Prem Watsa's BNS Position Overview
Prem Watsa (via Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd/ Can) currently holds 359,100 shares of The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) worth $26.49 M, representing 1.27% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2018-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 29 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Prem Watsa has maintained a strategic position in BNS, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2024, adding 70,000 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Prem Watsa'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 Prem Watsa
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2024 | +70,000 | Add 24.21% | 359,100 | $53.67 |
| Q3 2022 | +42,000 | Add 17.00% | 289,100 | $47.73 |
| Q4 2018 | +247,100 | New Buy | 247,100 | $49.76 |
Prem Watsa's The Bank of Nova Scotia Investment FAQs
Prem Watsa first purchased The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) in Q4 2018, acquiring 247,100 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Prem Watsa has held The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) for 29 quarters since Q4 2018.
Prem Watsa's largest addition to The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) was in Q4 2018, adding 247,100 shares worth $12.3 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Prem Watsa's firm, Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd/ Can, owns 359,100 shares of The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS), valued at approximately $26.49 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) represents approximately 1.27% of Prem Watsa's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Prem Watsa's peak holding in The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) was 359,100 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2024.