Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s BNS Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech)) currently holds 388,700 shares of The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) worth $28.64 M, representing 0.04% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 50 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a long-term strategic position in BNS, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2022, adding 1.62 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2020, reducing 1.48 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'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 Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -510,900 | Reduce 56.79% | 388,700 | $73.69 |
| Q3 2025 | +88,100 | Add 10.86% | 899,600 | $64.65 |
| Q2 2025 | +811,500 | New Buy | 811,500 | $55.27 |
| Q1 2025 | -218,200 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2024 | +190,400 | Add 684.89% | 218,200 | $53.72 |
| Q3 2024 | +27,800 | New Buy | 27,800 | $54.49 |
| Q1 2024 | -60,100 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2023 | -145,700 | Reduce 70.80% | 60,100 | $48.69 |
| Q3 2023 | -107,800 | Reduce 34.38% | 205,800 | $44.91 |
| Q2 2023 | +313,600 | New Buy | 313,600 | $0.05 |
| Q1 2023 | -497,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2022 | -1.41 M | Reduce 73.87% | 497,000 | $0.05 |
| Q3 2022 | +1.62 M | Add 570.73% | 1.9 M | $47.56 |
| Q2 2022 | +221,300 | Add 355.22% | 283,600 | $59.20 |
| Q1 2022 | +46,200 | Add 286.96% | 62,300 | $71.72 |
| Q4 2021 | +16,100 | New Buy | 16,100 | $71.68 |
| Q3 2021 | -437,300 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2021 | +338,000 | Add 340.38% | 437,300 | $64.96 |
| Q1 2021 | -904,994 | Reduce 90.11% | 99,300 | $62.55 |
| Q4 2020 | -1.3 M | Reduce 56.47% | 1 M | $54.04 |
| Q3 2020 | -1.48 M | Reduce 39.11% | 2.31 M | $41.51 |
| Q2 2020 | +358,900 | Add 10.46% | 3.79 M | $41.26 |
| Q1 2020 | -1.31 M | Reduce 27.60% | 3.43 M | $40.60 |
| Q4 2019 | +146,800 | Add 3.20% | 4.74 M | $56.49 |
| Q3 2019 | +322,300 | Add 7.55% | 4.59 M | $56.85 |
| Q2 2019 | +358,200 | Add 9.16% | 4.27 M | $54.33 |
| Q1 2019 | +795,900 | Add 25.55% | 3.91 M | $53.28 |
| Q4 2018 | +578,000 | Add 22.79% | 3.11 M | $49.87 |
| Q3 2018 | +619,114 | Add 32.29% | 2.54 M | $59.63 |
| Q2 2018 | +685,086 | Add 55.59% | 1.92 M | $57.22 |
| Q1 2018 | +579,700 | Add 88.83% | 1.23 M | $61.70 |
| Q4 2017 | -52,800 | Reduce 7.49% | 652,600 | $64.53 |
| Q3 2017 | +141,500 | Add 25.09% | 705,400 | $64.28 |
| Q2 2017 | +58,400 | Add 11.55% | 563,900 | $60.13 |
| Q1 2017 | -164,600 | Reduce 24.56% | 505,500 | $58.57 |
| Q4 2016 | +122,000 | Add 22.26% | 670,100 | $55.67 |
| Q3 2016 | +156,400 | Add 39.93% | 548,100 | $52.99 |
| Q2 2016 | -26,200 | Reduce 6.27% | 391,700 | $49.01 |
| Q1 2016 | +252,900 | Add 153.27% | 417,900 | $48.86 |
| Q4 2015 | -410,600 | Reduce 71.33% | 165,000 | $40.44 |
| Q3 2015 | +169,800 | Add 41.84% | 575,600 | $44.08 |
| Q2 2015 | -852,500 | Reduce 67.75% | 405,800 | $51.63 |
| Q1 2015 | +542,500 | Add 75.79% | 1.26 M | $50.23 |
| Q4 2014 | +256,900 | Add 55.98% | 715,800 | $57.08 |
| Q3 2014 | +433,100 | Add 1678.68% | 458,900 | $61.85 |
| Q2 2014 | -248,900 | Reduce 90.61% | 25,800 | $66.71 |
| Q1 2014 | +71,500 | Add 35.19% | 274,700 | $58.01 |
| Q4 2013 | -391,400 | Reduce 65.83% | 203,200 | $62.55 |
| Q3 2013 | -193,400 | Reduce 24.54% | 594,600 | $57.30 |
| Q2 2013 | +788,000 | Add 0.00% | 788,000 | $53.54 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s The Bank of Nova Scotia Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) in Q2 2013, acquiring 788,000 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has held The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) for 50 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) was in Q3 2022, adding 1,902,200 shares worth $90.47 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech), owns 388,700 shares of The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS), valued at approximately $28.64 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) represents approximately 0.04% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) was 4,737,700 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2019.