Bank of Nova Scotia’s share price is trading near its 52-week high with strong multi-period returns and price action above key moving averages, while momentum indicators point to overbought conditions that could increase the risk of near-term pullbacks. The balance sheet shows substantial asset scale and positive equity, but the bank operates with high absolute leverage typical of large financial institutions. Short interest is modest as a percentage of shares outstanding, though the elevated short volume ratio suggests active two-sided positioning in the near term.