The "Shortcuts" You Didn't Know About Investing in Banks

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Investing in big banks can be intimidating for individual investors, but there are a few "shortcuts" that investors like us can look at when determining whether or not a bank is a good buy today.

Some of the highlights include:

  • Price to book value

  • The skill of management

  • Return on assets

You can find out more on these critical metrics in the video below.


If you're wondering whether Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) passes Matt's investment criteria, he will lift the veil on the bank's operations, including detailing three reasons to buy and three reasons to sell. Click here now to claim your copy of his exclusive insights.

The article The "Shortcuts" You Didn't Know About Investing in Banks originally appeared on Fool.com.

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