In the following video, Motley Fool financials analysts Matt Koppenheffer and David Hanson discuss lingering investor fears over American banks, and whether or not there could be a safer set of opportunities in Canadian bank stocks. Matt mentions several Canadian banks that reported strong earnings this quarter -- and are also getting strong returns on capital, have low loan delinquencies, and are paying strong dividends. Should you be looking to Canada for banks?
With many investors still scared off of U.S. banks, is there opportunity north of the border?
About the Author
Matt is the head of the Coverage Team for The Motely Fool's premium products. Previously, he's been . Matt is a heavy user of AI tools and is working on harnessing them to help Fool members. Previously, Matt was GM of Motley Fool Ascent, led The Motley Fool Deutschland, has been an investor on various Fool services, and co-hosted the podcast "Where the Money Is". He also co-authored the book The Astonishing Collapse of MF Global. Matt started his career in San Francisco as a technology-focused investment banker and also worked at a $15 billion private equity company. When he's thinking about how to make Fools smarter, happier, and richer, you can usually find Matt running trails or making a mess in the kitchen. He's a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, but is a lifelong fan of Penn State football.
