JP Morgan Chase & Co (JPM)

Huge move up on Trump bump. Yield curve's in better shape than it's been for a long time. Net interest margins are better. The space will see lots more M&A. Will go higher if the space does. Trades at 13x for only 7% growth, not a good deal for a bank. He'd look at Citi instead.

Highest quality, Jamie Dimon, gold standard. Don't buy at these prices.

Favours Canadian banks. But if you had to own one, this would probably be the first one to look at. In a league unto itself. Probably best bank in the world.

This week, they reported a terrific quarter: a huge sales and earnings beat with all 3 business units performing better than expected, especially the business and investment side. This saw 18% revenue growth, driven by a 49% increase in investment banking fees. Spending came in lower than expected, and they raised their 2025 net interest forecast while maintaining its expense guidance. Their CEO sees more growth in business, overall.

Banks earnings happen next Wednesday: JPM, Goldman, Wells Fargo and Citi. He expects good reports from all. The expected increase in M&A will benefit all. These stocks are off their highs at very low PEs. He's been buying them.

Likes US financials, sector is underowned. Financials will benefit from US pro-business policies, less regulation, and more M&A activity. 200-day MA is going higher, and price is above that. 200-week MAs are starting to turn up. 

See his Top Picks.

Regulators and politicians like the CEO, so JPM gets good deal when the banking sector faces challenges, like picking up assets at an attractive price. Have the best credit profile; their credit cards outperform. The dividend grows at 7%.  If US interest rates don't decline a lot, then load demand will drive JPM's business.

No real growth. The banks each take their turn to shine, and you want to buy them at different times.

It's the best bank in the world, boasting size and scale and trading at 2x book, which is historical expensive.

His choice in US banks, though it trades at a higher PE. The CEO has been doing a spectacular job. He also likes BAC for its management.

Incredibly well run. Better opportunities than others because it has other businesses that don't rely on interest rates, such as credit cards and investment banking. Bigger and better than others, able to do more M&A as well.

In the space, he prefers bricks & mortar and steady-eddy banks that are diversified coast to coast. In the US, he owns this one. Well capitalized, has done well.

The question was on his preference of this group of wealth management companies. He owns all three for different reasons. The possible lack of regulation under the new administration has already boosted them. They are in excellent financial shape and have good dividend growth. It is not an expensive sector.

He just bought more JPM before the vote (not covered calls) and reaped the rally. He's writing calls now and next week.

This is his biggest bank position. Leader in the sector. Best technology, balance sheet, and management (though you can't have somebody forever). Wonderful business. Bullish backdrop for financial services. Up 10% today, so could pull back. Buy a bit, buy more on a pullback. Won't get badly hurt with this one.

She's going to increase her position in this to get more US banking growth exposure.