Opinions Paul Harris, CFA
JP Morgan Chase & CoJPMBUYJan 08, 2020
Paul Harris, CFAStock price when the opinion was issued
As of Jul 10, 2026. Market Open.
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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.
Gordon Reid
Still the biggest and best global bank in the world. A good time to buy is any day that ends in "y".
Brian MaddenVery good dividend growth trajectory last 10 years. Share buybacks. Best risk manager in the US banking space -- saw that firsthand in 2008. Keeps getting better and better. Yield is 1.95%.
(Analysts’ price target is $343.06)
Darren SissonsBit of delay in reward, but whole banking sector's in a great position. Tons of capital markets business coming on. Yield curve steepening is really the money driver behind borrowing/lending. Very strong trading numbers.
Gordon ReidCapital markets broadly are improving, so more investment fees should come through. Deregulation coming through, consumer not as badly off as feared. Good place to start looking, given the sector's lagged. Yield is 2%.
Stan WongAll the North American banks had a great 2025. JPM is the most profitable US one. The dividend yield is rising and financial results have been strong. Is the US bank to own.
Christine Poole
Best bank in the world. Owned in his firm's momentum and dividend-growers mandates.
Likes US banks, but likes Canadian banks better due to the tighter oligopoly and better ROEs. US money-centre banks are technology- and scale-advantaged compared to regionals.
Brian MaddenOne 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.
Brianne GardnerIt is the best of the banks. Jamie Dimon who runs it is the best banker in the world and a major shareholder. It trades at a high multiple but with a 20%+ ROC it earns it. He has owned for 15 years. Headwinds would be an economic slowdown and Jamie getting older with the possibility of retiring.
Richard FoglerBought a long time ago as best-in-breed. US banking sector had a downdraft on worries of credit problems. But private credit issues aren't with the banks -- since 2008-2009, banks can't lend to those types of businesses.
Tim Regan
JPM vs. BAC Both are first-class banks. He owns JPM which trades at a much higher valuation than BAC. Both are tops in their business lines. For the next 5-10 years they'll be in a sweet spot of reducing costs with few regulatory issues to deal with. They'll use tech to drive their business, an advantage for larger banks who can afford that. They will do some small acquisitions. They should be trading at higher multiples. Cash flow allows them to raise dividends and buyback shares. Their payout ratios are much lower than those of Canadian banks.