Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) — Long-term Investment Intensity
Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) has a Long-term Investment Intensity of 20.5% as of July 2026. Long-term investments of CA$316.95 Billion represent 20.5% of total assets of CA$1.55 Trillion. A higher ratio indicates a company with significant capital committed to long-duration strategic positions. Check Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) liquid assets ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
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Bank of Nova Scotia Long-term Investment Intensity (2014–2025)
This chart shows how Bank of Nova Scotia's Long-term Investment Intensity has evolved across 12 annual periods from 2014 to 2025. As of July 2026, the intensity stands at 20.5%, reflecting long-term investments of CA$316.95 Billion against total assets of CA$1.55 Trillion CAD. For the complete balance sheet picture, see Bank of Nova Scotia total assets.
Annual Long-term Investment Intensity for Bank of Nova Scotia (2014–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Long-term Investment Intensity for Bank of Nova Scotia from 2014 to 2025, covering 12 annual filings. Each row shows total assets, long-term investments, the intensity percentage, and the change in percentage points compared to the prior year. Read BNS current and long-term liabilities for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
| Year | LT Investment Intensity | LT Investments (CAD) | Total Assets | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20.5% | CA$300.00 Billion | CA$1.46 Trillion | ▲ +0.9 pp |
| 2024 | 19.6% | CA$276.73 Billion | CA$1.41 Trillion | ▲ +3.3 pp |
| 2023 | 16.3% | CA$230.49 Billion | CA$1.41 Trillion | ▲ +0.3 pp |
| 2022 | 16.0% | CA$216.19 Billion | CA$1.35 Trillion | ▼ -2.2 pp |
| 2021 | 18.2% | CA$216.00 Billion | CA$1.18 Trillion | ▼ -2.5 pp |
| 2020 | 20.7% | CA$235.13 Billion | CA$1.14 Trillion | ▲ +0.3 pp |
| 2019 | 20.4% | CA$221.57 Billion | CA$1.09 Trillion | ▲ +1.4 pp |
| 2018 | 19.0% | CA$189.45 Billion | CA$998.49 Billion | ▼ -0.5 pp |
| 2017 | 19.5% | CA$178.05 Billion | CA$915.27 Billion | ▼ -2.2 pp |
| 2016 | 21.7% | CA$194.44 Billion | CA$896.27 Billion | ▲ +16.1 pp |
| 2015 | 5.6% | CA$47.57 Billion | CA$856.50 Billion | ▲ +0.3 pp |
| 2014 | 5.2% | CA$42.23 Billion | CA$805.67 Billion | — |