
NYSE:BAC
He sold it on tightening of the federal reserve last fall. This is the most exposed bank to falling interest rates. He still owns C-N because there is more upside on it. (Analysts’ price target is $32.71)
Canadian vs. American banks (BAC, JPM) The Canadians trade at a premium (in book and PE terms) vs. Americans, and the 12-month outlook is better for Americans. BAC is cheaper than JPM and more domestically focused. Also, Citibank is cheaper than both of these, trading below book value with better protection to the down side.
Time to move out of US banks? BAC-N lots of levers to earn money. It trades a little higher than book value. The valuation is okay, but is trading fair value. He would not be compelled to buy at time. He would roll this position into holding the exchanges -- like CME-N
Same thoughts as with Citibank today. Expect challenges in this space. A lot of recessionary concerns have been priced into US banks but are overdone. You could add a little at current levels.