BNS.TO Dividend Calculator
Calculate how much dividend income The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with BNS.TO's current 3.46% yield and -1.2% dividend growth rate.
Dividend Yield: 3.46%
Annual Dividend: $4.44 per share
Share Price: $130.72
Payout Ratio: 58.0%
BNS.TO DRIP Calculator
Model BNS.TO dividend reinvestment with customizable yield, growth rate, contribution, and time horizon. Compare DRIP vs no-DRIP returns and see year-by-year projection tables.
5-Year Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR): -1.2% per year
What If You Invested $1,000 in BNS.TO 10 Years Ago?
A $1,000 investment in BNS.TO on 2016-11-01 would be worth $2,938.98 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of 193.9%.
Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $2,279.74 (128% return). Reinvesting dividends added $659.24 in extra value.
Starting share price: $74.14 — Current share price: $130.72
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is BNS.TO's current dividend yield?
- BNS.TO (The Bank of Nova Scotia) currently has a dividend yield of 3.46%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $346 per year in dividend income before taxes.
- How much BNS.TO do I need to make $1,000 per month in dividends?
- To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from BNS.TO at its current yield of 3.46%, you would need approximately $346,821 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.
- Does BNS.TO pay monthly dividends?
- No, BNS.TO pays dividends quarterly (4 times per year). You can build monthly income by combining it with other stocks that pay in different months.
- Is BNS.TO's dividend safe?
- BNS.TO's payout ratio is 58%, which is generally considered safe. The company retains enough earnings to sustain and potentially grow its dividend.
- What is BNS.TO's dividend growth rate?
- BNS.TO's 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately -1.2% per year. This growth rate is pre-loaded into the calculator above to give you a realistic projection.
- What would $1,000 invested in BNS.TO 10 years ago be worth today?
- A $1,000 investment in BNS.TO on 2016-11-01 would be worth approximately $2,938.98 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a 193.9% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $2,279.74 — meaning DRIP added $659.24 in extra value.
See full dividend history and analysis on the BNS.TO dividend page.