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The Bank of Nova Scotia

BNS Financials
$70.12 $-0.07 (-0.10%)
Market Cap: $86.48 B
Gurus Holding
5
Popularity Rank
#1837
% of Shares Held
0.42%
Net Activity (Q4 2025)
+$221.35 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 Q4 2025, a total of 5 Super Investors (Gurus) hold positions in the company, with a combined stake valued at approximately $361.28 M.

Top institutional holders include Cliff Asness and Jeremy Grantham.

Institutional sentiment is currently Strongly Bullish. This is evidenced by a $221.35 M net inflow during the quarter.

Recent activity highlights Cliff Asness who dramatically increased their stake. Conversely, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) reduced exposure by 56.8%.

Key Holders

Top 5 by Value

Top 5 by Conviction

Recent Activity Breakdown (Q4 2025)

+$259.5 M
Total Buy Value
New Buys 0
Additions 2
-$38.15 M
Total Sell Value
Reductions 2
Sold Out 0

Guru Consensus (Q4 2025)

Based on recent activity
Net Sellers
2
Net Buyers
2

FAQs for The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS)

Major holders include Cliff Asness ($262.28 M), Jeremy Grantham ($60.88 M), Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) ($28.64 M). According to the latest reported data, 5 tracked investment managers collectively hold approximately 5.15 M shares.

According to the latest 13F reporting period, sentiment appears Bullish (Net Buying). There was a net inflow of $221.35 M, with 2 managers increasing positions and 2 managers reducing holdings.

During the most recent reporting period, 2 managers trimmed their positions, while 0 fully exited BNS. The total reported sell value was $38.15 M.

Yes, 0 managers opened new positions in BNS, and 2 increased their existing holdings. The total reported buy value was $259.5 M.

Portfolio Manager % Portfolio Activity Shares Value Report Date
0.14% Add 3120.1% 3,556,295 $262.28 M Q4 2025
0.16% Add 9.7% 825,124 $60.88 M Q4 2025
0.04% Reduce -56.8% 388,700 $28.64 M Q4 2025
1.27% 359,100 $26.49 M Q4 2025
0.01% Reduce -22.6% 23,024 $1.7 M Q4 2025
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