First US Bancshares Inc (FUSB-Q)

(A Top Pick June 8, 2017. Down 5%). He thinks this stock could double. It pays a small dividend. This is a small bank in Alabama with a good capitalization ratio and good management. This has been a laggard in the sector. Laggards often catch up with the sector, which points to tremendous upside for this stock.

(A Top Pick June 8, 2017. Down 1.97%). He bought it two years ago. It’s one of the only banks he has that hasn’t gone up well in the past year. There is a lot of potential upside. With interest rates rising in the states, banks should do well. They took a write-off this quarter because of the tax changes. They are very well capitalized. He has it targeted as a potential double.

(A Top Pick Feb 7/17. Up 5%.) Hasn't done that well, but does have tremendous potential. Pays a dividend of $.02 a quarter. Prior to the recession, it paid over $.20 a quarter. The stock didn’t dilute during the recession, so there are just over 6 million shares outstanding. There is a good chance of a dividend increase this year. This stock could double.

A small bank in Alabama. Has 15 outlets and has done very well. Not huge revenues, but they are decent and fairly stable. Thinks this has tremendous upside. Their capitalization ratios are amazing. It’s rare to see a bank that good. He thinks it can double from here. Dividend yield of 0.7%.

(A Top Pick Sept 22/16. Up 17%.) A small regional bank, but with reasonable insider ownership. Well-managed. Trades at around BV. He can see this doubling from here.

(A Top Pick June 28/16. Up 31%.) Feels this still has a lot of upside. It is selling for around BV. A small branch with 23 to 25 branches. It could be a takeover at some point. He can see this doubling from here.

He paid $8 and change and it now trades at $11 and change. They never diluted the shares during the recession. They just reported a quarter where they made money. He is happy to sit with the shares he has. If they increase the dividend that will help a lot. Interest rates going up will help the banking sector.

He made a fortune on US banks. This one has not moved as much. He thinks it can double from here. It is under book value. 15 branches out of Alabama. It is profitable almost all the time.

It is one of his favourite banks in the states right now. It has moved up nicely. It can get above $20. They have 25 locations. There is quite a bit further to go. They know what they are doing. As the US economy continues to recover and interest rates go up they should do well.