JP Morgan Chase & CoJPMCOMMENTJun 13, 2017Stock 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.
He loves this. It has been able to compound BV at 7%-8% a year and he sees this continuing. There is a lot of positive tailwind. If Trump is able to get the Dodd Frank repealed, there will be an instant 10% move in the US banks. If you get tax reform there will be another move in the banks. Higher interest rates will create another move in the banks. Inexpensive. Trading at a below market value compared to the S&P 500.