Stock price when the opinion was issued
An Asian pure-play in insurance. The overall Asian market was down last year. They achieved all their growth goals in the past year, though. They will benefit from long-term secular trends in Asia. He expects good penetration rates in China where the middle is growing, so PRU is well-positioned. Today, he heard that Sun-Life is taking a trip to China to learn about that market.
Within financial sector - banks are struggling. However, insurance sector outperforming. Rising interest rates have impacted sector, but certain companies able to weather the storm. Stock approaching a peak price, time will tell on outcome this year.