Six reasons why we’re bullish on U.S. bank stocks

July 3, 2018

Senior Portfolio Manager Lisa A. Welch of John Hancock Regional Bank Fund explains why she finds U.S. bank stocks attractive in today’s market environment.

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Lisa A. Welch

Senior Portfolio Manager

Manulife Investment Management

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