BHP Billiton Limited vs Bank of Nova Scotia — how do they compare? BHP Billiton Limited trades at $90.9 (market cap $229.15B), while Bank of Nova Scotia trades at $89.03 (market cap $108.32B). The key difference: BHP Billiton Limited is far larger — about 2.1× Bank of Nova Scotia's market cap, and Bank of Nova Scotia pays the higher dividend (3.64%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| BHP | BNS | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $229.15B | $108.32B |
Sector | Basic Materials | Financials |
52-Week High | $93.15 | $90.29 |
52-Week Low | $52.14 | $56.41 |
Enterprise Value | $243.35B | — |
Dividend Yield | 2.95% | 3.64% |
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BHP Group Limited operates as a mining company. The Company engages in the exploration, development, production, and processing of iron ore, metallurgical coal, and copper. BHP Group serves customers worldwide.
Read more on BHP →Bank of Nova Scotia is a global financial services provider. The bank has five business segments: Canadian banking, international banking, global wealth management, global banking and markets, and other. It offers a range of advice, products, and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets. The bank's international operations span numerous countries and are more concentrated in Central and South America.
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