In the following video, Motley Fool financial analysts David Hanson and Matt Koppenheffer discuss the Cypriot banking bailout, and how it affects the big banks in the U.S. David tells investors that while this could turn into a big story in the headlines, it is very likely just noise for U.S. bank shareholders. He also cautions that you need to have a strong stomach if you're going to invest in banks, as they are highly susceptible to short-term volatility from market shocks like this one.
Run on Banks? Should I Sell Financials?
By David Hanson and Matt Koppenheffer – Mar 18, 2013 at 3:09PM
NYSE: BAC
Bank of America

Market Cap
$385B
Today's Change
(-1.00%) $0.52
Current Price
$51.52
Price as of October 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET
Should you get out of your banking stocks now before it's too late?
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David has been with The Motley Fool since 2013. He is a graduate of the University of Miami. Follow David on Twitter for all things finance, marketing, and investing.
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