JP Morgan Chase & CoJPMTOP PICKNov 22, 2016Stock price when the opinion was issued
As of Oct 21, 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.
One of the biggest banks in the world. 75% of their revenue comes from the US, very domestic focused. They are the largest bank asset manager. Have a very significant capital markets business. 2nd only to Wells Fargo (WFC-N) in consumer lending. They’ve been gaining market share in every one of their businesses. Very good revenue growth, the only bank with a 10% return on equity, and this is in the face of significant regulations. Technically it made the 1st new all-time high this week since 1999, a very significant technical break out, and it will probably rally for years. Dividend yield of 2.45%. (Analysts’ price target is $77.38.)