BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA (BNS) Technical Analysis

NYSE:BNS • CA0641491075

Current stock price

74.36 USD
+0.64 (+0.87%)
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BNS Technical Rating and Analysis

9

Taking everything into account, BNS scores 9 out of 10 in our technical rating. This is due to a consistent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Also compared to the overall market, BNS is showing a nice and steady performance.

  • The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
  • Looking at the yearly performance, BNS did better than 81% of all other stocks. We also observe that the gains produced by BNS over the past year are nicely spread over this period.
  • BNS is part of the Banks industry. There are 377 other stocks in this industry. BNS outperforms 79% of them.
  • BNS is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near a new high, so BNS is lagging the market slightly.
  • In the last month BNS has a been trading in the 67.05 - 73.76 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
  • BNS has an average volume of 2416210 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
  • Volume is considerably higher in the last couple of days.

BNS Weekly and Daily overview Charts

BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA / BNS Weekly stock chart
BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA / BNS Daily stock chart

BNS Setup Rating and Analysis

2

Although BNS has an excellent technical rating, it does not present a decent entry opportunity at the moment. Prices have been extended to the upside lately. For a nice entry it is better to wait for a consolidation.

BNS Support and Resistance Analysis

44.67

78.56

When analyzing the support we can see 2 important areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 66.37 to 72.82. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • Support @45.12 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.

When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 77.29 to 77.78. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.

BNS Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for BNS is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for BNS is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength81.38POSITIVEBNS has a high relative strength, it outperformed 81.38% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of BNS is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)DOWNMIXEDThe current price of BNS is above a declining SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of BNS is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)62.61NEUTRALThe RSI value for BNS is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)0.7POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests BNS has a positive trend.
Stochastics (14,3)98.81OVERBOUGHTThe high Stochastics value suggests BNS may be overbought.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)1.73LOW VOLATILITYThe low ATR as a percentage value for BNS suggests low volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)24.83NEUTRALThe ADX value for BNS suggests a possible start of a new trend.

BNS Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis

Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)

BNS Technicals: Chart, Performance Metrics, Trend & Indicators

BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA / BNS Daily stock chart

BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA

NYSE:BNS (4/14/2026, 1:32:10 PM)

74.36

+0.64 (+0.87%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryBanks
Performance
% Chg0.87%
1 Week4.91%
2 Weeks8.88%
1 Month7.23%
3 Month0.34%
6 Month15.64%
12 Month55.3%
2 Year60.61%
3 Year47.71%
5 Year15.75%
10 Year40.55%
15 Year20.77%
Volatility
ATR(14)1.3
ATR(20)%1.73%
ATR Inc-4.36%
Range Today0.55
ADR(20)1.06
ADR(20)%1.42%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS81.38
3 months CRS60.32
6 months CRS80.43
Mansfield0.9
10 Day High73.76
10 Day Low67.05
20 Day High73.76
20 Day Low67.05
52 Week High78.28
52 Week Low47.06
CS1 End72.82
CR1 Start77.29
Volume & EV
DER(3)2.9%
DER(5)2.52%
Volume475.58K
Volume Incr60.92%
Vol(5)4.17M
Vol(50)2.42M

BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA / BNS TA FAQ

What is the technical rating for BNS stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 9 / 10 to BNS.


What is the current trend direction of BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA (BNS) stock?

The current trend direction for BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA (BNS) is Bullish.


Can you provide the RSI signal for BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA?

BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA (BNS) has an RSI value of 62.6105. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the short term momentum for BNS stock?

The short term momentum for BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA (BNS) is positive.


What is the buy/sell signal for BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA (BNS) stock?

The buy/sell signal for BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA (BNS) is buy as both the short term and long term trends are positive.