Bank of Nova Scotia vs First Citizens BancShares Inc — how do they compare? Bank of Nova Scotia trades at $90.65 (market cap $110.29B), while First Citizens BancShares Inc trades at $2,270.44 (market cap $25.26B). The key difference: Bank of Nova Scotia is far larger — about 4.4× First Citizens BancShares Inc's market cap, and Bank of Nova Scotia pays the higher dividend (3.58%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| BNS | FCNCA | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $110.29B | $25.26B |
Sector | Financials | Sector/Thematic |
52-Week High | $90.33 | $2.27K |
52-Week Low | $56.61 | $1.64K |
Dividend Yield | 3.58% | 0.37% |
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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.
Read more on BNS →First Citizens BancShares is a major US regional bank providing diverse financial services. It recently expanded significantly by acquiring the assets and liabilities of Silicon Valley Bank.
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