The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Bank of Nova Scotia shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Bank of Nova Scotia stock is Royal Trust Corporation of Canada, with 65.9 million shares (5.34% of the company), worth about $6.04 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 23.3%.
In Q2 2026, 577 institutional holdings reports listed 546.0 million shares worth $47.80 billion, up 1.5% in shares from Q1 2026.
Insiders reported 150 transactions in the last two years: no sales and no purchases. The newest one on file is from September 1, 2026 (Hamers (Ralph Adrianus Joseph Gerardus), Director of Issuer).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through September 1, 2026.
The Bank of Nova Scotia
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Bank of Nova Scotia shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Trust Corporation of Canada | 65.9 million | 5.34% | $6.0B |
| BMO Bank NA (Investment Management) | 48.1 million | 3.90% | $4.4B |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 35.7 million | 2.90% | $3.3B |
| CIBC World Markets, Inc. | 25.2 million | 2.05% | $2.3B |
| Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Co. | 23.8 million | 1.93% | $2.2B |
| TD Waterhouse Private Investment Counsel, Inc. | 19.6 million | 1.59% | $1.8B |
| Norges Bank (13F) | 18.4 million | 1.49% | $1.7B |
| Acadian Asset Management LLC | 18.4 million | 1.49% | $1.7B |
| 1832 Asset Management LP | 16.3 million | 1.32% | $1.5B |
| National Bank Financial, Inc. | 15.7 million | 1.27% | $1.4B |
As of September 25, 2026.
Bank of Nova Scotia institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 577 | 546.0 million | $47.8B |
| Q1 2026 | 549 | 538.0 million | $37.3B |
| Q4 2025 | 528 | 570.0 million | $42.2B |
| Q3 2025 | 508 | 559.0 million | $36.2B |
| Q2 2025 | 479 | 734.0 million | $40.6B |
| Q1 2025 | 464 | 573.0 million | $27.3B |
| Q4 2024 | 492 | 574.0 million | $30.9B |
| Q3 2024 | 457 | 586.0 million | $31.9B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Bank of Nova Scotia insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamers (Ralph Adrianus Joseph Gerardus) | Sep 1, 2026 | Director of Issuer | -- | – |
| Bank Of Nova Scotia, The | Aug 31, 2026 | Issuer | -- | – |
| Bank Of Nova Scotia, The | Aug 28, 2026 | Issuer | Redemption, retraction, cancelation, repurchase at price 92.40 per share. | $46.2M |
| Bank Of Nova Scotia, The | Aug 28, 2026 | Issuer | -- | – |
| Bank Of Nova Scotia, The | Aug 27, 2026 | Issuer | Redemption, retraction, cancelation, repurchase at price 92.78 per share. | $92.8M |
| Bank Of Nova Scotia, The | Aug 26, 2026 | Issuer | Redemption, retraction, cancelation, repurchase at price 94.43 per share. | $45.1M |
| Bank Of Nova Scotia, The | Aug 25, 2026 | Issuer | Redemption, retraction, cancelation, repurchase at price 91.45 per share. | $11.0M |
| Bank Of Nova Scotia, The | Jul 31, 2026 | Issuer | -- | – |
| Bank Of Nova Scotia, The | Jul 27, 2026 | Issuer | Redemption, retraction, cancelation, repurchase at price 86.94 per share. | $8.7M |
| Bank Of Nova Scotia, The | Jul 24, 2026 | Issuer | Redemption, retraction, cancelation, repurchase at price 86.92 per share. | $8.7M |
| Bank Of Nova Scotia, The | Jul 24, 2026 | Issuer | -- | – |
| Bank Of Nova Scotia, The | Jul 23, 2026 | Issuer | Redemption, retraction, cancelation, repurchase at price 86.09 per share. | $8.6M |
Newest 12 of 150 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Bank of Nova Scotia stock?
Royal Trust Corporation of Canada, with 5.34% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: BMO Bank NA (Investment Management) (3.90%) and Vanguard Capital Management LLC (2.90%).
How many institutions own Bank of Nova Scotia stock?
577 institutional holdings reports listed Bank of Nova Scotia shares in Q2 2026, 546.0 million shares in all worth $47.80 billion.
Are Bank of Nova Scotia insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported no sales and no purchases (150 transactions in all); the newest on file is from September 1, 2026.
