financial sector

There are currently nearly 40 ETFs oriented to the financial sector. The following analysis features a reasonable list of ETF selections. We believe these constitute excellent index-based choices individuals and financial advisors may utilize. ETFs are based on indexes tied to well-known index...

Below are the top financial stocks in terms of earnings estimate for the next year. Alleghany Corp (NYSE: Y) is projected to earn $21.75 per share for the next year ending December, 2013. Alleghany's trailing-twelve-month EPS is $67.79. White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd (NYSE: WTM) is expected...

In my article on April 24th I suggested that May 3rd is a critical day, and could bring downside pressure in the markets, with the financial sector at risk for another setback. There could be news on May 3rd regarding adjustments to the bank stress tests that would not be favorable for the banks...

Price: $13.41 Forward P/E: 13 Earnings Growth: 11% Projected Sales Growth: 5.6% Market Cap: $700 million Why it's Featured: Solid earnings growth; stock up 36% in 4 months. Danger Zones: Fewer regulations.Navigant Consulting, Inc., (NYSE: NCI) a specialty consulting firm, provides dispute,...

If there were ever an opportunity to capitalize on the misfortunes of the financial markets, now is the perfect time to do it. The S&P 500 ETF, (SPY) has broken through a very important support and it is not inconceivable for it to travel clear down to the 1000 region in a continuous freefall....

By EconMatters(Seeking Alpha Exclusive)We at EconMatters have decided to upgrade the Financials based upon valuations at this point after what we term an oversold 3rd quarter, and believe that investors should add the following financial names to their portfolio for the 4th quarter starting...

Below are the top small-cap financial stocks on the NYSE and the NASDAQ in terms of cash. Banco Bradesco SA (NYSE: BBD) had $76.65 billion in total cash and $164.34 billion in total debt for the latest quarter. MF Global Holdings Ltd (NYSE: MF) had $31.08 billion in total cash and $20.51 billion...

Below are the top small-cap financial stocks on the NYSE and the NASDAQ in terms of cash. MF Global Holdings Ltd (NYSE: MF) had $26.04 billion in total cash and $20.63 billion in total debt for the latest quarter. Interactive Brokers Group Inc (NASDAQ: IBKR) had $20.29 billion in total cash and...

Below are the top small-cap financial stocks on the NYSE and the NASDAQ in terms of cash. Interactive Brokers Group Inc (NASDAQ: IBKR) had $20.29 billion in total cash for the latest quarter. IBKR's total debt for the same period amounted to $2.14 billion. Penson Worldwide Inc (NASDAQ: PNSN) had $6...

Below are the top large-cap financial stocks on the NYSE and the NASDAQ in terms of profit margin. The trailing-twelve-month profit margin at Annaly Capital Management Inc (NYSE: NLY) is 79.66%. NLY had $1.05 billion in total cash for the latest quarter. The trailing-twelve-month profit margin at...

Below are the top small-cap financial stocks on the NYSE and the NASDAQ in terms of cash. MF Global Holdings Ltd (NYSE: MF) had $31.61 billion in total cash and $27.69 billion in total debt for the latest quarter. Interactive Brokers Group Inc (NASDAQ: IBKR) had $23.19 billion in total cash for the...

Below are the top financial stocks on the NYSE in terms of profit margin. The trailing-twelve-month profit margin at Fiduciary/Claymore MLP Opportunity Fund (NYSE: FMO) is 121,753.25%. FMO's ROE for the same period is 29.13%. The trailing-twelve-month profit margin at H&Q Life Sciences...

Below are the top financial stocks on the NASDAQ in terms of return on equity. The trailing-twelve-month return on equity at China MediaExpress Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: CCME) is 78.91%. CCME's quarterly earnings jumped 244.20% y/y. The trailing-twelve-month return on equity at Life Partners Holdings...

Below are the top financial stocks on the NYSE in terms of return on equity. The trailing-twelve-month return on equity at North European Oil Royalty Trust (NYSE: NRT) is 15,410.42%. NRT’s shares have fallen 22.35% over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has gained 11.42%. The trailing-...