/7 Wall Street
2 weeks ago
The S&P is Running Hot, But These 5% Dividend Stocks are Still So Cheap
The S&P 500 has been quite a steady rock, demonstrating far more resilience than I would have thought in the face of new tariff threats and rising geopolitical uncertainty.
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