BNS The Bank of Nova Scotia
Banks - Diversified NYSE
Trading Signals (BNS)
Overall Signal
BUY
Strong buyish signal based on multiple indicators.
Key Price Levels
Support Levels
- Strong Support $53.35
- Medium Support $54.01
- Weak Support $54.68
Resistance Levels
- Weak Resistance $56.02
- Medium Resistance $56.69
- Strong Resistance $57.35
Stop Loss Suggestions
- Conservative $53.96
- Moderate $54.35
- Aggressive $53.68
Analyst Ratings
Current Rating
Last Month
2 Months Ago
3 Months Ago
Signal Indicator
| Indicator | Signal | Strength | Timeframe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moving Averages | BUY |
|
Short & Medium Term |
| Oscillators | BUY |
|
Short Term |
| Trend Indicators | BUY |
|
Medium Term |
| Volume Indicators | BUY |
|
Short & Medium Term |
| Support/Resistance | NEUTRAL |
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Short Term |
Stock Price Prediction Price Target Probabilities (BNS)
Quarterly Outlook :
2025-07-05
Bullish Scenario
from current 7.23%
Strong upward momentum and confirmed bullish trend, with potential for significant price appreciation. Indicators point to sustained buying pressure. ADX (20.89) indicates a developing or moderate trend. +DI > -DI suggests bullish directional bias. RSI (69.51) is in bullish territory, indicating upward momentum. MACD line (1.14) is above Signal line (0.46) (bullish crossover), confirming upward momentum. Both lines are above zero, reinforcing bullish trend. Current Weekly ATR is 1.60, indicating the average weekly price range.
2025-07-05
Base Scenario
from current 2.89%
Price is likely to continue its moderate trajectory, reflecting underlying market conditions and historical volatility. Indicators suggest a balanced outlook. ADX (20.89) indicates a developing or moderate trend. +DI > -DI suggests bullish directional bias. RSI (69.51) is in bullish territory, indicating upward momentum. MACD line (1.14) is above Signal line (0.46) (bullish crossover), confirming upward momentum. Both lines are above zero, reinforcing bullish trend. Current Weekly ATR is 1.60, indicating the average weekly price range.
2025-07-05
Bearish Scenario
from current -5.78%
Increased selling pressure and potential for a significant price correction or downtrend. Indicators suggest waning bullish momentum or strengthening bearish forces. ADX (20.89) indicates a developing or moderate trend. +DI > -DI suggests bullish directional bias. RSI (69.51) is in bullish territory, indicating upward momentum. MACD line (1.14) is above Signal line (0.46) (bullish crossover), confirming upward momentum. Both lines are above zero, reinforcing bullish trend. Current Weekly ATR is 1.60, indicating the average weekly price range.
Annual Outlook
2025-07-05
Bullish Scenario
from current 14.45%
Long-term bullish trend with strong fundamental catalysts and sustained institutional buying. Expect significant capital appreciation over the year. ADX (20.89) indicates a developing or moderate trend. +DI > -DI suggests bullish directional bias. RSI (69.51) is in bullish territory, indicating upward momentum. MACD line (1.14) is above Signal line (0.46) (bullish crossover), confirming upward momentum. Both lines are above zero, reinforcing bullish trend. Current Weekly ATR is 1.60, indicating the average weekly price range.
2025-07-05
Base Scenario
from current 5.78%
Steady long-term growth consistent with market and industry averages. Price expected to follow a typical growth trajectory. ADX (20.89) indicates a developing or moderate trend. +DI > -DI suggests bullish directional bias. RSI (69.51) is in bullish territory, indicating upward momentum. MACD line (1.14) is above Signal line (0.46) (bullish crossover), confirming upward momentum. Both lines are above zero, reinforcing bullish trend. Current Weekly ATR is 1.60, indicating the average weekly price range.
2025-07-05
Bearish Scenario
from current -11.56%
Long-term bearish trend with significant headwinds from economic factors, industry disruption, or company-specific issues. Expect notable price depreciation. ADX (20.89) indicates a developing or moderate trend. +DI > -DI suggests bullish directional bias. RSI (69.51) is in bullish territory, indicating upward momentum. MACD line (1.14) is above Signal line (0.46) (bullish crossover), confirming upward momentum. Both lines are above zero, reinforcing bullish trend. Current Weekly ATR is 1.60, indicating the average weekly price range.
Technical Analysis (BNS)
Trend Identification
EMA
Exponential Moving Average
Current price (55.35) is above both Short MA (54.50) and Long MA (51.47). This indicates strong bullish momentum. Short MA (54.50) is above Long MA (51.47), a bullish crossover ('Golden Cross' if it's a significant period). This indicates an upward trend. All MAs are in bullish order (Price > Short MA > Long MA > Very Long MA 50.42). This is a strong bullish alignment. Consider long positions. Use the MAs as dynamic support levels.
MACD
Moving Average Convergence Divergence
MACD line is below the Signal line (bearish crossover). This indicates downward momentum. Histogram (-0.0400) is negative and expanding, confirming bearish momentum. Both MACD and Signal lines are above the zero line, reinforcing bullish momentum (bullish territory). A bearish crossover above the zero line can indicate a reversal from a prior uptrend. Consider this as a potential early sell signal.
