Charles Schwab CorpSCHWTOP PICKMar 07, 2018Stock price when the opinion was issued
As of Sep 15, 2026. Market Open.
The brokers stand up well, especially technically. All benefiting from better net interest margins. Doing well with fee revenues. Equity market is healthy; despite the typical seasonally weak period, breadth has been expanding. As long as long-term rates steepen, will benefit. Fits the world we're living in.
He owns MS.
Previously caught up in regional bank concerns, and now interest rates coming down not necessarily good (less $$ earned on the float kept for customers). Can't win. Great platform, makes a lot of money, so no worries about the company. Trading volume has probably slowed a bit. Well run. He's not interested.
He likes the financial sector. This company has used technology to make the customer experience better. Over 40% of their earnings come from simple net interest margins on deposits. Asset management fees account for another 40% and it grew by 56% per year. This company is able to drop prices, but still increase earnings. Yield 0.7%. (Analysts’ price target is $60.78 )