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John Maxfield

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I write about banks, trying my best to balance the good and the bad.

Recent Articles by John Maxfield

Limbo

Dec 26, 2016 by John Maxfield

1 Reason Bank of America’s Stock Price Is Still So Low

The answer is much more straightforward than you might think.

Buffett1

Dec 24, 2016 by John Maxfield

How Much Is Warren Buffett's Investment In Bank of America Worth Today?

The Oracle of Omaha's investment in Bank of America has more than tripled in value.

bank sign on front of building

Dec 2, 2019 by John Maxfield

Wells Fargo's Fake-Account Scandal Is Still Weighing Heavily on Its Business

New data from Wells Fargo showed that new account openings at the bank have dropped substantially over the past 12 months.

Goals

Dec 23, 2016 by John Maxfield

Here Are Bank of America’s 3 Performance Targets

Bank of America’s CEO recently reiterated the three performance targets that it’s striving to meet.

Two Choices

Dec 23, 2016 by John Maxfield

U.S. Bancorp's Enviable Problem

Its industry-leading profitability translates into an expensive stock, which makes share buybacks less attractive.

Bank of America2

Dec 23, 2016 by John Maxfield

Bank of America Didn’t Waste Any Time Raising Its Own Interest Rates

On the same day that the Federal Reserve raised the benchmark fed funds rate by 25 basis points, Bank of America followed suit by raising its own prime rate the same amount.

Price vs. Value

Jun 28, 2017 by John Maxfield

10 Popular Bank Stocks Ranked by Stock Price

While many people are attracted to the least expensive bank stocks, it’s also important to take value into consideration.

Goal

Dec 22, 2016 by John Maxfield

Bank of America Could Soon Hit Its Main Profitability Target

If interest rates continue to rise, Bank of America could soon earn more than 12% on its tangible common shareholders’ equity.

Calculator - 1

Dec 21, 2016 by John Maxfield

How to Measure Bank of America’s Profitability

A thorough primer on how bank profitability is measured by stock analysts and investors.

Tall Buildings - 2

Dec 21, 2016 by John Maxfield

10 Biggest Banks in America

As their balance sheets show, the largest banks in the United States control trillions of dollars in assets.

Federal Reserve - 3

Dec 20, 2016 by John Maxfield

What Is the Fed Funds Rate?

The fed funds rate is the single most important interest rate benchmark in the United States.

Excited

Dec 20, 2016 by John Maxfield

Here’s Something That Bank of America Shareholders Can Get Excited About

If the Federal Reserve’s veto power over bank capital plans is eliminated by Congress and the incoming Trump administration, Bank of America could double both its dividend and its current rate of stock buybacks.

Diamond

Dec 19, 2016 by John Maxfield

This Bank Stock Is Getting Way Too Expensive

U.S. Bancorp is one of the best bank stocks to own; it’s also one of the most expensive.

Balloons

Dec 19, 2016 by John Maxfield

2 Reasons to Think Bank of America Will Have a Very Good Fourth Quarter

Higher interest rates and elevated trading revenue should boost the top and bottom lines at Bank of America in the final three months of the year.

Santa Wish List

Dec 17, 2016 by John Maxfield

Bank of America’s CEO Really Wants to Raise Its Dividend

Regaining complete control over Bank of America’s dividend is at the top of Brian Moynihan’s wish list for deregulation under the incoming Trump administration.

Jamie Dimon 2012

Dec 17, 2016 by John Maxfield

Will JPMorgan Chase Continue to Buy Back Stock at Today's Lofty Price?

With its shares trading for a 70% premium to tangible book value, JPMorgan Chase could soon lose its appetite for stock buybacks.

Tall Buildings - 2

Dec 16, 2016 by John Maxfield

Here Are the 8 U.S.-Based Global Systemically Important Banks

These eight global systemically important banks must hold more capital than their smaller, simpler peers.

Fast

Dec 16, 2016 by John Maxfield

Chart: Bank of America Is Still the Most Actively Traded Stock on the S&P 500

Thanks to the financial crisis and the presidential election, Bank of America’s stock trades at nearly 30 times the volume of the typical large-cap stock.

Stress Ball

Dec 15, 2016 by John Maxfield

Bank of America’s Stress Test History

A cheat sheet showing how Bank of America has performed on the stress tests since 2011.

Hornet's Next

Dec 15, 2016 by John Maxfield

Wells Fargo's Counterproductive Criticism of Regulators

Even though it’s true that regulators and regulations have gone too far over the past few years, Wells Fargo isn’t the bank that should be pointing that out.

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