Will Scotiabank stock break C$126.90 resistance as FactSet partnership expands in wealth management?

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Scotiabank steady today at C$124.39

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FactSet has expanded its partnership with Scotia Wealth Management, which reported assets of approximately $1.5 trillion as of July 31, 2026.
The return of Holly Pontisso as senior vice-president and chief marketing officer adds strategic marketing depth to Scotiabank's Canadian banking leadership.
Shares of Scotiabank closed at C$124.39 with a weak upward move, trading below short- and medium-term moving averages as technical indicators support further downside within a C$121.68 to C$127.1 range.

Digital upgrade and leadership changes fuel optimism for Scotia Wealth

FactSet has expanded its partnership with Scotia Wealth Management, part of Scotiabank, which reported approximately $1.5 trillion in assets as of July 31, 2026, according to Investing.com. This collaboration enhances Scotiabank's digital infrastructure, potentially offering improved analytics and broader service capabilities to its wealth management clients. Holly Pontisso's return as senior vice-president and chief marketing officer of Canadian banking brings additional strategic marketing experience to the leadership team, which could positively impact client engagement and brand positioning.

Bearish momentum persists as sellers test technical support

BNS is now trading below both its MA-20 (C$127.27) and MA-50 (C$128.67), while staying above the MA-200 (C$112.09). The Ichimoku Kijun at C$126.9 acts as immediate resistance, with support near C$121.68. Momentum indicators such as MACD and ADX show a sell bias, while RSI, Stoch RSI, CCI, and Bull/Bear Power all reflect oversold conditions. The Awesome Oscillator (AO) reinforces the downward momentum, reflecting persistent dominance by sellers.

Downside risk dominates as breakout remains unlikely

Over the next two to three trading days, BNS is expected to trade within a C$121.68 to C$127.1 range, reflecting typical volatility relative to current levels. The probability of an upward breakout above C$126.9 is low at 21%, while a move below C$121.68 is more likely at 79%. If BNS holds within the current range, expect further consolidation; a sustained push above resistance could trigger short covering, while a drop through support may accelerate losses.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, expert at Traders Union, notes constructive signals for BNS amid current volatility. He believes the FactSet partnership deepens Scotiabank’s institutional capabilities and strengthens its wealth management offering, while leadership changes add marketing expertise. Despite near-term downward pressure, the analyst sees oversold conditions presenting a longer-term opportunity. "If BNS defends support near C$121.68, I see room for a tactical rebound as fundamentals remain intact," he concludes.

In a recent review, analysts highlighted that Scotiabank shares continued to face downside risk amid persistent selling pressure and a lack of clear upward momentum. The current analysis strengthens that view, with technical indicators still showing prevalent weakness and the C$121.68 support level serving as the critical threshold for potential further declines in the coming days.

Source of Data: BNS Price Analysis by TU

The analysis is based on a proprietary model combining technical, on-chain, and expert data. Not investment advice. See methodology

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