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The Bank of Nova Scotia

The Bank of Nova Scotia

BNS.TOTSXFinancial Services● Active
$112.79
+$0.43(+0.38%)
Market Cap$138.3B
P/E Ratio—
52W High$113.57
52W Low$72.95
Cash on HandFinancialsRevenue

The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) Cash on Hand — Cash & Short-Term Investments

Cash & cash equivalents plus short-term investments from the balance sheet, YoY change, and net cash vs debt context.

BNS.TO · cash on hand · updated Oct 31, 2025

Core cash position

Cash & Short-Term Investments (CCE + ST Investments)
$108.10B▼ -0.1% vs prior year
FY · as of Oct 31, 2025 · Reported in CAD
Cash & Cash Equiv. (CCE)
$65.97B
cashAndCashEquivalents
Short-Term Investments
$42.13B
shortTermInvestments
YoY Change vs Prior Year
-0.1%
vs prior fiscal year
Latest Quarter
$9.10B
Q2 2026
Data Scope & Methodology

Cash on Hand = Cash & Cash Equivalents (CCE) + Short-Term Investments, as reported on the balance sheet (10-K/10-Q). Also referred to as cash reserves or cash position. Not free cash flow.

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · Reported in CAD

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · USDUpdated: October 31, 2025

Net cash vs debt

Cash & ST Investments$108.10BCash on Hand
Total Debt$236.69BTotal Debt
Net Cash / Net Debt−$128.59BNet Debt Position
Cash vs Debt Ratio
Cash 31%Debt 69%

The Bank of Nova Scotia carries a net debt position of $128.59B. Total debt ($236.69B) exceeds cash on hand ($108.10B). The Bank of Nova Scotia cash vs debt ratio: 31% cash / 69% debt.

Net Cash = Cash & ST Investments − Total Debt$108.10B − $236.69B = −$128.59B

Cash on hand history

YoY Increase
YoY Decrease
Latest Year
BNS.TO annual cash on hand history · Cash & Short-Term Investments · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

Annual cash on hand by year

DateCash & ST InvestmentsYoY Change
Oct 31, 2025Latest$108.10B-0.1%
Oct 31, 2024$108.17B-23.2%
Oct 31, 2023$140.83B+18.0%
Oct 31, 2022$119.31B-0.6%
Oct 31, 2021$120.05B+3.1%
BNS.TO cash on hand annual historical data · Cash & Short-Term Investments per balance sheet (10-K/10-Q) · Reported in USD · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

Financial Services Sector Cash Reserves Comparison

#CompanyCash & ST Inv.Cash/MCap
#1
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
JPM
$1.48T176.7%#2
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
BRK-A
$373.31B35.4%
#3
The Bank of Nova Scotia
The Bank of Nova ScotiaYOU
BNS.TO
$108.10B78.0%
#4
Visa Inc.
Visa Inc.
V
$21.99B3.6%#5
Mastercard Incorporated
Mastercard Incorporated
MA
$10.90B2.5%
Financial Services sector cash reserves · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement + /profile · Sorted by Cash desccompanies with most cash on hand →

About cash on hand & methodology

The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) cash on hand as of October 31, 2025 is $108.10B, comprising $65.97B in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $42.13B in short-term investments — reported as The Bank of Nova Scotia cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet (10-K filing). Also referred to as The Bank of Nova Scotia cash reserves or cash position.

The Bank of Nova Scotia annual cash on hand history shows decreased -0.1% in 2025: decreased -0.1% in 2025. The Bank of Nova Scotia cash reserves in 2025 reflect the company's capital allocation strategy.

The Bank of Nova Scotia carries total debt of $236.69B against cash of $108.10B, resulting in a net debt position of -$128.59B. For the full balance sheet, see the Financials → Balance Sheet tab.

Figures tie to SEC 10-K/10-Q balance sheet disclosures and FMP /balance-sheet-statement where noted.
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Frequently asked questions

BNS.TO cash on hand · 5 questions

As of October 31, 2025, The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) has $108.10B in cash on hand — defined as cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet. This includes $65.97B in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $42.13B in short-term investments. Latest quarter (April 30, 2026): $9.10B. Data sourced from the annual 10-K filing via FMP.

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▸ Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · US GAAP · The Bank of Nova Scotia · The Bank of Nova Scotia SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Last updated: October 31, 2025