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 January 2026. Long-term investments of CA$302.97 Billion represent 20.5% of total assets of CA$1.48 Trillion. A higher ratio indicates a company with significant capital committed to long-duration strategic positions. See net assets of Bank of Nova Scotia for net asset value and shareholders' equity analysis.
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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 January 2026, the intensity stands at 20.5%, reflecting long-term investments of CA$302.97 Billion against total assets of CA$1.48 Trillion CAD. Also explore BNS total asset value for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
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. For market capitalisation and broader financial context, see market value of Bank of Nova Scotia.
| 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 | — |