JP Morgan Chase & CoJPMBUYSep 25, 2018Stock price when the opinion was issued
As of Jul 10, 2026. Market Open.
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 largest US banks, the gold standard. Leading across all divisions. Consistently delivers some of the strongest returns in the industry.
Just reported strong quarter, record trading revenue, earnings up 13%, revenue ahead of expectations. Pulled back on slightly higher expense guidance. Higher-quality name, trades at a premium (for good reason).
Citi is still a turnaround story. CEO has been simplifying the business -- cutting costs and focusing on strongest franchises. Strong quarter, beat on revenue and earnings. Outperforming peers. Cheaper, with more upside potential (but more risk if turnaround stops working).
She's sticking with JPM, but C is a reasonable choice if you like the turnaround angle.
He likes US banks and prefers them to Canadian banks. US household debt is lower than Canada’s. Interest rates are likely to rise faster in the US than in Canada, which is good for US bank stocks. When 10-year bond rates finally rose higher than 3%, US banks started rising again. He owns two regional US banks and is currently looking at a large US bank. Overall, he likes the sector, including JP Morgan, but he is not planning to buy that particular bank.