Should I buy or sell Bank of Nova Scotia stock right now?

5 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Bank of Nova Scotia in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating and 4 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "reduce" BNS shares. View BNS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Bank of Nova Scotia's stock price target for 2024?

5 brokerages have issued twelve-month target prices for Bank of Nova Scotia's shares. Their BNS share price targets range from $65.00 to $77.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $69.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 54.3% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for BNS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have BNS shares performed in 2023?

Bank of Nova Scotia's stock was trading at $48.98 at the start of the year. Since then, BNS shares have decreased by 8.7% and is now trading at $44.72. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here .

Are investors shorting Bank of Nova Scotia?

Bank of Nova Scotia saw a increase in short interest during the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 24,640,000 shares, an increase of 5.3% from the October 31st total of 23,400,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,620,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 15.2 days. Approximately 2.1% of the company's stock are short sold. View Bank of Nova Scotia's Short Interest .

When is Bank of Nova Scotia's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, February 27th 2024. View our BNS earnings forecast .

How were Bank of Nova Scotia's earnings last quarter?

The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS) posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, November, 28th. The bank reported $0.93 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.21 by $0.28. The bank earned $8.31 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $5.98 billion. Bank of Nova Scotia had a net margin of 10.47% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.87%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 8.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.55 EPS.

How often does Bank of Nova Scotia pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Bank of Nova Scotia?

Bank of Nova Scotia announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, November 29th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, January 3rd will be paid a dividend of $0.7773 per share on Monday, January 29th. This represents a $3.11 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 6.95%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, January 2nd. Read our dividend analysis for BNS .

Is Bank of Nova Scotia a good dividend stock?

Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS) pays an annual dividend of $3.12 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 6.91%. BNS has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 72.73%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, BNS will have a dividend payout ratio of 60.70% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for BNS .

What is Brian J. Porter's approval rating as Bank of Nova Scotia's CEO?

1,585 employees have rated Bank of Nova Scotia Chief Executive Officer Brian J. Porter on Glassdoor.com . Brian J. Porter has an approval rating of 86% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of Bank of Nova Scotia own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Bank of Nova Scotia investors own include AT&T (T) , Freehold Royalties (FRU) , Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD) , Pfizer (PFE) , Royal Bank of Canada (RY) , Verizon Communications (VZ) , AbbVie (ABBV) , Cisco Systems (CSCO) , JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) and Intel (INTC) .

Who are Bank of Nova Scotia's major shareholders?

Bank of Nova Scotia's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Toronto Dominion Bank (1.87%), TD Asset Management Inc (1.34%), Mackenzie Financial Corp (1.30%), Scotia Capital Inc. (1.11%), Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. (0.77%) and CIBC Asset Management Inc (0.68%).

How do I buy shares of Bank of Nova Scotia?

Shares of BNS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull , Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

Does Bank of Nova Scotia have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiares of Bank of Nova Scotia: 1832 Asset Management L.P., BBVA Chile, BNS Asia Limited, BNS International (Bahamas) Limited, BNS International (Panama) S.A., BNS Investments Inc., Banco Colpatria Multibanca Colpatria S.A., Colfondos, Grupo BNS de Costa Rica S.A., Grupo Financiero Scotiabank Inverlat S.A. de C.V., Hollis Canadian Bank, HollisWealth Inc., Howard Weil, Jarislowsky Fraser, Jarislowsky Fraser Limited, MD Financial, MD Financial Management Inc., Montreal Trust Company of Canada, National Trust Company, National Trustco Inc., Nova Scotia Inversiones Limitada, Profuturo AFP S.A., RoyNat Inc., Scotia Capital (USA) Inc., Scotia Capital Inc., Scotia Dealer Advantage Inc., Scotia Group Jamaica Limited, Scotia Holdings (US) Inc., Scotia International Limited, Scotia Investments Jamaica Limited, Scotia Life Insurance Company, Scotia Mortgage Corporation, Scotia Securities Inc., Scotiabanc Inc., Scotiabank & Trust (Cayman) Ltd., Scotiabank (Bahamas) Limited, Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd., Scotiabank (British Virgin Islands) Limited, Scotiabank (Hong Kong) Limited, Scotiabank (Ireland) Designated Activity Company, Scotiabank (Panama) S.A., Scotiabank (Turks and Caicos) Ltd., Scotiabank Anguilla Limited, Scotiabank Barbados Limited, Scotiabank Brasil S.A. Banco Multiplo, Scotiabank Caribbean Holdings Ltd., Scotiabank Chile S.A., Scotiabank Colpatria S.A., Scotiabank El Salvador S.A., Scotiabank Europe plc, Scotiabank Peru Holding S.A., Scotiabank Peru S.A.A., Scotiabank Republica Dominicana S.A., Scotiabank Trinidad and Tobago Limited, Scotiabank Uruguay S.A., Scotiabank de Puerto Rico, Tangerine Bank, The Bank of Nova Scotia Berhad, The Bank of Nova Scotia International Limited, The Bank of Nova Scotia Jamaica Limited, The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company, and The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company (Bahamas) Limited. Read More

