BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA (BNS) Institutional Buying Activity
Institutional investors tracked by InsiderSet increased exposure to BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA (BNS) during the quarter ended June 30, 2026 through a combination of new purchases and expanded existing positions disclosed in SEC Form 13F filings.
The largest institutional buyer of BNS during the latest reporting period was Renaissance Technologies LLC, which increased its reported BNS position by approximately $32.79M based on quarter-end filing values. Several additional hedge funds and long-term asset managers also reported meaningful increases in BNS exposure during the quarter.
Institutional buying activity can provide insight into investor conviction, sector allocation trends, and smart money positioning toward BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA (BNS). InsiderSet tracks quarterly accumulation trends, new institutional positions, ownership increases, and estimated performance of newly disclosed holdings using SEC filing data and recent market prices.
The investors highlighted on this page collectively added approximately $57.54M in reported BNS exposure during the latest filing period, reflecting continued institutional interest in BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA's growth initiatives and strategic positioning.
| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | Tweedy, Browne Co All Funds (US) | Buy | 42,479 | 42,479 | $3,690,845 |
| Q1 2026 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 566 | 13,996 | $970,062 |
| Q4 2025 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 113 | 13,430 | $989,668 |
| Q3 2025 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 88,100 | 899,600 | $58,159,140 |
| Q3 2025 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 4,315 | 13,317 | $860,969 |
| Q2 2025 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 593,300 | 811,500 | $44,851,605 |
| Q2 2025 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 4,586 | 9,002 | $497,553 |
| Q4 2024 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 190,400 | 218,200 | $11,721,704 |
| Q4 2024 | Fairfax Financial Holdings | Buy | 70,000 | 359,100 | $19,271,765 |
| Q4 2024 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 362 | 4,416 | $237,240 |
| Q1 2023 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 932 | 8,878 | $447,097 |
| Q4 2022 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 3,933 | 7,946 | $389,195 |
| Q3 2022 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 1,618,600 | 1,902,200 | $90,467 |
| Q3 2022 | Fairfax Financial Holdings | Buy | 42,000 | 289,100 | $13,799 |
| Q2 2022 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 221,300 | 283,600 | $16,790 |
| Q2 2022 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 230 | 4,013 | $238 |
| Q1 2022 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 46,200 | 62,300 | $4,468 |
| Q1 2022 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 3,783 | 3,783 | $271 |
| Q2 2021 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 338,000 | 437,300 | $28,409 |
| Q2 2020 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 358,900 | 3,788,800 | $156,311 |
| Q4 2019 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 146,800 | 4,737,700 | $267,653 |
| Q3 2019 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 322,300 | 4,590,900 | $260,993 |
| Q2 2019 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 358,200 | 4,268,600 | $231,929 |
| Q1 2019 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 795,900 | 3,910,400 | $208,346 |
| Q4 2018 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 578,000 | 3,114,500 | $155,320 |
| Q4 2018 | Fairfax Financial Holdings | Buy | 247,100 | 247,100 | $12,296 |
| Q3 2018 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 1,304,200 | 2,536,500 | $151,251 |
| Q1 2018 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 579,700 | 1,232,300 | $76,033 |
| Q3 2017 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 141,500 | 705,400 | $45,342 |
| Q2 2017 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 58,400 | 563,900 | $33,910 |
Frequently asked questions about BNS activity
Which institutional owners are buying BNS?
Institutional owners buying BNS include investors who have either initiated new positions or increased their existing holdings based on recent SEC 13F filings. The activity table above highlights which funds added shares in the latest reporting periods and how their positions changed over time.
What does "buy" mean in BNS activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in BNS compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA (BNS) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in BNS increasing?
Institutional interest in BNS can be assessed by comparing the number of tracked funds adding or increasing positions versus those trimming or exiting across the periods shown. A higher number of additions typically signals increasing participation among large filers, but it should be read alongside position sizes and the full table.