The Quiet Opportunity at Wells Fargo

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

Wells Fargo has traditionally been a retail bank that sticks to its knitting. But very quietly, it's been branching into investment banking. Anand assesses this quiet opportunity (and risk!).

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At the time thisarticle was published Anand Chokkavelu owns shares of Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup. He also owns warrants in JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup; and long-dated options in Bank of America. The Motley Fool owns shares of Bank of America, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, and Wells Fargo; and has created a covered strangle position on Wells Fargo. Try any of our Foolish newsletter servicesfree for 30 days. We Fools may not 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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