Bank of Nova Scotia vs Royal Bank of Canada — how do they compare? Bank of Nova Scotia trades at $89.03 (market cap $108.32B), while Royal Bank of Canada trades at $210.44 (market cap $292.32B). The key difference: Royal Bank of Canada is far larger — about 2.7× 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.
| BNS | RY | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $108.32B | $292.32B |
Sector | Financials | Financials |
52-Week High | $90.29 | $217.87 |
52-Week Low | $56.41 | $134.80 |
Dividend Yield | 3.64% | 2.37% |
Trailing returns across standard periods
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 →Royal Bank of Canada is one of the two largest banks in Canada. It is a diversified financial services company, offering personal and commercial banking, wealth-management services, insurance, corporate banking, and capital markets services. The bank is concentrated in Canada, with additional operations in the U.S. and other countries.
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