This is the premier global investment bank. They are the best run bank in this space. They were not damaged in the financial crisis. But Goldman Sachs has suffered along with the other large banks. Investors have the chance to buy it now near 11 times current earnings and perhaps 9 times next year’s earnings. They are the only major investment bank that has fewer shares outstanding now than before the financial crisis. It continues to use its free cash flow to buy back shares. Fewer large banks are involved in trading activities, and margins for Goldman Sachs’ trading continue to be very strong. Goldman has a new CEO, which causes some concern. However, Goldman has a great track record with management transitions; he expects this to go well. Yield 01.4%. (Analysts’ price target $273.72)

When interest rates rise, banks raise their lending rates faster than the deposit rate. Their margins increase. GS has made their money on underwriting and proprietary trading. Inexpensive stock at less than 10x earnings.

(A Top Pick May 24, 2017. Up 4%). This company is doing well but it disappointed investors when it didn’t announce buybacks in its last earnings call. He thinks Goldman is acting responsibly and putting its money to work on growth. Late cycle business activity includes a lot of mergers and acquisitions, which Goldman Sachs will benefit from. They are also continuing to grow their bank and earning good returns. The growth rate from investing their cash flow in this is better than investors would get from dividends and buybacks. He is buying the company on its dip, expecting the stock to rise as interest rates rise.