JP Morgan Chase & Co (JPM)

Hats off to an amazing quarter recently.

Today, their Q2 earnings were incredibly strong. You were rewarded to holding onto your bank stocks. It's the best of this sector.

Banks reported their Q2 today. JPM's loan-loss provisions are $100 billion lower a year ago if you strip out First Republic. That says something about the trajectory of the economy. Add to that the CEO's bullish comments about the economy and his bank's forecast. Without First Rep., they beat profits at 40%, a 67% profit rise with FR. Massive.

Banks have had a tough time. As we head toward the end of rate tightening, financials are a great place to be. IPO  market will eventually take off. Financials have never been in a better position than today, due to regulation and good stewardship. Trades at 9x earnings, historical level for banks is 13x. 2x tangible book value, not inexpensive but you get a lot for what you pay. Cream of the crop. Yield is 2.68%.

Favourite US bank. Thinks highly of leadership. Solid at this level. Regional troubles will benefit the "too big to fail" banks, as they gobble up assets. 

One of the best among financials, though the stock price may not always reflect that. Pays a dividend below 3%, are growing earnings, and are spending a lot in tech which are starting to pan out. He isn't bullish all the financials but JPM is how to play this space.

Great bank. He's not sure if there's a specific great time to buy, but one you want to own if you have a long-term view. Buying assets of First Republic was a very good deal.

Undervalued. America's dominant bank despite the recent deposit run among regional banks. And yet shares have declined from $156 to $127. They report Friday and it could report a disappointment, but if the Fed declares victory over inflation, JPM could be THE stock to own. Pays a 3% yield, too.

They're a safe place to deposit your money (in light of the regional banking meltdown) and this should make up for their lack of investment banking business.

Remains solid. Word is that large, stable, money-centre banks have been the beneficiaries of deposits. One of the biggest and the best. Many of the big banks are trading at historically low, relative valuations.

It fits the theme of buying good companies which are getting better. It is the best capitalized bank in the U.S. and also the most conservatively run. Has a great franchise in the capital markets business. It benefits from rising rates and increasing interest margins. Trades at 11X earnings with a 3% dividend and is a good solution for the re-inflationary market we're in.   Buy 17  Hold 11  Sell 0