Is Bank of America a $5 Stock or a $10 Stock?

The following video is part of our "Motley Fool Conversations" series, in which senior analyst Anand Chokkavelu, CFA, discusses topics across the investing world. Bank of America is amazingly volatile. Its market-leading share trading volume also attests to the popularity and wildness of its stock. In the last year, we've seen its share price come to rest above $10 a share and below $5 a share. Right now, it's in the middle, but what is the true value of a share of Bank of America? Is it closer to $5 or closer to $10? Anand believes the latter and explains in the video below.

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At the time thisarticle was published Anand Chokkaveluowns shares of Bank of America, Citigroup, Wells Fargo, and JPMorgan Chase. He also owns long-dated options on Bank of America and warrants on Citigroup, Wells Fargo, and JPMorgan Chase. The Motley Fool owns shares of JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup. The Fool owns shares of and has created a covered strangle position in Wells Fargo.Motley Fool newsletter serviceshave recommended buying shares of The Goldman Sachs Group. 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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