Why I'm Down 50% on Bank of America

The following video is part of our "Motley Fool Conversations" series, in which Anand Chokkavelu, senior banking analyst, discusses topics around the financial world.

The banking industry has been beaten down in recent months and years. But Bank of America has fared worse than most. Anand explains why he's been so wrong on B of A -- at least so far.

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At the time thisarticle was published Anand Chokkavelu owns shares of Bank of America, JPMorgan, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo. He also owns warrants on JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo and long-dated options on Bank of America. The Motley Fool owns shares of Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, and Wells Fargo and has created a covered strangle position on Wells Fargo.Try any of ourFoolish newsletter servicesfree for 30 days. We Fools don't all hold the same opinions, but we all believe thatconsidering a diverse range of insightsmakes us better investors. The Motley Fool has adisclosure policy.

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