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Banking & Finance

Banks and financial institutions sit at the centre of every economy. They hold deposits, make loans, advise on mergers, and manage investments for individuals and governments. In a growing economy, financial firms grow with it.

24
companies
19
pure play
5
major beneficiary
Pure Play
Core business is this trend
JPMJPM
JPM
JPMorgan Chase
Pure Play

The largest bank in the US and arguably the most important financial institution in the world. Runs consumer banking, investment banking, asset management, and commercial lending under one roof. Led by Jamie Dimon for 20 years.

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BACBAC
BAC
Bank of America
Pure Play

The second-largest US bank by assets. Particularly sensitive to interest rates — when rates rise, Bank of America earns more on its massive deposit base. One of Warren Buffett's largest holdings.

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GSGS
GS
Goldman Sachs
Pure Play

The most prestigious investment bank in the world. Advises on the largest mergers and acquisitions globally and trades financial assets for institutional clients. Revenue spikes when markets are volatile or deal activity is high.

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MSMS
MS
Morgan Stanley
Pure Play

A top investment bank that has also built one of the world's largest wealth management businesses (managing $7T+ in client assets). The wealth management business provides stable income that smooths out investment banking cycles.

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BLKBLK
BLK
BlackRock
Pure Play

Scores 9/10 for Passive Investing. Also relevant to Alternative Assets and ETF Growth.

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SPGISPGI
SPGI
S and P Global
Pure Play

Scores 9/10 for Credit Markets. Also relevant to Passive Investing.

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KKRKKR
KKR
KKR
Pure Play

Scores 9/10 for Alternative Assets. Also relevant to Private Equity and Private Credit.

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APOAPO
APO
Apollo Global
Pure Play

Scores 9/10 for Alternative Assets. Also relevant to Private Credit and Private Equity.

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MCOMCO
MCO
Moody's
Pure Play

Scores 9/10 for Credit Markets.

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ICEICE
ICE
Intercontinental Exchange
Pure Play

Scores 9/10 for Financial Exchanges.

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CMECME
CME
CME Group
Pure Play

Scores 9/10 for Financial Exchanges. Also relevant to Derivatives Trading.

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BXBX
BX
Blackstone
Pure Play

Scores 9/10 for Private Equity. Also relevant to Private Credit.

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NDAQNDAQ
NDAQ
Nasdaq
Pure Play

Scores 9/10 for Capital Markets. Also relevant to Exchange Platforms.

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FICOFICO
FICO
FICO
Pure Play

Scores 9/10 for Credit Scoring. Also relevant to Financial Data.

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TRUTRU
TRU
TransUnion
Pure Play

Scores 9/10 for Credit Scoring. Also relevant to Financial Data.

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EFXEFX
EFX
Equifax
Pure Play

Scores 9/10 for Credit Scoring. Also relevant to Financial Data.

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MSCIMSCI
MSCI
MSCI
Pure Play

Scores 9/10 for Financial Data. Also relevant to Passive Investing.

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VRSKVRSK
VRSK
Verisk Analytics
Pure Play

Scores 9/10 for Financial Data.

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WKWK
WK
Workiva
Pure Play

Scores 9/10 for Financial Compliance.

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