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Why These 3 Bank Stocks Can Take Off in 2020

Bank stocks underperformed the broader market in 2019. A changing landscape with increasing competition from fintech disruptors, low interest rates, and one-off credit events all played their part in stifling the industry’s growth. While the BANK index generated returns of more than 20%, the number still fell short of the S&P 500’s 29% increase.2020 brings with it new uncertainties, too; A U.S. presidential election, EPS volatility expected from CECL (current expected credit loss), the unavoidable change in the credit cycle, all attaching risk to financial stocks.While the sector is trading at one of the lowest multiples over the last two decades compared to the S&P 500, there are particular banking stocks that present a compelling opportunity.Investment firm Stephen sees several important stock plays in the banking industry for investors to consider in coming months. Using TipRanks’ Stock Comparison, we were able to read the fine print on 3 top picks the...