JP Morgan Chase & CoJPMBUYOct 11, 2012Stock price when the opinion was issued
As of Oct 20, 2026. Market Open.
They just reported a clear top and bottom line miss, though net interest income beat. The non-interest income and asset management missed. Expenses rose faster than revenue. Shares fell at first, but recovered when management offered a a positive forecast. Overall, results were mixed but the outlook makes this a winner.
It's all about the scale, and JPM's scale is tremendous. Largest US bank, and in over 100 countries. Built for almost any type of economic environment. Multiple revenue engines. Announced $50B share buyback. Strong performance due to increasing confidence about the economy.
Chart shows 200-day MA trending higher, and series of higher highs and higher lows. Yield is 1.71%.
There is also a Canadian CDR (hedged) version but he prefers the actual stock in US dollars. He doesn't like the hedged versions of stocks which neutralize the foreign exchange component and prefers the benefit of owning companies in US dollars. He owns this and other US financials. Canadian banks have done very well.
Helped by QE. It is making its way to the banks but not getting through to the economy. They are in good shape to win some market share by way of loan growth. They have a strong balance sheet. They can make their dividend. There may be growth in it and they may institute their share repurchase plan. Revisions of earnings continue to go higher. You want to see fundamental characteristics and price characteristics that support the view. In this case you have good fundamentals and positive price performance so the wind is at your back.