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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

Mar 5, 2016 by John Maxfield

These 3 Bank CEOs Got Big Raises Last Year

It's good to be a big bank CEO.

Mar 5, 2016 by John Maxfield and Gaby Lapera

Apple Pay: An "On-Ramp" to Visa Inc.'s Network

While it’s tempting to think that Apple Pay will disrupt the payments industry, companies like Visa and MasterCard are embracing it instead.

Mar 4, 2016 by John Maxfield

3 Reasons US Bancorp's Stock Could Rise

Given US Bancorp’s profitability and performance over the past decade, it’s hard to envision a scenario under which its stock price won’t increase over the foreseeable future.

Mar 4, 2016 by John Maxfield

Why Investors Should Generally Prefer Bank Stocks With Low Betas

If you're looking for bank stocks that will generate the best long-term returns, then you should generally avoid ones with high betas.

Mar 4, 2016 by John Maxfield and Gaby Lapera

Why the Payments Industry Seems Vulnerable to Disruption

With staggeringly wide margins, companies are pining to disrupt the payments industry.

Mar 3, 2016 by John Maxfield

3 Reasons Goldman Sachs Stock Could Rise

Goldman's stock is currently trading for a meaningful discount to its book value. This won't last long.

Mar 3, 2016 by John Maxfield

Big Bank CEOs, Ranked by Skin in the Game

JPMorgan Chase’s Jamie Dimon and Goldman Sachs’ Lloyd Blankfein tower over their counterparts when it comes to insider ownership.

Mar 3, 2016 by John Maxfield and Gaby Lapera

An Introduction to the Payments Industry

This is one of the most important services of modern society, but it’s also one of the least understood.

Mar 3, 2016 by John Maxfield

Better Buy: Wells Fargo vs. Bank of America

It depends on what you're looking for.

Mar 2, 2016 by John Maxfield and Gaby Lapera

Why the Payments Industry Is Ripe for Disruption

Starting from the observation that the payments industry is dominated by the oligopoly of Visa, MasterCard, and American Express, Gaby Lapera and John Maxfield talk about why it seems to be so prone to disruption.

Mar 2, 2016 by John Maxfield

3 Charts About Bank of America Corp. CEO Brian Moynihan's Compensation

Breaking down how much Moynihan earned, when he'll receive it, and how much is paid out in stock.

Mar 2, 2016 by John Maxfield

Jamie Dimon’s 2015 Compensation In 2 Charts

JPMorgan Chase sets the standard when it comes to executive compensation.

Mar 1, 2016 by John Maxfield

Why It Was Silly to Downgrade Bank of America Stock

Bank of America's shares are safer now than they were two months ago, despite the fact that they were downgraded on Tuesday.

Mar 1, 2016 by John Maxfield

Why Shares of Bank of America Corp. Are Soaring on Tuesday

The nation's second largest bank by assets is particularly well-positioned to benefit from the day's positive economic news.

Feb 29, 2016 by John Maxfield

3 Takeaways From Warren Buffett's 2015 Letter to Shareholders

Here's what I learned after wading through the wit and wisdom of Buffett's latest shareholder letter.

Feb 27, 2016 by John Maxfield

How Does Bank of America Compensate Its CEO?

This chart breaks down the compensation package for Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan.

Feb 20, 2016 by John Maxfield

How Wells Fargo Survived the Panic of 1855

For this big bank, financial panics have always presented the opportunity to surge ahead of less prudent competitors.

Feb 19, 2016 by John Maxfield

4 Reasons to Consider Buying Bank of America Stock Today

Bank of America's shares are down by double digits this year despite the bank's ongoing and undeniable improvement.

Feb 19, 2016 by John Maxfield

U.S. Bancorp and Negative Interest Rates: Sometimes Losing Less Is Winning Big

Because U.S. Bancorp has a comparatively small amount of money on deposit at the Federal Reserve, negative interest rates present a smaller threat to it than to most of its peers.

Feb 19, 2016 by John Maxfield

10 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Wells Fargo

Fascinating historical insights into the nation's third biggest bank by assets.

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