Bank of Nova Scotia vs Prudential PLC — how do they compare? Bank of Nova Scotia trades at $89.03 (market cap $108.32B), while Prudential PLC trades at $27.86 (market cap $34.02B). The key difference: Bank of Nova Scotia is far larger — about 3.2× Prudential PLC's market cap, and Bank of Nova Scotia pays the higher dividend (3.64%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| BNS | PUK | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $108.32B | $34.02B |
Sector | Financials | Financials |
52-Week High | $90.29 | $33.61 |
52-Week Low | $56.41 | $24.98 |
Dividend Yield | 3.64% | 1.94% |
Enterprise Value | — | $35.46B |
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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 →Prudential is an Asia and Africa health and life insurance business and is focused on long-term savings. The business is increasingly focusing on digital offerings and creating strong brand equity and relationships with customers of its products through these.
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