Where do the major banks go now?
Over the last 12 months, the major banks have been strong outperformers. Will this continue or is now the time to lighten? And which of the four majors do I prefer?
Paul Rickard has more than 30 years’ experience in financial services and banking, including 20 years with the Commonwealth Bank Group in senior leadership roles. Paul was the founding Managing Director and CEO of CommSec, and was named Australian ‘Stockbroker of the Year’ in 2005. In 2011, Paul teamed up with Peter Switzer and Maureen Jordan to launch the Switzer Report, a newsletter and website for share market investors. A regular commentator in the media, investment advisor and company director, he is also a Non-Executive Director of Tyro Payments Ltd and PEXA Group Limited.
Over the last 12 months, the major banks have been strong outperformers. Will this continue or is now the time to lighten? And which of the four majors do I prefer?
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