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The Bank of Nova Scotia

BNS Financials
$79.78 +$0.35 (0.44%)
Market Cap: $98.27 B
Gurus Holding
5
Popularity Rank
#1681
% of Shares Held
0.37%
Net Activity (Q1 2026)
-$40.58 M

Guru Ownership Trend

Guru Analysis for The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS)

The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS), a key player in the Financials sector, continues to attract institutional attention.

As of Q1 2026, a total of 5 Super Investors (Gurus) hold positions in the company, with a combined stake valued at approximately $365.93 M.

Top institutional holders include Cliff Asness and Jeremy Grantham.

Institutional sentiment is currently Slightly Bearish. This is evidenced by a $40.58 M net outflow during the quarter.

Recent activity highlights Lee Ainslie who opened a new position. Conversely, Cliff Asness reduced exposure by 16.6%.

Key Holders

Top 5 by Value

$203.32 M
$83.96 M
$24.82 M
$2.55 M
$684,783

Top 5 by Conviction

Recent Activity Breakdown (Q1 2026)

+$30.1 M
Total Buy Value
New Buys 2
Additions 1
-$70.68 M
Total Sell Value
Reductions 1
Sold Out 2

Guru Consensus (Q1 2026)

Based on recent activity
Net Sellers
3
Net Buyers
3

FAQs for The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS)

Major holders include Cliff Asness ($203.32 M), Jeremy Grantham ($83.96 M), Prem Watsa ($24.82 M). According to the latest reported data, 5 tracked investment managers collectively hold approximately 4.59 M shares.

According to the latest 13F reporting period, sentiment appears Bearish (Net Selling). There was a net outflow of $40.58 M, with 3 managers increasing positions and 3 managers reducing holdings.

During the most recent reporting period, 1 managers trimmed their positions, while 2 fully exited BNS. The total reported sell value was $70.68 M.

Yes, 2 managers opened new positions in BNS, and 1 increased their existing holdings. The total reported buy value was $30.1 M.

Portfolio Manager % Portfolio Activity Shares Value Report Date
0.09% Reduce -16.6% 2,967,564 $203.32 M Q1 2026
0.21% Add 47.1% 1,213,514 $83.96 M Q1 2026
1.28% 359,100 $24.82 M Q1 2026
0.03% New Buy 36,701 $2.55 M Q1 2026
0.00% New Buy 9,880 $684,783 Q1 2026
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