BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA (BNS) Stock
BNS has an Alpha Score of 64 out of 100 (moderate), computed on Nov 5, 2026 from 3 of 4 sub-scores. 3 members of Congress disclosed 7 trades in BNS since 2015: 4 purchases and 3 sales, most recently Pete Sessions (sale, Nov 2, 2023). 5 of the hedge funds AlphaScala tracks reported BNS in 13F filings for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026; the largest reported position is Citadel's at $51.65M. Its trailing P/E ratio is 16.1 and its net margin 26.0% (key statistics as of Nov 3, 2026).
What is BNS's Alpha Score?
How it works →Alpha Score of 64 reflects moderate overall profile with moderate momentum, strong value, moderate quality. Based on 3 of 4 signals – score is capped at 90 until remaining data ingests.
Computed from 3 of 4 sub-scores; a sub-score is left out when its inputs are missing, and the composite is capped accordingly.
Computed Nov 5, 2026
A rules-based research rating, not a recommendation to buy or sell.
Which members of Congress traded BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA (BNS)?
Most recent: Pete Sessions (sale, Nov 2, 2023); records start Jan 27, 2015.
| Politician | Trade date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Sessions R-TX · House | 2023-11-02 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Pete Sessions R-TX · House | 2022-02-04 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Pete Sessions R-TX · House | 2022-01-18 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Pete Sessions R-TX · House | 2021-06-30 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Mike Conaway R-TX · House | 2017-09-26 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Mike Conaway R-TX · House | 2017-09-22 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Tom MacArthur R-NJ · House | 2015-01-27 | sale | $1k – $15k |
From STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. House filings as of Nov 5, 2026.
See all BNS political trades →Which hedge funds own BNS?
From 13F filings| Fund | Shares Held | Position Value | Change vs prior Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel Ken Griffin | 595K | $51.65M | +92% |
| Millennium Management Israel Englander | 400K | $34.77M | -10% |
| Renaissance Technologies Jim Simons (founder) | 213K | $18.49M | NEW |
| D.E. Shaw David Shaw | 157K | $13.66M | +8% |
| Maverick Capital Lee Ainslie | 46K | $3.99M | +25% |
13F holdings as of Jun 30, 2026
Explore all tracked funds →What are BNS's key statistics?
Key statistics as of Nov 3, 2026
How does BNS's valuation compare with the Financials sector?
| Metric | BNS | Financials median | Companies in median |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E ratio | 16.1 | 12.8 | 224 |
| Net margin | 26.04% | 20.42% | 210 |
| Return on equity | 11.41% | 12.33% | 236 |
| Dividend yield (payers) | 7.05% | 3.33% | 176 |
Medians over the Financials stocks whose key statistics were refreshed in the last 35 days (newest Nov 7, 2026). P/E excludes loss-making companies.
BNS price chart
Powered by TradingViewWhat does BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA do?
Bank of Nova Scotia is a global financial services provider headquartered in Toronto, Canada, founded in 1832. The bank offers comprehensive financial products and services across personal, commercial, corporate, and investment banking segments. Its service portfolio includes debit and credit cards, chequing and savings accounts, investments, mortgages, loans, insurance, and wealth management solutions for individual clients. For businesses and corporations, the bank provides retail automotive financing, corporate and investment banking, capital markets services, and private banking solutions. Bank of Nova Scotia operates through four major business segments: Canadian Banking, which serves its domestic market; International Banking, with significant presence in Latin America, the Caribbean, Central America, and other regions; Global Wealth Management, offering advisory and wealth services; and Global Banking and Markets, providing corporate and capital markets solutions. The bank maintains substantial assets and serves millions of customers across multiple countries, positioning itself as a key player in the North American and international financial services industry.