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This Bull Is Pounding the Table for AIG

Bernstein Research has called AIG a “once-in-a-generation opportunity.” Is this just hyperbole, or a legitimate call? There’s reason to believe it’s more of the latter.

By Matt Koppenheffer – Jan 29, 2013 at 10:48AM EST

Bernstein Research is making a big bullish call on AIG. In this video, Foolish financial analyst Matt Koppenheffer looks at why Bernstein is saying AIG is a once-in-a-generation investment opportunity. The big reason? AIG trades at half book value, while insurance companies trade at or twice book value. AIG's emergence from U.S. Treasury ownership also enhances its appeal.  

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Matt Koppenheffer
Matt Koppenheffer is the former Head of the Coverage Team at The Motley Fool. He was a full-time Motley Fool employee from 2012-2025 and is a former advisor and analyst for multiple Motley Fool services. Matt's articles and analysis have been published around the world and his views have been cited in worldwide publications from the Financial Times and The New York Times to the Toronto Star and Germany's Focus Money. He has appeared to offer analysis on a variety of outlets including CNBC and NPR. Matt is the co-author of The Astonishing Collapse of MF Global as well as the creator and former co-host of The Motley Fool's Industry Focus podcast.
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American International Group Stock Quote
American International Group
NYSE: AIG
$75.24
(+1.61%)+$1.19
MetLife Stock Quote
MetLife
NYSE: MET
$70.75
(+3.63%)+$2.48

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