ADX
Average Directional Index
ADX (46.52) indicates a strong trend is present. +DI (33.27) is above -DI (18.79), suggesting a bullish directional bias. This combination points to a strong upward trend. Consider taking long positions, as the strong upward trend is confirmed.
Momentum Measurement
RSI (2025-07-05)
Relative Strength Index
RSI (67.16) is in the bullish territory, but not yet overbought. This indicates upward momentum. Monitor for continuation or signs of weakness.
OBV (2025-07-05)
On-Balance Volume
OBV (27046715.00) is rising, indicating buying pressure and accumulation. Price is rising and OBV is rising. This is bullish confirmation, indicating buying pressure supports the price increase. Consider holding long positions or initiating new ones. Volume is supporting the trend.
Stochastic (2025-07-05)
Stochastic Oscillator
Stochastics (%K: 71.75, %D: 77.80) are in the neutral zone (between 20 and 80). A bearish crossover (%K below %D) is observed, potentially signaling a downward trend reversal or continuation. Stronger signal if this occurs above 50.
CCI (2025-07-05)
Commodity Channel Index
CCI (100.10) is above +100. This suggests a strong upward momentum and an overbought condition. Consider profit-taking or looking for short entries cautiously. Confirm with price action; if price is making higher highs, momentum is strong. Look for pullbacks to enter long.
Volatility Measurement
ATR (2025-07-05)
Average True Range
Current ATR is 0.6500. ATR indicates average volatility. Market conditions are relatively stable.
Bollinger Bands (2025-07-05)
Volatility Bands
Current price (55.35) is within the Bollinger Bands (53.41 - 55.60). This suggests the price is trading within its typical volatility range. Price is above the Middle Band (54.50), indicating short-term bullish bias.
Risk Management & Potential Reversals (BNS)
SAR (2025-07-05)
Parabolic Stop and Reverse
SAR points below price indicate bullish trend. Current SAR at 53.96 is 2.51% from price. Consider SAR as a potential stop-loss level to protect gains in an uptrend.
Stochastic (2025-07-05)
Approaching Overbought
Stochastic is approaching overbought territory (71.8). No reversal signal yet. Monitor for potential bearish crossover (K below D) or entry into overbought (80+) followed by reversal. Current crossover status: Bearish.
RSI (2025-07-05)
Reversal Perspective
Current RSI level is in neutral territory. An RSI divergence has been detected, which often precedes a price reversal. Monitor closely.
Bollinger Bands (2025-07-05)
Reversal Perspective
Bands show normal bandwidth. Price is in the upper half of the bands, suggesting a bullish bias.No indication of imminent volatility expansion or reversal.
Holder List Top 20 (BNS)
| Holder Name | Holder Type | Shares | Pct. Held | Date Reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Bank of Canada | INSTITUTIONAL | 99763920 | 8.01% | 2025-03-31 |
| Bank of Montreal /CAN/ | INSTITUTIONAL | 66267051 | 5.32% | 2025-03-31 |
| Vanguard Group Inc | INSTITUTIONAL | 53184171 | 4.27% | 2025-03-31 |
| Cibc World Markets, Inc. | INSTITUTIONAL | 30921468 | 2.48% | 2025-03-31 |
| Toronto Dominion Bank | INSTITUTIONAL | 28960931 | 2.33% | 2025-03-31 |
| National Bank of Canada/FI | INSTITUTIONAL | 22228914 | 1.78% | 2025-03-31 |
| TD Asset Management, Inc | INSTITUTIONAL | 18188643 | 1.46% | 2025-03-31 |
| 1832 Asset Management L.P. | INSTITUTIONAL | 17717286 | 1.42% | 2025-03-31 |
| VANGUARD STAR FUNDS-Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund | MUTUALFUND | 17158657 | 1.38% | 2025-01-31 |
| Mackenzie Financial Corporation | INSTITUTIONAL | 15158112 | 1.22% | 2025-03-31 |
| Scotia Capital Inc. | INSTITUTIONAL | 14141532 | 1.14% | 2025-03-31 |
| VANGUARD TAX-MANAGED FUNDS-Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund | MUTUALFUND | 10956085 | 0.88% | 2025-03-31 |
| J.P. Morgan Exch-Trd Fd. TRT-JPMorgan BetaBuilders Canada ETF | MUTUALFUND | 4392804 | 0.35% | 2025-01-31 |
| Fidelity Concord Street Trust-Fidelity SAI Canada Equity Index Fund | MUTUALFUND | 3038726 | 0.24% | 2025-04-30 |
| VANGUARD Intl Eqy. INDEX Fd.S-Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fd. | MUTUALFUND | 2465883 | 0.2% | 2025-01-31 |
| SCHWAB STRATEGIC TRUST-Schwab International Equity ETF | MUTUALFUND | 2461165 | 0.2% | 2025-02-28 |
| Fidelity Salem Street Trust-Fidelity Series Global ex U.S. Index Fund | MUTUALFUND | 2289916 | 0.18% | 2025-04-30 |
| DFA INVESTMENT TRUST CO-THE DFA INTERNATIONAL VALUE SERIES | MUTUALFUND | 1813440 | 0.15% | 2025-01-31 |
| iShares Trust-iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF | MUTUALFUND | 1617147 | 0.13% | 2025-04-30 |
| iShares, Inc.-iShares MSCI Canada ETF | MUTUALFUND | 1580533 | 0.13% | 2025-04-30 |