It's no secret: Investing in banks can be intimidating. It's a sector with some of the most moving parts on the market, and after the financial crisis of 2008, many investors are staying away from banks altogether. But, not all banks are created equal. In this video, Motley Fool financial analyst Matt Koppenheffer gives those who are new to investing in the banking sector some ideas on the most important things to watch to know what banks you want to have a stake in, and when the right time to buy is.
How to pick a good bank to invest in, and how to know when to buy.
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.
