Guide to buying Bank of Nova Scotia stock in Canada

Bank of Nova Scotia is a banks - diversified business based in Canada. Bank of Nova Scotia stocks (BNS) are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, and all prices are listed in Canadian Dollars.

Its last market close was C$95.01, which is a decrease of 1.23% over the previous week. Bank of Nova Scotia employs 79,740 staff and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around C$33.3 billion.

Keep reading to see up-to-date Bank of Nova Scotia stock price and performance data, along with a step-by-step guide for how to buy Bank of Nova Scotia stock in Canada.

Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) stock summary

Company stock name	Bank of Nova Scotia
Stock ticker symbol	BNS
Exchange	Toronto Stock Exchange
Open	C$94.50
High	C$95.23
Low	C$94.30
Close	C$95.01
Adjusted closing	C$95.01
Volume The number of stocks traded during the day	4,234,888
52-week stock price range	C$60.26 – C$106.39
Where to buy Bank of Nova Scotia stock	Buy on CIBC Investor's Edge

The values in this table are accurate as of the market close on March 22, 2026, and all amounts are in CAD.

Can I buy Bank of Nova Scotia stock in Canada?

Yes, you can buy Bank of Nova Scotia stock in Canada. You simply need to open a brokerage account with an online trading platform that supports stocks on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) exchange. Platforms like Interactive Brokers will allow you to directly buy Bank of Nova Scotia stock from within Canada.

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Bank of Nova Scotia stock chart (Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX): BNS)

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Bank of Nova Scotia stock price

Bank of Nova Scotia's stock price at the last available market close was C$95.01 (as of March 22, 2026). For comparison, seven days ago Bank of Nova Scotia's stock price was C$96.19. A full 30 days ago it was C$105.75, and a year ago it was C$69.20.

Is Bank of Nova Scotia stock a buy or sell right now?

The technical analysis gauge above shows real-time buy or sell ratings and analysis for Bank of Nova Scotia stock based on your selected timeframe. It uses three widely followed indicators—moving averages, oscillators and pivots—but this does not represent investment advice or a guarantee of success. Finder may not concur with these signals and accepts no responsibility for the performance of your stocks.

Can I buy Bank of Nova Scotia stock on the TSX?

No, you cannot buy Bank of Nova Scotia stock on the TSX because Bank of Nova Scotia stock is not listed on the TSX. Instead, Bank of Nova Scotia stock is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "BNS."

That said, if you're wondering how to invest in Bank of Nova Scotia stock in Canada, you still have the option to do so by opening a trading account with a Canadian brokerage that gives you access to Toronto Stock Exchange, like Interactive Brokers.

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Bank of Nova Scotia stock dividends

Bank of Nova Scotia dividend payout ratio: 62.11% of net profits

Recently Bank of Nova Scotia has paid out, on average, around 62.11% of net profits as dividends. That has enabled analysts to estimate a "forward annual dividend yield" of 4.7% of the current stock value.

This means that, over a year, based on recent payouts (which are sadly no guarantee of future payouts), Bank of Nova Scotia shareholders could enjoy a 4.7% return on their shares in the form of dividend payments. In Bank of Nova Scotia's case, that would currently equate to about C$4.36 per share.

Bank of Nova Scotia's payout ratio would broadly be considered high, and as such this stock could appeal to those looking to generate an income. Bear in mind however that companies should normally also look to re-invest a decent amount of net profits to ensure future growth.

Bank of Nova Scotia's next dividend payout is expected around April 28, 2026. To benefit, you'll need to buy Bank of Nova Scotia stocks before April 7, 2026 (the "ex-dividend date").

Has Bank of Nova Scotia stock ever split?

Bank of Nova Scotia's stocks were split on a 2:1 basis on April 1, 2004. So, if you had owned 1 share the day before before the split, the next day you'd have owned 2 shares. This wouldn't directly have changed the overall worth of your Bank of Nova Scotia stocks, just the quantity.

However, indirectly, the new 50% lower stock price could have impacted the market appetite for Bank of Nova Scotia stocks, which in turn could have impacted Bank of Nova Scotia's stock price.

How volatile is Bank of Nova Scotia stock?

