For years, European banks faced significant challenges, from the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) to the European sovereign debt crisis and a prolonged period of ultra-low interest rates. However, through strengthened regulations, improved capital buffers, and operational resilience, they have emerged as stronger and more competitive financial institutions.
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BMO/BNS Q1 2025 Takeaways (BNN Video)
Canadian bank earnings season began with BMO and BNS reporting Q1 results. On Tuesday February 25th, 2025, Rob Wessel was on BNN Bloomberg discussing: (i) valuations and key takeaways; (ii) the impact of the U.S. ‘wildcard’ on the Canadian economy and banking sector, and (iii) opportunities for fiscal policies to boost Canadian Bank stocks.
Canadian Banks: Toughest Stock Picking Environment in 30+ Years
On February 13, 2025, we hosted a live Canadian bank webcast with Rob Wessel, Executive Chairman & Co-Founder of Hamilton ETFs and one of Canada’s leading experts in the financial services sector. Rob provided his insights into how investors can navigate one of the most challenging stock picking environments for the Canadian banks in over 30 years reviewed how highly material and idiosyncratic valuation issues affecting…
Positive Outlook for U.S. Banks in 2025
The U.S. reporting season for the financial sector has kicked off, and the initial results for Q4 and guidance for 2025 have been largely positive. This optimism is reflected across both large-cap and small/mid-cap (“SMID-cap”) banks, indicating a robust financial landscape ahead, which would be beneficial for the Hamilton U.S. Mid-Cap Financials ETF (HUM)
Canadian Banks Q4 2024: Rob Wessel on BNN Bloomberg
Rob Wessel was on BNN Bloomberg yesterday to provide his insights on the Canadian banks as they report Q4 2024 earnings, which began with Bank of Nova Scotia. He also discusses valuations for the sector and the key themes for investors to watch for this quarter.
Canadian Banks Q3 2024: Rob Wessel on BNN Bloomberg
Rob Wessel was on BNN Bloomberg yesterday for the beginning of Canadian Bank Q3 Earnings to discuss TD Bank results and what they could mean for the rest of the group. In particular, Rob provided his outlook on the individual issues facing each bank and their impact on valuations.
TD Bank: Where to From Here? (Video)
In our latest video, Rob Wessel discusses the key issues facing TD Bank in light of its recent challenges related to anti-money laundering. In particular, Rob identifies four key issues and three possible scenarios on where TD Bank stock could go from here.
Canadian Banks Q2 2024: Rob Wessel on BNN Bloomberg
Rob Wessel was on BNN Bloomberg last week for the beginning of Canadian bank earnings to discuss TD Bank results and what they could mean for the rest of the group. He also provided his thoughts on: (i) TD Bank’s anti-money laundering probe; (ii) risks of mortgage resets; and (iii) the catalysts needed to drive better performance from Canadian bank stocks going forward. BNN Bloomberg: Rob…
U.S. Mid-Cap Financials — HUM Outperforms with Considerable Recovery Upside Remaining
The U.S. financials have been showing strong momentum this year outperforming the S&P 500[1], fueled by increased economic optimism and investor sentiment. The Hamilton U.S. Mid-Cap Financials ETF (HUM) has been the top performing U.S. financials/ banks ETFs in Canada since inception (see below). That said, following earnings season, the large-cap financials, which typically set the tone for the rest of the sector, are leading the…
The Case for Australian Banks in Canadian Portfolios
It is well known that Canadian investors favour their domestic banking oligopoly for its history of solid growth and stable dividends. What is less well known is that Australia is home to one of the world’s best banking sectors, with nearly identical long-term returns and dividends to those of the Canadian banks.
HFG — The Secret Bull Market in Global Financials
The Hamilton Global Financials ETF (HFG) continues to benefit from excellent performance, having materially outperformed Canadian financials in the last 1, 2, and 3-year periods with lower volatility. Despite the global financial sector’s strong performance over the last six months, there has been remarkably little discussion about it as current interests (AI, the “magnificent 7”, and a fixation on the Federal Reserve/the path for interest rates)…
Canadian Banks: Buying Opportunity? (BNN Video)
Rob Wessel was on BNN Bloomberg to discuss the catalysts needed to get Canadian bank stocks moving from their low valuations, and if now is the right time to buy.