Top 10 Finance Stocks To Watch in 2021

They delivered a good quarter a few weeks ago. Long-term secular growth lies ahead.

Likes the upside potential with strong dividend (downside protection). Yield curve has smooth out - interest rates also falling. Very strong balance sheet with high lending capabilities. Company moving toward reducing global presence - capitalize on the USA. Less regulation under Trump presidency will also help company. 

The question was on his preference of this group of wealth management companies. He owns all three for different reasons. The possible lack of regulation under the new administration has already boosted them. They are in excellent financial shape and have good dividend growth. It is not an expensive sector.

Money-laundering fine. Asset cap on growth will really hamper growth in US. Perhaps can focus more on Canada where they've been increasing deposit base and credit card business. Depressed valuation is an entry point. Attractive dividend. Opportunity to turn it around over the medium term.

Trades at 30x earnings, but it's warranted. Part of a duopoly, and has branched out into analytic services from its core business. Benefits from switching from cash to digital. Huge moat. There will always be regulatory risk. Happy to hold.

Laggard compared to peers. Partial investment in KEY in the US, with market expectations that investment will be increased over time to expand footprint. Net interest income would actually increase with falling rates. Loves the valuation and shift in strategy. Yield is 5.6%. (Analysts’ price target is $70.73)

Rich valuation, but can't deny how well it's done. Consistently profitable on combined ratio (premiums in, minus claims and expenses). Huge market share. He owns CB instead.

Would prefer over TD bank. Excellent business that is rock sold. Very strong balance sheet. Excellent brand name in Canada. 

If you're in a bull market, you want to own the strongest stocks you can find. He prefers "good, getting better", some kind of positive change that could add to the valuation, and where other people agree with him. He owns RY, CM, and NA; firing on all cylinders.

Hold on or take gains? Whether to take gains is a function of percentage in your portfolio. 5% is OK, but if 10% or more think about taking some off the table. Too big to fail. Exceptional job cost-cutting. May be trending toward deregulation, so US domestic banks would be more shielded.