Barclays Bank PLC (BCS) Buy, Sell or Hold

Barclays Bank PLC (BCS)

27.02

-0.27 (0.99%)

as of Jun 23, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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COMMENT

Banks are leading the market down globally. However, compared to North American banks it has a lower PE, higher yield and stronger growth. It also gives you international diversification. The unknown is if they will be successful in buying the ABM Amro.

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HOLD

A lot of takeover activity that is roiling the waters involving European banks. Solid dividend, but no dividend tax credit on foreign banks. Prefers Canadian banks for dividends.

COMMENT

Banks around the world have fallen pretty steeply in the last 3 or 4 weeks. That will continue as long as there is a fear that there may be a liquidity crisis. The other issue for banks is the fear that there is contagion in the mortgage sector.

BUY

Involved in a takeover play. If it weren't involved in this deal, he would like the company and would buy at these levels. Good dividend yield. Great money management business. Has been divesting non-core global operations. Good way to diversify internationally.

BUY

Has a very strong history. A diversified business. Well managed. Valuations on British banks and are trading at a discount to Canadian banks.

BUY

Less than 10 X earnings and 4% yield. Hasn't done so well in Cdn$. Trading sideways and is trying to acquire the ABM bank. He thinks they won't win. Buy for the long term.

SELL

Speculation that it will be acquired. Stock has had a tremendous run-up. Probably fully valued. This is more for the arbitragers than the long-term investors.

WATCH

He likes the Royal Bank of Scotland, and thinks that this bank will be "in a bit of a dogfight" with the RBS consortium over the ABN If they win the bid (25% chance) then he feels they will loose their focus. If the don't win the bid, he feels they may become a takeover target themselves which will spike the stock.

BUY

Likes it but it depends on what happens with a ABM bank takover.

BUY

Would rather own this than a Canadian bank. Has growth potential and a good dividend.

BUY

In the midst of buying ABN Amro. A watershed deal for Europe. Good deal for Barclays over the long term. Will allow them to expand wealth management, private client, credit card and capital businesses globally. Cheap stock.

TOP PICK

An “eat or be eaten” bank. Currently trying to acquire ABN Amnro (Malaysian bank?). If successful will become the 6th largest global bank. If not successful, they are extremely vulnerable to somebody buying them.

HOLD

Generally speaking, he avoids the “money centred banks”. 2 exceptions would be Macquarie (MBL-AU) of Australia and this one.

BUY

Likes the foreign banks. Canadian banks are the most expensive in the world and growth rates are not substantial.

TOP PICK

Sold his Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS-T) to buy this because it was his most international holding. After Nov 1, Canadian banks moved up very sharply. This is 25%-30% cheaper than Canadian banks. Almost 4% yield. 10 X earnings.

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