BNS Option Overview
Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) options traded 446 contracts on Nov 4, 2026, in line with the 20-day average of 427, and calls outnumber puts. 30-day implied volatility was 20.3%, near the bottom of its one-year range. Near-term max pain was $95.65, 0.8% below the $96.44 close.
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BNS Options FAQ
How actively are BNS options traded?
361 calls and 85 puts traded on Nov 4, 2026, 446 contracts in total. Open interest was 19.82K contracts. Over the past 30 days, volume averaged 719 contracts per day. The BNS option volume chart shows volume by strike and expiration date.
Is BNS implied volatility high right now?
Bank of Nova Scotia IV rank is 6, so its 30-day implied volatility of 20.3% is near the bottom of its one-year range. Over the past year it ranged from 11.0% on Dec 8, 2025 to 158.6% on Oct 16, 2026. See the BNS implied volatility history for a longer view.
What is the BNS put/call ratio?
The Bank of Nova Scotia put/call volume ratio was 0.24 on Nov 4, 2026, so calls outnumber puts. The put/call open interest ratio was 0.99. The BNS open interest chart shows calls and puts at each strike.
What is BNS max pain this week?
As of the Nov 4, 2026 close, max pain for Bank of Nova Scotia options about one week from expiration was $95.65, 0.8% below the $96.44 close. The BNS max pain chart shows it for every expiration date.
What is BNS's expected move over the next week?
Based on 7-day implied volatility of 17.4%, options price a move of about ±$2.33 (±2.4%) over the next week, a range of roughly $94.11 to $98.77 from the Nov 4, 2026 close. The BNS expected move chart shows it for every expiration date.