Cliff Asness's BNS Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 3.56 M shares of The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) worth $262.28 M, representing 0.14% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2012-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 34 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Cliff Asness has maintained a strategic position in BNS, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2025, adding 3.45 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2018, reducing 773,280 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness'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 Cliff Asness
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +3.45 M | Add 3120.14% | 3.56 M | $73.75 |
| Q3 2025 | +47,859 | Add 76.48% | 110,439 | $64.65 |
| Q2 2025 | +43,484 | Add 227.71% | 62,580 | $55.27 |
| Q1 2025 | +10,056 | Add 111.24% | 19,096 | $47.73 |
| Q4 2024 | +3,290 | Add 57.22% | 9,040 | $53.72 |
| Q3 2024 | +709 | Add 14.06% | 5,750 | $54.49 |
| Q2 2024 | +5,041 | New Buy | 5,041 | $45.72 |
| Q2 2019 | -730,216 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2019 | -94,286 | Reduce 11.44% | 730,216 | $53.24 |
| Q4 2018 | +52,758 | Add 6.84% | 824,502 | $49.82 |
| Q3 2018 | -773,280 | Reduce 50.05% | 771,744 | $59.56 |
| Q2 2018 | -23,628 | Reduce 1.51% | 1.55 M | $56.64 |
| Q1 2018 | +228,199 | Add 17.02% | 1.57 M | $61.59 |
| Q4 2017 | -535,925 | Reduce 28.56% | 1.34 M | $64.74 |
| Q3 2017 | -335,972 | Reduce 15.19% | 1.88 M | $64.28 |
| Q2 2017 | -587,237 | Reduce 20.98% | 2.21 M | $60.07 |
| Q1 2017 | +686,402 | Add 32.48% | 2.8 M | $58.34 |
| Q4 2016 | +612,800 | Add 40.84% | 2.11 M | $55.75 |
| Q3 2016 | +32,193 | Add 2.19% | 1.5 M | $52.90 |
| Q2 2016 | -89,783 | Reduce 5.76% | 1.47 M | $48.75 |
| Q1 2016 | -155,554 | Reduce 9.08% | 1.56 M | $49.07 |
| Q4 2015 | -39,597 | Reduce 2.26% | 1.71 M | $40.29 |
| Q3 2015 | +148,361 | Add 9.25% | 1.75 M | $43.88 |
| Q2 2015 | +25,475 | Add 1.61% | 1.6 M | $51.64 |
| Q1 2015 | +86,050 | Add 5.76% | 1.58 M | $50.17 |
| Q4 2014 | +1.44 M | Add 2904.51% | 1.49 M | $57.25 |
| Q3 2014 | +49,700 | New Buy | 49,700 | $61.85 |
| Q2 2014 | -9,100 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2014 | +9,100 | New Buy | 9,100 | $58.02 |
| Q4 2013 | -41,200 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2013 | -43,515 | Reduce 51.37% | 41,200 | $57.31 |
| Q2 2013 | +84,715 | Add 0.00% | 84,715 | $53.54 |
| Q4 2012 | +9,586 | Add 0.00% | 9,586 | $57.90 |
Cliff Asness's The Bank of Nova Scotia Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) in Q4 2012, acquiring 9,586 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Cliff Asness has held The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) for 34 quarters since Q4 2012.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) was in Q4 2025, adding 3,556,295 shares worth $262.28 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 3,556,295 shares of The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS), valued at approximately $262.28 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) represents approximately 0.14% of Cliff Asness's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Cliff Asness's peak holding in The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) was 3,556,295 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2025.