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Bank Shares & Financials

Stock picking the best shares in each sector. Find out about the ASX listed Bank shares

Get the latest thoughts and opinions on the big 4 bank stocks, including Commonwealth Bank, ANZ, Westpac and NAB. But there are great money making opportunities in the Bank and Financial sector outside the big 4. Think smaller banks, non lenders and wealth companies.

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Which are the best ASX Bank to buy?

Deep dive in this Special report for ASX Investors.

Bank and Wealth Sector Update: November 2024

The Big 4 dominate the financial sector. Find the latest analysis on CBA, ANZ, WBC and NAB. Plus we dig into the less obvious buying opportunities in this sector.

Key Topics Covered in the Video:

  • The Big 4: bank shares in Australia
  • Which is our favourite big bank this month?
  • Investigate smaller banks. Are they worth buying?
  • Look for opportunities in small cap wealth stocks. Some on our Best buys list.

Australian bank shares on the ASX — what we watch

Dividends dominate the Australian finance sector for investors. Understand the sector to make strong returns.

CBA 20 year chart_Nov 24

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA)

Australia’s biggest and most profitable bank, leveraging its market dominance to achieve returns un-matched by competitors. Strengths include:

  • Dominant market mortgage market share
  • High return on equity
  • Technological superiority

Westpac Bank (ASX: WBC)

Westpac Bank provides personal, business and corporate banking services in Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the US and UK.

  • Well-established brand
  • Diverse service offering
  • Big retail base
NAB 20 year chart_Nov 24

National Australia Bank (ASX: NAB)

NAB is the 52nd largest bank in the world. It operates in over 3,500 locations in Asia, New Zealand and Australia. Strengths include:

  • AA- rating by Standard & Poor’s
  • Business banking dominance
  • Highly regarded CEO

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Australian bank shares can be difficult to evaluate. If you want to access solid returns and appreciated share prices, you should focus on obtaining a greater knowledge of the marketplace with quality, independent research.

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FAQs

In our Blue Chip research we have clear buy, sell and hold recommendations on the big 4 + Macquarie Bank. We tell you which is our preferred bank to buy and when.

We also cover smaller banks and wealth stocks in our small cap research.

We advocate building a balanced core portfolio, across multiple sectors including the banks.

There are 13 companies in the Banks industry group listed on the ASX. Financial Services makes up 31.8% of the ASX by value. 

Under the Radar Report recommends reinvesting dividends. This gives you significant returns over time through the power of compounding. Clearly, this is a personal choice however, and many retirees live off the income they generate through dividends. We encourage you to seek personal financial advice.

The smaller banks on the ASX provide exposure to the sector. Historically our analyst team have liked the smaller banks. To find our latest commentary join our small cap research.