Bank Of Nova Scotia (TSE:BNS)
TSX:BNS
Bank Of Nova Scotia (BNS) Ownership Overview
0.02% Insiders
3.86%
Mutual Funds
10.62% Other Institutional Investors
13.16% ETFs
72.33% Public Companies and Individual Investors
The ownership structure of Bank Of Nova Scotia (TSE:BNS) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 27.65% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 0.02% is owned by Insiders, and 72.33% is owned by Public Companies and Individual Investors.
Recent Insider Trading Activity
Date | Name | Activity | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
Dec 11, 2025 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | C$4931626 | |
Dec 06, 2025 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | C$1293138 | |
Sep 16, 2025 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | C$88000 |
Top Shareholders
Holder | # of Shares | Type | % Holding | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46,828,084 | Institution | 3.80% | 3,197,608,888 | |
| 40,624,125 | Institution | 3.30% | 2,773,977,752 | |
| 19,724,050 | Institution | 1.60% | 1,346,837,030 | |
| 18,095,012 | Institution | 1.47% | 1,235,599,799 | |
| 11,778,105 | Institution | 0.96% | 804,256,122 | |
| 9,473,568 | Institution | 0.77% | 646,893,117 | |
| 5,393,757 | Institution | 0.44% | 368,307,303 | |
| 4,230,648 | Institution | 0.34% | 288,885,568 | |
| 4,101,005 | Institution | 0.33% | 280,033,025 | |
| 3,928,991 | Institution | 0.32% | 268,287,221 |
Top Mutual Fund Holders
Holder | # of Shares | Type | % Holding | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18,095,012 | Institution | 1.47% | 1,235,599,799 | |
| 11,778,105 | Institution | 0.96% | 804,256,122 | |
| 3,675,266 | Institution | 0.30% | 250,961,864 | |
| 3,588,479 | Institution | 0.29% | 245,035,700 | |
| 2,552,757 | Institution | 0.21% | 174,312,459 | |
| 1,094,558 | Institution | 0.09% | 74,740,798 | |
| 1,093,249 | Institution | 0.09% | 74,651,415 | |
| 653,828 | Institution | 0.05% | 44,645,991 | |
| 593,414 | Institution | 0.05% | 40,520,682 | |
| 479,915 | Institution | 0.04% | 32,770,516 |
Top ETF Holders
Holder | # of Shares | Type | % Holding | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18,245,729 | Institution | 1.48% | 1,364,091,516 | |
| 11,862,265 | Institution | 0.96% | 886,849,467 | |
| 4,395,348 | Institution | 0.36% | 307,546,968 | |
| 3,887,782 | Institution | 0.32% | 402,307,681 | |
| 3,724,756 | Institution | 0.30% | 379,180,161 | |
| 3,573,235 | Institution | 0.29% | 363,755,323 | |
| 2,776,253 | Institution | 0.23% | 207,558,885 | |
| 2,687,980 | Institution | 0.22% | 188,204,980 | |
| 2,232,749 | Institution | 0.18% | 156,184,997 | |
| 1,989,410 | Institution | 0.16% | 136,990,742 |
FAQ
Who Owns Bank Of Nova Scotia (TSE:BNS)?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 10.62% of the company's stock is held by institutional investors, 0.02% is held by insiders, and 72.33% is held by retail investors.
What percentage of Bank Of Nova Scotia (TSE:BNS) stock is held by institutional investors?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 10.62% of Bank Of Nova Scotia (TSE:BNS) stock is held by institutional investors.
What percentage of Bank Of Nova Scotia (TSE:BNS) stock is held by retail investors?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 72.33% of Bank Of Nova Scotia (TSE:BNS) stock is held by retail investors.
Who owns the most shares of Bank Of Nova Scotia (TSE:BNS)?
Vanguard owns the most shares of Bank Of Nova Scotia (TSE:BNS).
What is the significance of the ownership structure for a publicly traded company?
The ownership structure can impact the company's decision making, as large institutional investors may exert influence on the company's management and can also affect the company's stock price with their buying and selling patterns.