Ray Dalio's BNS Position Overview
Ray Dalio (via Bridgewater Associates, Lp) currently holds 23,024 shares of The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) worth $1.7 M, representing 0.01% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2017-Q2, this medium-term investment has been held for 19 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Ray Dalio has maintained a strategic position in BNS, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2018, adding 369,236 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2020, reducing 405,297 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Ray Dalio's The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Trades by Ray Dalio
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -6,740 | Reduce 22.64% | 23,024 | $73.85 |
| Q3 2025 | +11,025 | Add 58.83% | 29,764 | $64.68 |
| Q2 2025 | -133,317 | Reduce 87.68% | 18,739 | $55.19 |
| Q1 2025 | +14,625 | Add 10.64% | 152,056 | $47.41 |
| Q4 2024 | +55,202 | Add 67.13% | 137,431 | $53.67 |
| Q3 2024 | +82,229 | New Buy | 82,229 | $54.55 |
| Q2 2020 | -405,297 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2020 | -6,240 | Reduce 1.52% | 405,297 | $40.38 |
| Q4 2019 | -4,490 | Reduce 1.08% | 411,537 | $56.56 |
| Q1 2019 | -93,515 | Reduce 18.35% | 416,027 | $53.25 |
| Q4 2018 | -97,399 | Reduce 16.05% | 509,542 | $49.83 |
| Q3 2018 | +86,174 | Add 16.55% | 606,941 | $59.56 |
| Q2 2018 | +369,236 | Add 243.67% | 520,767 | $56.59 |
| Q1 2018 | -3,162 | Reduce 2.04% | 151,531 | $61.56 |
| Q4 2017 | -99,625 | Reduce 39.17% | 154,693 | $64.74 |
| Q2 2017 | +254,318 | New Buy | 254,318 | $60.07 |
Ray Dalio's The Bank of Nova Scotia Investment FAQs
Ray Dalio first purchased The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) in Q2 2017, acquiring 254,318 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Ray Dalio has held The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) for 19 quarters since Q2 2017.
Ray Dalio's largest addition to The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) was in Q2 2018, adding 520,767 shares worth $29.47 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Ray Dalio's firm, Bridgewater Associates, Lp, owns 23,024 shares of The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS), valued at approximately $1.7 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) represents approximately 0.01% of Ray Dalio's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Ray Dalio's peak holding in The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) was 606,941 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2018.