1 Bank Stock on Our Buy List and 2 We Ignore

Banks play a critical role in the financial system, providing everything from commercial loans to wealth management and payment processing services. Still, investors are uneasy as banks face challenges from credit quality concerns and potential regulatory changes. These doubts have caused the industry to lag recently as banking stocks have collectively shed 1.3% over the past six months. This drawdown is a far cry from the S&P 500’s 9.7% ascent.