Banking & Securities Intermediaries

Banks and securities firms earn revenue by intermediating credit, investment capital and financial transactions rather than selling exposure to the infrastructure buildout. Recent share-price weakness across several major franchises creates a selective entry point supported by moderate forward earnings valuations. The basket combines deposit-funded lending with advisory, trading and wealth management, while retaining credit-cycle and capital-markets risks. Launch basket (equal weight): JPM, BAC, C, GS, MS, RY Rules: 1. No inverse, leveraged or volatility ETFs. 2. Only names tradable at the enrolled brokers (Moomoo): no OTC listings, no dead tickers, nothing on the refused list.