Bank of Nova Scotia Stock Price, News & Analysis (NYSE:BNS)

$44.75

+0.51 (+1.15%)

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Volume: 887,269 shs
Average Volume: 1.47 million shs
Market Capitalization: $54.33 billion

P/E Ratio: 10.43
Dividend Yield: 6.97%
Price Target: $69.00

Bank of Nova Scotia MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Reduce
1.80 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 54.3% Upside
$69.00 Price Target
Short Interest: Bearish
2.05% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.38
Based on 15 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: 3.21%
From $4.98 to $5.14 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.29 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

264th out of 680 stocks

State Commercial Banks Industry

42nd out of 137 stocks

2.9

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Bank of Nova Scotia has received a consensus rating of Reduce. The company's average rating score is 1.80, and is based on no buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $69.00, Bank of Nova Scotia has a forecasted upside of 54.3% from its current price of $44.72.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Bank of Nova Scotia has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

1.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
2.05% of the float of Bank of Nova Scotia has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Bank of Nova Scotia has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 15.2, which indicates bearish sentiment.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Bank of Nova Scotia has recently increased by 5.30%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

3.3

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
Bank of Nova Scotia is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 6.91%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
Bank of Nova Scotia does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Bank of Nova Scotia is 72.73%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on earnings estimates, Bank of Nova Scotia will have a dividend payout ratio of 60.70% next year. This indicates that Bank of Nova Scotia will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for BNS.

3.0

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Bank of Nova Scotia has a news sentiment score of 0.38. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.58 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 15 news articles for Bank of Nova Scotia this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
72 people have searched for BNS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 53% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
11 people have added Bank of Nova Scotia to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 120% compared to the previous 30 days.

0.8

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Bank of Nova Scotia insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Institutions
43.18% of the stock of Bank of Nova Scotia is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

1.9

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Bank of Nova Scotia are expected to grow by 3.21% in the coming year, from $4.98 to $5.14 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Bank of Nova Scotia is 10.42, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 120.85.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Bank of Nova Scotia is 10.42, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 54.60.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Bank of Nova Scotia has a PEG Ratio of 1.44. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Bank of Nova Scotia has a P/B Ratio of 1.04. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Bank of Nova Scotia Stock (NYSE:BNS)

The Bank of Nova Scotia provides various banking products and services in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Colombia, the Caribbean and Central America, and internationally. It operates through Canadian Banking, International Banking, Global Wealth Management, and Global Banking and Markets segments. The company offers financial advice and solutions, and banking products, including debit and credit cards, chequing and saving accounts, investments, mortgages, loans, and insurance to individuals; and retail automotive financing solutions. It also provides business banking solutions comprising lending, deposit, cash management, and trade finance solutions to small, medium, and large businesses. In addition, it provides wealth management advice and solutions, including online brokerage, mobile investment, full-service brokerage, trust, private banking, and private investment counsel services; and retail mutual funds, exchange traded funds, liquid alternatives, and institutional funds. The Bank of Nova Scotia was founded in 1832 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

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BNS Stock News Headlines

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The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS) Sees Large Increase in Short Interest

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FY2024 EPS Estimates for The Bank of Nova Scotia Reduced by Cormark (NYSE:BNS)

December 2, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS) Receives $69.33 Average Price Target from Brokerages

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The Bank of Nova Scotia Forecasted to Earn Q1 2024 Earnings of $1.15 Per Share (NYSE:BNS)

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The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

December 1, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Q1 2024 Earnings Estimate for The Bank of Nova Scotia Issued By Desjardins (NYSE:BNS)

December 1, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS) Expected to Earn Q2 2024 Earnings of $1.13 Per Share

December 1, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Cormark Analysts Decrease Earnings Estimates for The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS)

November 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

The Bank of Nova Scotia: Lowering Our Valuation Slightly for Bank of Nova Scotia Following Earnings, Shares Still Cheap

November 30, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS) Price Target Lowered to $68.00 at BMO Capital Markets

November 30, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS) Upgraded to Hold by StockNews.com

November 30, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS) to Post Q1 2024 Earnings of $1.38 Per Share, Cormark Forecasts

November 28, 2023 | ca.finance.yahoo.com

Bank of Nova Scotia Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

November 28, 2023 | seekingalpha.com

The Bank of Nova Scotia 2023 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation

November 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Scotia Global Asset Management makes sub-advisor change

November 24, 2023 | seekingalpha.com

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November 24, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

KBW Remains a Hold on Bank Of Nova Scotia (BNS)

November 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Barb Mason, Group Head and Chief Human Resources Officer at Scotiabank, receives Catalyst Community Spotlight Award for unwavering commitment to workplace inclusion

November 13, 2023 | msn.com

Should You Buy Bank of Nova Scotia Stock for its 7.2% Dividend Yield?

