Australians have more money invested in bank stocks than any other stocks, either directly or indirectly, but leading bank analysts suggest a rethink on whether that is the best place to have your money parked.
Key points:
One of Australia's leading analysts believes having stocks in banks may not be the best option for investors
He said he believes the Australian economy will take 18 months to recover
Bank stocks have rallied after their lows in March, but not as much as the rest of the market
Jefferies' Brian Johnson likens the Australian economy, and by proxy the banks, to Corbet's Couloir — one of the most dangerous ski runs in North America.
It's a double black diamond, which means one who dares enter will be exposed to "uncontrollable falls along a steep, continuous pitch, route complexity, and high-consequence terrain".
Read more: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-08-28/australians-with-stocks-in-banks-may-need-to-rethink/12604616
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