Over the last 12 months, Bank of Nova Scotia's stocks price has ranged from C$60.26 to as high as C$106.39. Bank of Nova Scotia's beta measurement of stock volatility is 1.19. For comparison, the market (Toronto Stock Exchange) average beta is 1. This would suggest that Bank of Nova Scotia's stocks are a little bit more volatile than the average for this exchange and represent, relatively-speaking, a slightly higher risk (but potentially also market-beating returns).

Some analysists use "beta" to gauge a stock's volatility. Beta is a popular way to measure a stocks volatility in relation to the market. Here is a breakdown of Bank of Nova Scotia's beta stock volatility rating.

Bank of Nova Scotia company profile

The Bank of Nova Scotia provides various banking products and services in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Colombia, the Caribbean and Central America, and internationally. It operates through Canadian Banking, International Banking, Global Wealth Management, and Global Banking and Markets segments.

The company offers financial advice and solutions, and banking products, including debit and credit cards, chequing and saving accounts, investments, mortgages, loans, and insurance to individuals; and retail automotive financing solutions. It also provides business banking solutions comprising lending, deposit, cash management, and trade finance solutions to small, medium, and large businesses.

In addition, it provides wealth management advice and solutions, including online brokerage, mobile investment, full-service brokerage, trust, private banking, and private investment counsel services; and retail mutual funds, exchange traded funds, liquid alternatives, and institutional funds. The company was founded in 1832 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

• Common company-related questions about Bank of Nova Scotia

  What percentage of Bank of Nova Scotia is owned by insiders or institutions?
  Currently 0.081% of Bank of Nova Scotia stocks are held by insiders and 52.073% by institutions.

  How many people work for Bank of Nova Scotia?
  Latest data suggests 79,740 work at Bank of Nova Scotia.

  When does the fiscal year end for Bank of Nova Scotia?
  Bank of Nova Scotia's fiscal year ends in October.

  Where is Bank of Nova Scotia based?
  Bank of Nova Scotia's address is: 40 Temperance Street, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5H 0B4

  What is Bank of Nova Scotia's ISIN number?
  Bank of Nova Scotia's international securities identification number is: CA0641491075

  What is Bank of Nova Scotia's CUSIP number?
  Bank of Nova Scotia's Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures number is: 064149107

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Do I have to pay tax on gains from Bank of Nova Scotia stock sales in Canada?

Yes, you'll need to pay taxes in Canada on investment income, which includes any profit from selling Bank of Nova Scotia stock. The CRA taxes investment income from stocks in Canada based on three main factors:

1. Investment income. Investment income includes money earned from interest, dividends or capital gains, which may affect how much you have to pay in taxes on stock sales in Canada.
2. Investor type. Your investment income will be taxed differently depending on whether you're a regular investor or a day trader (which means you buy and trade stocks on a daily basis as your primary form of income).
3. Tax bracket. The higher your tax bracket, the more you'll pay on income from stock sales. Your tax bracket depends on your gross income (minus deductions).

You can learn more about the tax implications of selling stocks in Canada here.

Frequently asked questions about Bank of Nova Scotia stock

• Can I buy Bank of Nova Scotia stock directly as a Canadian investor?

  Yes, Canadian investors can buy Bank of Nova Scotia stock directly through various online brokerage platforms available in Canada. You can compare trading platform options and fees for buying Bank of Nova Scotia stock in our table here.

• How much is Bank of Nova Scotia stock worth?

  As of the last market close (on March 22, 2026), Bank of Nova Scotia stock is worth C$95.01 per share.

• Can Canadians buy American stocks?

  Yes, Canadians can buy American stocks through Canadian trading platforms that give access to American stock exchanges such as the NYSE and Nasdaq. The good news is that most Canadian brokerage platforms, like Questrade, Interactive Brokers, Moomoo and Wealthsimple, give access to US exchanges. Read our full guide on how to buy US stocks in Canada to learn more.

• Can I buy fractional shares of Bank of Nova Scotia stock?

  Yes, it may be possible to buy fractional shares of Bank of Nova Scotia stock depending on the trading platform you're signed up with. Fractional shares can allow you to invest in Bank of Nova Scotia stock even when you can't afford its full share price. You can read our full guide to how fractional shares work to learn more.

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