About The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS)
The Bank of Nova Scotia is a Banks - Diversified company operating in the Financial Services sector.
BNS trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- C$131.05
- Market Cap
- C$159.73B
- 52-Week High
- C$134.50
- 52-Week Low
- C$91.33
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Banks - Diversified
C$1,000 Invested in The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS)
How much would C$1,000 invested in BNS be worth today?
What would C$1,000 invested in BNS 1 year ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) in 2025 would be worth C$1,483 as of November 2026, representing a +48.3% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in BNS 3 years ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) in 2023 would be worth C$2,738 as of November 2026, representing a +173.8% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in BNS 5 years ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) in 2021 would be worth C$2,128 as of November 2026, representing a +112.8% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in BNS 10 years ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) in 2016 would be worth C$3,039 as of November 2026, representing a +203.9% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in BNS at IPO be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) at IPO would be worth C$71,837 as of November 2026, representing a +7083.7% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 31+ years (381 months), The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) has averaged a monthly return of +1.28% with a median return of +1.08%. The stock had 227 positive months (60%) and 153 negative months (40%). The best month in BNS's history was October 1998 with a +29.9% return, while the worst was August 1998 at -24.0%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +2.1%), and January the weakest (-0.3%).
BNS's longest winning streak was 11 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2009 with a cumulative return of +49.1%, and the worst was 2008 at -35.3%.
Annual Returns
Over 31 years of trading history, The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) has delivered an average annual return of +16.27% with a median return of +16.66%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +14.08%. The stock posted gains in 23 years (74%) and losses in 8 years (26%).
BNS's best year was 1996 with a +58.67% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -31.69%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 7, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. BNS achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 20 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 4 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +34.77% | C$97.24 | C$131.05 |
| 2025 | +38.75% | C$70.08 | C$97.24 |
| 2024 | +27.51% | C$54.96 | C$70.08 |
| 2023 | +3.68% | C$53.01 | C$54.96 |
| 2022 | -22.84% | C$68.70 | C$53.01 |
| 2021 | +37.98% | C$49.79 | C$68.70 |
| 2020 | -0.30% | C$49.94 | C$49.79 |
| 2019 | +11.80% | C$44.67 | C$49.94 |
| 2018 | -12.26% | C$50.92 | C$44.67 |
| 2017 | +12.80% | C$45.14 | C$50.92 |
| 2016 | +39.43% | C$32.37 | C$45.14 |
| 2015 | -10.77% | C$36.28 | C$32.37 |
| 2014 | +3.69% | C$34.99 | C$36.28 |
| 2013 | +19.29% | C$29.33 | C$34.99 |
| 2012 | +17.71% | C$24.92 | C$29.33 |
| 2011 | -7.55% | C$26.95 | C$24.92 |
| 2010 | +20.41% | C$22.38 | C$26.95 |
| 2009 | +57.14% | C$14.24 | C$22.38 |
| 2008 | -31.69% | C$20.85 | C$14.24 |
| 2007 | -0.13% | C$20.88 | C$20.85 |
| 2006 | +16.63% | C$17.90 | C$20.88 |
| 2005 | +17.04% | C$15.29 | C$17.90 |
| 2004 | +26.60% | C$12.08 | C$15.29 |
| 2003 | +28.68% | C$9.39 | C$12.08 |
| 2002 | +10.06% | C$8.53 | C$9.39 |
| 2001 | +16.66% | C$7.31 | C$8.53 |
| 2000 | +43.06% | C$5.11 | C$7.31 |
| 1999 | -5.97% | C$5.44 | C$5.11 |
| 1998 | +2.80% | C$5.29 | C$5.44 |
| 1997 | +50.83% | C$3.51 | C$5.29 |
| 1996 | +58.67% | C$2.21 | C$3.51 |
Frequently Asked Questions: BNS
What sector is BNS in? ▼
BNS operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically in the Banks - Diversified industry. This sector includes banks, insurance companies, asset managers, and fintech companies.
How has BNS performed historically? ▼
Over 31 years of trading history, BNS has posted gains in 23 years (74% of the time). The best year was 1996 with a +58.7% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in BNS? ▼
You can invest in BNS through any brokerage account that offers access to the Toronto Stock Exchange. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold BNS.
Last updated: 11/1/2026