November 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Sarah Bernstein wins the 2023 Scotiabank Giller Prize

November 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Scotiabank Announces 2023 Net-Zero Research Fund Winners

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 10/27 Dividend: 9/29/2023
Dividend Payable: 10/27/2023
Last Earnings: 11/28/2023
Today: 12/08/2023
Ex-Dividend for 1/29 Dividend: 1/02/2024
Dividend Payable: 1/29/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated): 2/27/2024
Fiscal Year End: 10/31/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Industry: State commercial banks
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Finance
Current Symbol: NYSE:BNS
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 9631
Web: www.scotiabank.com
Phone: (416) 866-6161
Fax: 416-866-3750
Employees: 90,979
Year Founded: 1832

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $69.00
High Stock Price Target: $77.00
Low Stock Price Target: $65.00
Potential Upside/Downside: +54.4%
Consensus Rating: Reduce
Rating Score (0-4): 1.80
Research Coverage: 5 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $4.29
Trailing P/E Ratio: 10.42
Forward P/E Ratio: 8.97
P/E Growth: 1.44
Net Income: $5.49 billion
Net Margins: 10.47%
Pretax Margin: 13.77%
Return on Equity: 11.87%
Return on Assets: 0.60%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.52
Current Ratio: 1.05
Quick Ratio: 1.05

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $31.79 billion
Price / Sales: 1.71
Cash Flow: $6.12 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 7.30
Book Value: $43.11 per share
Price / Book: 1.04

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 1,214,044,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: $54.26 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 1.03

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Key Executives

Mr. L. Scott Thomson (Age 53)
President, CEO & Director
Comp: $235.24k
Mr. Rajagopal Viswanathan
Group Head & CFO
Mr. Jake P. Lawrence
CEO and Group Head of Global Banking & Markets
Dr. Michael Zerbs Ph.D.
Group Head of Technology & Operations
Mr. James A. Neate
President and Group Head of Corporate & Investment Banking
Mr. John McCartney
Head of Investor Relations
Mr. Ian Arellano
Executive VP & General Counsel
Ms. Nicole Frew
Executive VP & Chief Compliance Officer
Ms. Meigan Terry
Senior VP, Chief Sustainability of Social Impact & Communications Officer
Ms. Barbara F. Mason
Group Head & Chief Human Resources Officer

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Should I Buy Bank of Nova Scotia Stock? BNS Pros and Cons Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Bank of Nova Scotia was last updated on Monday, November 27, 2023 at 10:23 AM.

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in The Bank of Nova Scotia:

The Bank of Nova Scotia provides various banking products and services in multiple countries, offering investors a diverse market to invest in.
With a history dating back to 1832, The Bank of Nova Scotia has established itself as a reputable and long-standing financial institution.
The Bank of Nova Scotia offers online, mobile, and telephone banking services, providing convenience and accessibility to customers.
Investing in The Bank of Nova Scotia allows investors to participate in the growth potential of the Canadian, American, Mexican, and South American markets.
Recent developments and updates in The Bank of Nova Scotia's banking products and services ensure that investors can benefit from the latest advancements in the industry.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in The Bank of Nova Scotia for these reasons:

Like any investment, there are risks associated with investing in The Bank of Nova Scotia, including potential fluctuations in the stock market and economic conditions.
Investors should carefully consider their investment goals and risk tolerance before investing in The Bank of Nova Scotia.
Changes in government regulations and policies can impact the banking industry, which may affect The Bank of Nova Scotia's operations and financial performance.
Competition within the banking sector can pose challenges for The Bank of Nova Scotia in terms of market share and profitability.
Investors should monitor the current stock price of The Bank of Nova Scotia to make informed investment decisions.

BNS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Bank of Nova Scotia stock right now?: 5 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Bank of Nova Scotia in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating and 4 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "reduce" BNS shares.
View BNS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Bank of Nova Scotia's stock price target for 2024?: 5 brokerages have issued twelve-month target prices for Bank of Nova Scotia's shares. Their BNS share price targets range from $65.00 to $77.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $69.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 54.3% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for BNS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have BNS shares performed in 2023?: Bank of Nova Scotia's stock was trading at $48.98 at the start of the year. Since then, BNS shares have decreased by 8.7% and is now trading at $44.72.
View the best growth stocks for 2023 here.
Are investors shorting Bank of Nova Scotia?: Bank of Nova Scotia saw a increase in short interest during the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 24,640,000 shares, an increase of 5.3% from the October 31st total of 23,400,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,620,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 15.2 days. Approximately 2.1% of the company's stock are short sold.
View Bank of Nova Scotia's Short Interest.
When is Bank of Nova Scotia's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, February 27th 2024.
View our BNS earnings forecast.
How were Bank of Nova Scotia's earnings last quarter?: The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS) posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, November, 28th. The bank reported $0.93 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.21 by $0.28. The bank earned $8.31 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $5.98 billion. Bank of Nova Scotia had a net margin of 10.47% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.87%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 8.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.55 EPS.
How often does Bank of Nova Scotia pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Bank of Nova Scotia?: Bank of Nova Scotia announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, November 29th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, January 3rd will be paid a dividend of $0.7773 per share on Monday, January 29th. This represents a $3.11 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 6.95%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, January 2nd.
Read our dividend analysis for BNS.

Is Bank of Nova Scotia a good dividend stock?: Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS) pays an annual dividend of $3.12 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 6.91%. BNS has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 72.73%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, BNS will have a dividend payout ratio of 60.70% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for BNS.
What is Brian J. Porter's approval rating as Bank of Nova Scotia's CEO?: 1,585 employees have rated Bank of Nova Scotia Chief Executive Officer Brian J. Porter on Glassdoor.com. Brian J. Porter has an approval rating of 86% among the company's employees.
What other stocks do shareholders of Bank of Nova Scotia own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Bank of Nova Scotia investors own include AT&T (T), Freehold Royalties (FRU), Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD), Pfizer (PFE), Royal Bank of Canada (RY), Verizon Communications (VZ), AbbVie (ABBV), Cisco Systems (CSCO), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) and Intel (INTC).
Who are Bank of Nova Scotia's major shareholders?: Bank of Nova Scotia's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Toronto Dominion Bank (1.87%), TD Asset Management Inc (1.34%), Mackenzie Financial Corp (1.30%), Scotia Capital Inc. (1.11%), Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. (0.77%) and CIBC Asset Management Inc (0.68%).
How do I buy shares of Bank of Nova Scotia?: Shares of BNS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.
Does Bank of Nova Scotia have any subsidiaries?: The following companies are subsidiares of Bank of Nova Scotia: 1832 Asset Management L.P., BBVA Chile, BNS Asia Limited, BNS International (Bahamas) Limited, BNS International (Panama) S.A., BNS Investments Inc., Banco Colpatria Multibanca Colpatria S.A., Colfondos, Grupo BNS de Costa Rica S.A., Grupo Financiero Scotiabank Inverlat S.A. de C.V., Hollis Canadian Bank, HollisWealth Inc., Howard Weil, Jarislowsky Fraser, Jarislowsky Fraser Limited, MD Financial, MD Financial Management Inc., Montreal Trust Company of Canada, National Trust Company, National Trustco Inc., Nova Scotia Inversiones Limitada, Profuturo AFP S.A., RoyNat Inc., Scotia Capital (USA) Inc., Scotia Capital Inc., Scotia Dealer Advantage Inc., Scotia Group Jamaica Limited, Scotia Holdings (US) Inc., Scotia International Limited, Scotia Investments Jamaica Limited, Scotia Life Insurance Company, Scotia Mortgage Corporation, Scotia Securities Inc., Scotiabanc Inc., Scotiabank & Trust (Cayman) Ltd., Scotiabank (Bahamas) Limited, Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd., Scotiabank (British Virgin Islands) Limited, Scotiabank (Hong Kong) Limited, Scotiabank (Ireland) Designated Activity Company, Scotiabank (Panama) S.A., Scotiabank (Turks and Caicos) Ltd., Scotiabank Anguilla Limited, Scotiabank Barbados Limited, Scotiabank Brasil S.A. Banco Multiplo, Scotiabank Caribbean Holdings Ltd., Scotiabank Chile S.A., Scotiabank Colpatria S.A., Scotiabank El Salvador S.A., Scotiabank Europe plc, Scotiabank Peru Holding S.A., Scotiabank Peru S.A.A., Scotiabank Republica Dominicana S.A., Scotiabank Trinidad and Tobago Limited, Scotiabank Uruguay S.A., Scotiabank de Puerto Rico, Tangerine Bank, The Bank of Nova Scotia Berhad, The Bank of Nova Scotia International Limited, The Bank of Nova Scotia Jamaica Limited, The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company, and The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company (Bahamas) Limited.
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Bank of Nova Scotia Stock Price, News & Analysis (NYSE:BNS)

Bank of Nova Scotia MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Change versus previous month

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Bank of Nova Scotia Stock (NYSE:BNS)

BNS Stock Price History

BNS Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Social Links

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Institutional Ownership

Should I Buy Bank of Nova Scotia Stock? BNS Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Cons

BNS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™